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Microsoft releases advisory for Web Proxy Auto-Discovery flaw

In Applications - By Frank Washkush Jr, 4 December 2007 10:59 AM

Microsoft today warned PC users of a Windows flaw that occurs when the operating system, or Internet Explorer, (IE) tries to find a Web Proxy Automatic Discovery (WAPD) server.

Researcher discloses Microsoft FTP client flaw

In Applications - By Frank Washkush Jr, 30 November 2007 9:25 AM

A just discovered vulnerability in Microsoft's FTP client can allow a malicious user to crash the application via a malware-laced social engineering attack.

Trojan quickly building botnet via MSN Messenger

In Web/client - By Frank Washkush Jr, 20 November 2007 9:56 AM

A trojan has used MSN Messenger to multiply the number of PCs added to a botnet 24 times in one day.

Are VoIP systems prepared for attacks?

In Networks - By Frank Washkush Jr, 16 November 2007 3:31 PM

The W/32 Skipi.A worm that nagged Skype users in early September was fairly routine by malware standards. It arrived pretending to be a message from another user, offered ...

Apple releases monster patch bulletin for OS X

In Applications - By Frank Washkush Jr, 16 November 2007 11:13 AM

Apple on Wednesday released security updates for Mac OS X and Safari Beta 3, patching nearly 50 vulnerabilities.

Windows Live OneCare 2.0 available for download today

In Applications - By Frank Washkush Jr, 16 November 2007 11:07 AM

Microsoft has made the second generation of its desktop anti-virus suite available for download today; CD-issued copies of the program will be available next week.

Russian Business Network disappears again

In Web/client - By Frank Washkush Jr, 14 November 2007 9:58 AM

Less than a week after disappearing from the web, the shadowy Russian Business Network (RBN) has cut short its re-emergence in China.

Los Angeles botmaster faces 60 years in prison, US$1.75 million fine

In Hackers - By Frank Washkush Jr, 13 November 2007 9:59 AM

A California man is facing a maximum of 60 years in prison and a US$1.75 million fine after agreeing to plead guilty to using botnets to steal PC users' personal and financial ...

MySpace fixes Alicia Keys' page after cyberattack

In Web/client - By Frank Washkush Jr, 12 November 2007 9:47 AM

MySpace.com has cleaned up multiple attacks on some its most popular music pages, including that of Alicia Keys.

Microsoft warns of Macrovision DRM flaw

In Applications - By Frank Washkush Jr, 7 November 2007 9:53 AM

Microsoft warned users on Monday of attacks targeting a flaw in Macrovision's digital rights management software.

US Senate Judiciary Committee passes new cybersecurity bill

In Hackers - By Frank Washkush Jr, 6 November 2007 9:54 AM

Portions of the Cyber Crime Act of 2007 have been folded into another bill mandating tougher cybersecurity standards, the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007.

Al Qaeda cyber-jihad to begin Nov. 11

In Web/client - By Frank Washkush Jr, 2 November 2007 9:33 AM

Al Qaeda cyber-terrorists have announced they will launch an “electronic jihad” against online Western interests later this month, according to an Israeli news website.