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Can good worms solve the Conficker problem?

Can good worms solve the Conficker problem?Can good worms solve the Conficker problem?I like the idea in theory but then you are doubling worm traffic due to the good guys fighting the bad guys. One way around that is to have a worm kill switch to kill it once all...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, worm, good worm, Conficker problem, Conficker

Discussion threads 2009-04-09

Are worms actually good for security?

You've probably heard by now that the Zotob worm is rampaging through business and organizations with computers running the Windows 2000 operating system, but could this actually be good for security? The way that I see it, any computer worm that doesn't actually delete or steal any data is...

Tags: worm

Blog posts 2005-08-17

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Verizon unveils 30-second ad for Droid Android phone; slams iPhone

Too bad it's another locked in carrier!I love Verizon for its reliable service, and fast internet. But, Verizon is just as guilty as ATT/Apple with locked in phones. vCast sucks terribly, and at times you are forced to use that. Verizon cripples the Bluetooth functionality so you...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Verizon Smartphones, VCast, Verizon Communications Inc., advertisement, Apple iPhone, GPS, Apple Inc., phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-18

Microsoft exposes Firefox users to drive-by malware downloads

is this a part of - framework assistantI am using Firefox 3.5.3 and it has".net framework assistant 1.0" disabled,claiming that is not compatible with thisversion of the browser.what makes this different from the ?Windows Presentation Foundation"that was not disabled until i did it my self ?is one or both the...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Linux Distro, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, Google Chrome, plug-in, malware, Google Inc., security, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Android opens doors for Google's next-gen search, ads and tools

Current problem with Android devicesI am Android fan, but nevertheless my next mobile phone will be HTC HD2 - i.e. Windows device. And the reason: all Andorid devices currently available have relatively small screen size and resolution. I am wandernig why Google doesn't urge on phone makers to offer...

Tags: INTERNET, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Cellular phones, Smart phones, advertisement, tool, Android Devices, phone, smart phone, Linux, operating system, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Does social media reward whining?

The worm is turningIt's taken a while, but it's clear the social media world is waking up to the fact that companies using Twitter as a back-door customer service channel staffed by PR personnel isn't a sustainable practice.I think it's great that PR people I am one are using social...

Tags: Public relations, Twitter Inc., social media

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Red Hat CEO vs. Torvalds: More Linux features don't equate to bloat

Linux distro appliances are the futureCompanies are wising up and getting away from MS 20G worm/virus operating systems and going to Linux distro driven appliances.It is the future with appliances no one needs a Windows OS with Office for someone to open a (.doc) to edit it is a security...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Red Hat Inc., Linux, desktop, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Google Chrome Frame ... Chrome performance for IE users!

Global governments should move this forwardGlobal governments should take the lead, to promote open web standards, by requiring all government agencies still utilizing IE to install this plug-in (or alternatively, upgrade to a modern web browser).This would:1. Bring government browsers into compliance, with the latest modern web standards.2. Increase agency...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome, Web browser, IE Users, Chrome performance, Web, performance, Google Chrome, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Remote exploit released for Windows Vista SMB2 worm hole

Time for an out-of-cycle patch Microsoft. nt.This exploit doesn't countIf the exploit was created by security researchers, it doesn't count.Cue the double standards...It's called "Proof of concept".Originally classified as "Denial of Service", it is now proved to be wormable in every version of Windows currently on the market.But feel free...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, NonZealot, TODAY XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-17

Apple plugs 33 Mac OS X security holes, updates Flash on Leopard

Wasn't there just a mega patch 2 weeks ago?Wow, OS X sure needs a lot of patches. But I'm pretty sure these are the last of the vulnerabilities, there probably won't be any patches after this one, right?One bright spotTo be sure this is a mega patch. How do they...

Tags: Patches, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, OK IT, Apple Inc., vulnerability, security, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-09-10

Give me one good reason not to just move them all to Linux

RE: Give me one good reason not to just move them all to LinuxAs a roaming tech helper and trainer, I completely concur. Over the past few years, I have moved quite a few of my clients to Mac or Linux and they couldn't be happier. And lately, the infestation...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Linux, malware

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Apple confirms malware protection in Snow Leopard

They say Americans don't understand ironyNo irony there, Jason. Any degree of immunity that OS X has to malware is exactly because of such measures.I am gonna love.....to see the people make excuses for the reason for this. You can't say one thing and then do another in the...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, Pwn2Own, virus, malware, trojan horse, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

10 Windows XP services you should never disable

You guys are pitiful. DNS clientOnly deals with cacheing. This below is from XP's description of the DNS client. This is why bloggers suck as journalists. You are a joke and never do your homework. The DNS Client service dnscache caches Domain Name System DNS names and registers the full...

Tags: Domain names, NETWORKING, Microsoft Windows, DNS, DNS Client, Disabling Services, Windows XP Services, IP, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-08-24

While the EC wastes time with IE, Russia tackles bigger issues

While the EC wastes time with IE, Russia tackles bigger issuesConsumer Issue. Congress can enact same legislation.ntWell over due {nt}.Lack of SuperstructureThese are all independent companies. Without proof that there is some collaboration between them that results in a monopoly, can their independent actions,...

Tags: Operating systems, Economies-of-Scale, OS Installed, OEM, Linux, DVD, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Researchers take control of iPhone via SMS

Researchers take control of iPhone via SMS reallyso you thought software produced by Microsoft were the only insecure ones? This is just reality, nothing is really secureRE: Researchers take control of iPhone via SMS LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!Yet another reason I don't want an iphone.I was wonderingWould the start menu still be accessablebecause...

Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Smart phones, Telephony, Cellular phones, Miller, Apple iPhone, SMS, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-30

A Good Year for Security Collaboration

Guest Editorial by  George Stathakopoulos It seems like just yesterday when I was at Black Hat.  Now as I get ready to fly to Las Vegas again, I look forward to seeing a lot of security researchers, hearing their latest exploits and how they fared over the...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Conficker Working Group, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-07-27

News to know: Chrome OS; Azure; Cable speed; Google Apps; Internet radio

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OS Matthew Miller: Google Chrome OS announced, It should...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Larry Dignan, Sony Vaio, Internet Radio, Radio, Microsoft Corp., Cable, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-07-08

iPhone executes SMS binary code as root

iPhone executes SMS binary code as rootNo, iPhone is NOT UNIX basedWe all know that OS X [b]is[/b] UNIX certified.We also know that iPhone OS [b]is[/b] OS X.Therefore, iPhone OS isn't just UNIX based, it [b]is[/b] UNIX.Therefore, it is immune to all malware.At least I think that is how the...

Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Smart phones, Operating systems, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Unix, SMS, binary code, iPhone OS, Miller

Discussion threads 2009-07-02

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XP

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XPPenny wise, pound foolish.XP is unsecurable. Enterprise AV, all the tools, etc, it is fundamentally broken. All these enterprises deal with constant and unrelenting security threats. It really has no place...

Tags: Operating systems, survey, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-01

Michael Jackson's death themed malware campaigns spreading

The sudden death of Michael Jackson quickly opened a window of opportunity for cybercriminals to capitalize on. With a malicious spam campaign, blackhat SEO search results poisoning which is serving scareware within the first 100 search results for Michael Jackson's death, and an opportunistic participant in Zango...

Tags: Malware, Social Engineering, Spam, Michael Jackson, Malware Campaign, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, E-mail, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-06-26