Wireshark 1.2.5 fixes security vulnerabilities
Wireshark is a popular network protocol analyzer. It is used for troubleshooting, analysis, development, and education. Wireshark 1.2.5 fixes the following vulnerabilities: …
A closer look at Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper (Scan Version)
Two of Webroot’s software offerings can be tested through a scan version: Webroot Spy Sweeper or AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper. After you’ve downloaded the file from …
VoIP vulnerability trends
McAfee Labs released a very interesting white paper about VoIP vulnerability trends and targets, and about protocol- and application-level attacks. They first observed an …
Secure cloud computing adoption guidance
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) issued the second version of its “Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus in Cloud Computing” whitepaper which outlines key issues …
American Express phishing scam
Emails purportedly coming from American Express are making the rounds of inboxes this month. Panda Labs reports they contain a request for Amex customers to update their …
Rogue software details: VaccineSystem
VaccineSystem is a rogue security application. In order to remove it, find out what files and registry entries to look for below. Known system changes: Files …
Top 5 trends that will dominate the security landscape
Lavasoft’s list of security predictions for 2010 anticipates the top threats that Internet users should be aware of this coming year as cyber criminals adapt their …
Monetary and reputation threats
In a recent survey about identity theft, Americans said their number one fear was having bank account, credit card or other personal information stolen from their computers. …
New book: “Cloud Security and Privacy”
Cloud computing has emerged as a popular way for corporations to save money that would otherwise go into their IT infrastructure. However, along with the promise of cloud …
Serious Adobe 0-day vulnerability in the wild
Another Adobe 0-day vulnerability has been spotted “in the wild”. ShadowServer reports that they have received and examined different malicious PDFs that arrive by …
A closer look at VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware 3.1.2842
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware by Sunbelt Software is a software solution that combines antivirus, antispyware and anti-rootkit technology. It analyzes malware in real-time, in …
Free crime mapping iPhone app
The new CrimeReports iPhone app features official, up-to-date crime data directly from more than 600 law enforcement agencies across North America. The app is free to download …
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