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- New worm exploiting MS08-067 flaw spotted in the wild
- New worm exploiting MS08-067 flaw spotted in the wildExploit code in September??The patch was released out-of-band on October 23, and MS noted that there were limited, targeted attacks at that time. This one came out of the blue; I don't recall any exploit code showing up in September for...
- Tags: Patches, SECURITY, MS08-067 flaw, MS08-067, New Worm, flaw
- Discussion threads 2008-11-26
- New worm for Mac OS X?
- New worm for Mac OS X?Damn quiet here!where is everyone!? ]:)Don't worry they'll be backThere's nothing like using a 70s OS and not updating the code. Of course, this could be a hoax and I'm sure the Mac fans will be in with - "It's an Intel fault", "It's...
- Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, New Worm, Apple Macintosh, Pagan Jim, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS
- Discussion threads 2007-07-18
- New worm targets Linux systems
- New worm targets Linux systemsWelcome to the Real World!For years we heard about how bad Windows was in this area and honestly a large part of it came from poor system administration! I guess Linux isn't immune to poor Sys Admins huh?ROLFMAO!!BWAAHHAHAHHAHAHAH!!! This is way tooo funny!!!New worm targets...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, risk level, Linux, New Worm, Linux system
- Discussion threads 2005-11-07
- New worm spoofs Google, Yahoo and MSN sites
- New worm spoofs Google, Yahoo and MSN sitesMight be a dumb question....Which OSes might be affected? Will it affect WinXP SP2, or does it affect earlier versions?2searchWebroot Software recently discovered a new computer program, called 2search, designed to covertly infect your system with spyware by infiltrating your Google search results...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, spyware, New Worm, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., MSN
- Discussion threads 2005-09-30
- New worm terminates antivirus apps
- New worm terminates antivirus appsAh, yes, another day another windows virus...Nothing new here folks, move along.Is a new windows virus really news? Are people shocked to see this?In other news:New Moon blackens sky!!!The Sun WILL rise tomorrw!The Earth is ROUND!!!Windows is insecure!!!!
- Tags: windows virus, antivirus app, New Worm, antivirus
- Discussion threads 2004-06-16
- New worm's got sass, but not much else
- New worm's got sass, but not much elseLaptops with Windows - the bane of the IT monkeys existence[i]Huger said he worries that the number of infections might jump on Monday if people take compromised laptops to work.[/i]I expect to have a few of these to deal with on Monday. Time...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, New Worm, worm, security, virus, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, programmer
- Discussion threads 2004-05-01
- Worm warning intensifies
- Worm warning intensifiesHow would they know ?How would these security firms and anti-virus people know about a worm that hasn't been released yet, UNLESS THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT ???ContrastsIBM and other serious companies are releasing upgraded versions of their h/w and s/w.In the meantime poor MS is trying to...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, New Worm, worm, antivirus, information technology, security
- Discussion threads 2004-04-30
- New worm eats into Kazaa
- New worm eats into KazaaW32.Kwbot.C.WormIn all of my time using Kazaa I have never encountered the Benjamin Worm. Although when downloading a program called Kazaa Lite off Kazaa a message appeared from Norton Antivirus which is installed on my computer. The message said that there was a virus on my...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Kazaa, computer, New Worm
- Discussion threads 2004-01-11
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- New iPhone worm found in the wild
- But I thought Apple OS X was immune from ALL such things. nt...When you jailbreak your iPhoneyou give it the ability to run things other the "Apple Only" software.Any I thought Zdnet was immune to trolling?Just kidding. I knew it wasn't.I don't think that Apple ever claimed their OS...
- Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Operating systems, iPhone platform, Apple iPhone, worm, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- New iPhone worm found in the wild
- A second and more nefarious iPhone worm has been discovered that connects to a Lithuanian server to upload stolen data and turn control of the device over to the bot master. Lovely. by Jason D. O'Grady
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Worm, Cyberthreats, Smart Phones, Viruses And Worms, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason D. O'Grady
- Blog posts 2009-11-23
- Google goes all-in with an open source cloud
- RE: Google goes all-in with an open source cloudGoogle is redifing the marketplace each day with calculated innovation to set the table for their advancement and domination in the future. I can't for the fight that is coming with MS Office next year and Google docs.another nail in M$...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Chrome, Windows 7 market share, Google Inc., open source, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Second iPhone worm behaves like botnet
- That'll teach them what happens to jailbreakers!This only hits those who deliberately climbed the fence and ventured into the dangerous would outside Apples walled garden.Victims of this have nothing on Apple for this. The vulnerability was introduced by their own incompetent actions, but knowingly non-sanctioned by Apple.The learning: You better...
- Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Apple iPhone, worm, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency
- Spoken like someone without a clueBut then again, what can be expected from trolls anymore?Originality?Security & AccessGrant the LEAST amount of access for the end user.DENY then ALLOW, why would you open up Port 80 to the world if you only do business in the United States or local area...
- Tags: agency, cloud provider, legality, data centre, security
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Second iPhone worm behaves like botnet
- A second iPhone exploit has been identified by security vendor F-Secure, which claims the new worm has botnet capability and is more threatening than its predecessor. A second iPhone exploit has been identified by security vendor F-Secure, which claims the new worm has botnet capability and is more threatening...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Worm, Cyberthreats, Smart Phones, Viruses And Worms, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, security, Apple, iPhone, Vivian Yeo ZDNet Asia
- News items 2009-11-23
- Users should be smug, and why the Apple iPhone makes you feel smarter
- It works and it is NOT MicrosoftIt is so nice when people have the option to choose what they want than some lethargic aged NT kernel that is a virus/worm magnet.GOOD bye Windows Mobile it was as if you never existed!ha haI am happy!:)Now to get rid of Windows on...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, computer, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Three new codenames and how they fit into Microsoft's cloud vision
- They are named V / W / TThey came up with some good names:VirusWormTrojan;)Wow! Did you figure that out all by yourself? You get a gold star! [nt].Windows 'BOT CLOUD' now that is NEW!Instead of the MILLIONS of compromised Windows servers/desktop world wide and growing.The Windows cloud will pollute the...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Windows Azure, Microsoft Corp., operating system, vision
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scareware
- RE: Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scarewareI'm glad Microsoft Windows goes the extra mile to protect users from this kind of mischief. In Microsoft Windows I can set security zones in the Internet Options window so that only trusted sites will load, or set it so internet...
- Tags: Operating systems, Construction, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Web site, Web, Loverock Davidson, Linux, window, Microsoft Windows, security, Windows User, operating system, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- My First Week With DROID
- The DroidI am curious-do you feel an application is coming along that will allow you to do to email what the Blackberry is already doing? Perhaps a software upgrade by Google? Having the ability to pull all your email accounts into one app is much better than what...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, E-mail, ROI/TCO, Droid
- Discussion threads 2009-11-15
- Google: Firms can get rid of Office in a year
- In other words, Google Appsare still at that 1 to 2 percent mark.Good Riddance!It won't be missed.Man, so true, MS Office is a big hairball of baroque features to format for8.5x11. MS Office will be on a downward slide from here on out.In terms of what is need for the...
- Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-13
- News to know: Logitech-LifeSize; Macworld; Droid sales; Tandberg; e-book readers
- 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: Logitech gobbles up LifeSize; Enters video conferencing Dave Greenfield: Logitech Buys LifeSize. Now what about Polycom?...
- Tags: Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Sales, Ryan Naraine, Sam Diaz, E-book Reader, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
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