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World Series team: We're under attack! (but by whom?)

On Monday at 10:00am, tickets for the World Series went on sale. At 10:15am, the server crashed. The ticketing web site, evenue.net, is still unavailable as I write this, although apparently it was up long enough Tuesday to sell out about 50,000 tickets. Evenue.net...

Tags: Team, Malicious Attack, Attack, Evenue.net, Team Management, Hacking, Security, Viruses And Worms, Management, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2007-10-23

Defend the network layer from malicious attack

The network layer is key to the operation of the stack. In this sample chapter from Hack the Stack: Using Snort and Ethereal to Master the 8 Layers of an Insecure Network, begin by reviewing the protocols that reside here, such as Internet Protocol IP, Internet Control...

Tags: Snort, Network, Malicious Attack, Syngress, Chapter Coverage, Networking

Book chapters 2007-06-22

Protect your Windows system from malicious attack with these three essential steps

As personal computers become ever more powerful, complex, and connected, they also become more vulnerable to malicious attack. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition examines in detail three essential steps that Windows users can take to secure their computers: using a firewall, getting updates,...

Tags: Chapter, Microsoft Press, Malicious Attack, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Security, Software

Book chapters 2006-07-24

Unified Threat Management: How to Stop Spyware, Spam, Viruses, and Other Malicious Attacks

As networks become more complex and are expected to do more to support and drive business objectives, a simple firewall is not capable of providing the security one's network needs. This is where Unified Threat Management UTM solutions can be the right solution. Unified Threat Management is the name for...

Tags: Network, WatchGuard Technologies, Threat Management, Malicious Attack, Virus, Unified Threat Management, Unified Threat Management Appliance, Firewalls, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Intrusion Prevention, Security, Viruses And Worms, Network Security, Networking

White papers 2006-01-01

CompSweep 1.0 (Windows)

Stop those prying eyes from spying on your every move. CompSweep is loaded with features to protect you from unwanted spyware and other malicious attacks on your privacy. You can rest easy knowing your valuable personal information is safe and secure. Who wouldn't want that? Save time and save money--let...

Tags: Malicious Attack, CompSweep.com, CompSweep, Internet, Hacking, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2004-08-18

Additional Resources

Zero-day flaw found in web encryption

Bad oneBecause the bug is actually in the spec and because of an incomplete spec there is no obvious solution which will not risk breaking a lot of software.On the positive side, the vuln can only be exploited by someone on the network path (it is a man-in-the-middle attack), which...

Tags: NETWORKING, SECURITY, Web, zero-day bug

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Autorun Virus Remover 2.3 build 1022 (Windows)

Autorun Virus Remover provides protection against any malicious programs trying to attack via USB drive. When a USB device is inserted into your computer, Autorun Virus Remover will automatically scan it, block and delete autorun virus, trojans, and malicious code. Also, it can detect and remove USB virus such as...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, USB, Virus, Computer, AutorunRemover, Autorun Virus Remover, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-02

News to know: L.A. goes Google; AMD-Galleon; Cisco-ScanSafe; Ubuntu; Amazon RDS

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.: Larry Dignan: WSJ: AMD's former CEO was a Galleon tipster Sam Diaz: Cisco continues its buying spree with...

Tags: Tom Foremski, Ubuntu, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, ScanSafe, Mary Jo Foley, Amazon.com Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Tablets, Internet, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Gawker Media tricked into featuring malicious Suzuki ads

A group of cybercriminals have successfully managed to trick Gawker's ad sales team into featuring malicious ads serving Adobe exploits (CVE-2008-2992; CVE-2009-0927) and scareware, by impersonating a legitimate ad agency inquiring about an upcoming Suzuki ad campaign. According to Gawker Media, the malware distributors were one of...

Tags: Advertisement, Gawker Media, Suzuki, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-10-27

Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack

For haven sake ...Could we be a little bit more specific."...password-reset messages to trick PC users into downloading a dangerous piece of malware."Do "PC" means Windows? I'm guessing because I see the words "PC" and "malware" in the same sentence, oh, and your screen shot is Windows. ...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Facebook, trojan horse, malware, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

xB Browser 2.9.4.28 (Windows)

The main advantage compared to other anonymous Web browsers is that xB Browser requires no configuration or technical knowledge in order to achieve anonymity. xB Browser is open-source so you can feel safe knowing what goes into our code. Additionally, it is even portable on a USB stick so you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cookie, XeroBank, xB Browser

Software downloads 2009-10-24

USB Drive Antivirus 2.3 build 1022 (Windows)

USB Drive Antivirus provides 100% protection against any malicious programs trying to attack via USB drive. When an USB device is inserted into your computer, USB Drive Antivirus will automatically scan it, block and delete USB virus, trojans, and malicious code. Also it can detect and remove USB virus such...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, USB Flash Drive, USB, Easysoft, USB Drive Antivirus, Flash Memory

Software downloads 2009-10-22

Global cyberwar: Installed in your PC at home, the office and government

Personal Accountabilityas long as people can think and act as though their conduct on the internet is shrouded in anonomity.Until each of us takes full responsibility for what we do and operates with the knowledge that our 'unique' verifiable identities can be obtained readily, the carnage will continue and broaden.A...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Vertical industries, government, computer, PC-At Home, Internet, car

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Adobe fixes 28 holes in Reader and Acrobat

Adobe released a security bulletin that includes fixes for 28 vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, including a critical hole that has reportedly been exploited. Adobe on Tuesday released a security bulletin that includes fixes for 28 vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, including a critical hole that has...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adobe, security, vulnerability, Elinor Mills CNET News

News items 2009-10-14

New Adobe PDF flaw under attack; Patch coming Tuesday

Adobe has confirmed a critical, unpatched vulnerability in its PDF Reader/Acrobat software is being exploited by malicious attackers. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: Adobe PDF, Flaw, Attack, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-10-09

The case of the fake money-mules: Inside the URLZone Trojan network

Security EvangelistHi, boy I sure wish people would stop using the word Evangelist in the wrong way. An Evangelist is someone you preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not a secular title at all. Wikipedia recently removed the secular definition and Webster is researching it. Evangelist is from the Greek...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Banking, E-business/E-commerce, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Personal finance, SECURITY, network, trojan horse, online banking, bank, virus

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

RIM plugs BlackBerry phishing hole

Software versionIs there anywhere RIM states the software versions that contain the patch? I used their online tool to check my AT&T Bold and it told me v4.6.0.297 that I installed a month ago was the most current software. UselessI got the same result with my Storm. 1 would think...

Tags: Handhelds, phishing, BlackBerry Device Software Version, BlackBerry Device Software, RIM BlackBerry, Blackberry Device, Research In Motion Ltd.

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

Chinese hackers launch targeted attacks against foreign correspondents

According to an assessment published by the Information Warfare Monitor, Chinese hacktivists politically motivated hackers have recently launched a targeted malware attack against foreign news correspondents attempting to trick them into executing a malware-embedded PDF attachment (Interview list.pdf), coming from a non-existent editor working for The Straits Times. ...

Tags: China, Malware, Hacker, Attack, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2009-09-29

Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents

It's just what Apple deserves.Apple has long implied that its OS and software are inherently immune to attack. It's about time it and Mac owners were brought up short.It has begun...Now to see how long it will take before the Mac is as beset by malware as Windows.RE: Malware affiliate...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Viruses and worms, bounty, Apple Macintosh, malware, Microsoft Windows, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

When it comes to security, who do you trust more - Microsoft or Google?

Given their experience it has to be Microsoft.{NT}RE: When it comes to security, who do you trust more - Microsoft or Google?IMHO, Open Source applications are inherently more secure, with far more people pouring over the code.Closed source simply has the undiscovered flaws.Given that they design and make the OS...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., security, Google Inc., secure, plug-in

Discussion threads 2009-09-25