Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert 

Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

In Applications - 6 April 2009 10:55 AM
Microsoft has warned of a vulnerability in PowerPoint that could enable a hacker to gain remote control of a PC.
Mystery Symantec PIFTS.exe message exploited 

Mystery Symantec PIFTS.exe message exploited

In Hackers - By Dan Kaplan, 12 March 2009 10:40 AM
Cybercriminals now are capitalising on a benign warning message that was sent to some users of Symantec's Norton anti-virus products.
Microsoft issues new security alert 

Microsoft issues new security alert

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 24 October 2008 11:38 AM
Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users.
Government launches alert service to kick off E-security Week 

Government launches alert service to kick off E-security Week

In Web/client - 6 June 2008 3:01 PM
The Federal Government kicked-off National E-security week today with the launch of a new security alert service for internet users and small businesses.
Firms must be alert to social engineering tricks 

Firms must be alert to social engineering tricks

By Phil Muncaster, 27 September 2007 9:37 AM
IT experts at ISSE show warn firms to step up physical security measures to protect data.
Experts release Al Qaeda hack alert 

Experts release Al Qaeda hack alert

In Messaging - By Dan Kaplan, 4 December 2006 9:30 AM
A US federal government warning of possible Al Qaeda attacks on financial websites is no cause for panic, a leading security researcher told SCMagazine.com.
Malicious Trojan poses as McAfee alert 

Malicious Trojan poses as McAfee alert

In Messaging - By Robert Jaques, 7 November 2006 10:04 AM
Security experts have intercepted a mass mailing purporting to come from McAfee, but which actually spreads a Trojan horse.
Microsoft, on 'state of high alert,' releases PowerPoint advisory 

Microsoft, on 'state of high alert,' releases PowerPoint advisory

By Frank Washkuch, 17 July 2006 10:30 PM
Microsoft security researchers have been "on a state of high alert" following targeted attacks on a PowerPoint flaw and vulnerabilities in other Office programs, according to ...
Fantasy soccer virus alert 

Fantasy soccer virus alert

By René Millman, 8 May 2006 2:16 PM
Security experts have warned users about a new virus that infects Microsoft Excel files under the camouflage of a fantasy football spreadsheet.
Linux vendors on alert as flaw found in KDE 

Linux vendors on alert as flaw found in KDE

By William Eazel, 25 January 2006 10:53 AM
Linux vendors have issued a warning about a potentially serious security hole in the KDE desktop environment, affecting a number of Linux distributions that use the software.
Cisco releases security alert after Black Hat drama 

Cisco releases security alert after Black Hat drama

By Marcia Savage, 29 July 2005 11:49 PM
Cisco Systems on Friday released a security alert about a vulnerability in its router software, two days after taking legal action against a researcher who exposed the flaw at ...
UK Government launches virus alert battleplan 

UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

By René Millman, 24 February 2005 2:23 PM
The UK Government has launched a website to protect small businesses and home users against hackers and viruses.
Kargo.F causes red alert 

Kargo.F causes red alert

By Dan Ilett, 3 June 2004 5:23 PM
Anti-virus firms are stepping up warnings about a worm that affects Microsoft applications.
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