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New Nmap version detects the Conficker worm
The Conficker worm is receiving a lot of attention because of its vast scale (millions of machines infected) and advanced update mechanisms. Thanks to research by Tillmann …
Enterprises should demand strong security with cloud computing
Overtis Systems urged businesses to insist upon strong security from service providers before committing to cloud computing. Organizations need to pressure the internet …
Commission acts to protect Europe from cyber-attacks and disruptions
Electronic communication services and networks provide the backbone of European economy. 93% of EU companies and 51% of Europeans actively used the internet in 2007. However …
Facebook’s hot body dance videos and malware
Another interesting post on Sophos’ Graham Cluley’s blog. Maybe when you received the email you didn’t think it was suspicious, or even if you did maybe you …
Mobile VPN with simultaneous voice and data security for 3G phones
Columbitech announced its Mobile VPN is the only solution to deliver simultaneous voice and data security for new and existing mobile phones and smartphones, including Windows …
ICSA Labs on Conficker worm
There’s a lot of Conficker hype out there saying this worm is going to take over the world on April Fools Day. ICSA Labs, wants to set the record straight. Andy Hayter, …
Insightix releases Business Security Assurance solution suite 5.0
Insightix announced the immediate availability of version 5.0 of its Business Security Assurance (BSA) solution suite. The Insightix BSA solution is designed to detect, …
Combating the rising cybercrime trend with SIEM
Judging from articles in the press, there appears to be a steady increase in the frequency of cybercrime. Whether it is one country attacking the infrastructure of another, or …
Firefox 3.0.8 fixes critical security issues
Mozilla just released Firefox 3.0.8 that fixes two security issues. Arbitrary code execution through XUL <tree> element Security researcher Nils reported via …
Digital identity certification platform MyID.is opens public beta
MyID.is trying to provide users with a digital ID that has been certified with the same level of trust as a valid ID delivered by a governement administration but without the …
Spammers exploit DHL in another malicious campaign
A new large scale malicious spam campaign posing as an email from courier firm DHL has been discovered. The campaign is the second in the space of a week that masquerades as …
Tips for safe tax preparation
Consumers are flocking to tax preparation Web sites. Unfortunately, so are cyber thieves who target the social security numbers, names of bank accounts and other valuable …
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