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Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign: A Storm Worm's Independence Day campaign is circulating online using email as propagation vector, attempting to trick users into visiting a Storm Worm infected host, where a multitude of what looks like over five different exploits attempt to automatically infect the visitors next to the malware binary fireworks.exe. Historically, Storm...; Tags: Software, Malware, Worm, Exploit, Storm Worm, Day Vulnerability, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-04
Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?: The Register covered a very interesting story about AVG. Apparently AVG is spamming the Internet with traffic that looks to be coming from Internet Explorer. AVG software pre-crawls search results to try to protect users, but uses a user agent that makes the software appear to be Internet Explorer. This pre-crawling is flooding websites with...; Tags: Webmaster, Traffic, Malware, Register, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Scanners, Internet, Viruses And Worms, Hardware, Peripherals, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Netcom3 Advanced PC Security (exe): Netcom3 Internet Security Software will speed up your computer, detects and removes spyware and adware, Viruses, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, and a host of other dangerous parasites. It automatically detects and corrects the most common problems including: run time errors, corrupt files, invalid paths, fonts, file types, CLSID, DLLs, sound, help...; Tags: PC, Netcom3, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-03
PC Health Optimizer Free Edition (exe): PC Health Optimizer is a unique set of over 12 maintenance tools to improve system performance and security. This suite of utilities will identify and eliminate problems with one click. It corrects problems in many areas of your computer including hard disks, memory, registry and more. Besides giving your computer...; Tags: Suite, PC, Computer, Retina-X Studios, PC Health Optimizer, Productivity, Internet, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Desktops, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-03
End Spywares & Adwares (exe): Remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, and hijackers in one click. End Spywares & ADwares scans your PC's registry, hard drives, and external storage devices. You can instantly remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers, and malware threats even dangerous threats. Spyware Remover can clean your system. This version is...; Tags: Adware, Keylogger, Trojan Horse, Malware, Essentials, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-03

Blizzard introducing two-factor authentication for WoW gamers: Password stealing malware targeting popular MMORPGs such as World of Warcraft for instance, has become so prevalent, that video game developers are taking their authentication model a step further, by introducing two-factor authentication into play. And while marketable, is the new authentication layer actually useful in a real life situation?...; Tags: Password, Two-factor Authentication, World Of Warcraft, Malware, Gamer, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Games, Cyberthreats, Security, Personal Technology, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Virus-Evaluator (exe): A complete solution against all of the most serious Internet threats, including malware, spyware, adware, trojans, worms, viruses, rootkits, phishing, spam, and hackers consisting of anti-malware, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-rootkit and anti-phishing. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Essentials, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Rootkits, Spam, Security, Spam And Phishing; Software downloads 2008-07-02
Databuilder (zip): Creates MS Access 2000 mdb databases on the fly. You choose the Drive, Directory, and file name. The full filename and location is copied to the clipboard. The new database is opened automatically. It does not create Tables, queries, forms, or modules. The File location is opened in Windows Explorer...; Tags: Location, Eraserve AP, File Location, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Storage, Databases, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-06-30
Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacks: My colleague at Kaspersky Lab Roel Schouwenberg see disclosure has discovered a drive-by malware download taking advantage of what Microsoft describes as an Internet Explorer "feature" to launch cross-site scripting attacks. The attack, discovered at a compromised legitimate site, is using a modified GIF file to exploit...; Tags: GIF, XSS, Malware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Schouwenberg, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-27
Allnotes (exe): Allnotes is a powerful notes keeper and note organizer that can also keep secure notes. The notes are stored in one subject file, and organized into categories and notes. You can also make secure notes. No install needed, works directly on usb-stick. Allnotes is easy-to-use and has a search capability....; Tags: Aad Meeldijk, Allnotes, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, E-mail Servers, Search, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Security, Software; Software downloads 2008-06-27
Another Trojan hits Mac OS X: From a Slashdot article posted by "kdawson", written by "Don't Believe in Imaginary Property": "F-Secure is reporting that there are two new Mac OS X trojans. The first is just a proof-of-concept from the MacShadows people that takes advantage of the unpatched ARDAgent vulnerability to get root access when run by...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Password, Trojan Horse, Apple Mac OS X, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Apple Mac OS, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-06-25
200,000 sites spreading web malware, China's hosting the most: Yesterday, the Stopbadware.org initiative released a report entitled "May 2008 Badware Websites Report" summarizing the findings out of analyzing over 200,000 sites spreading malware. With recent data for malicious sites provided by Google's Safe Browsing diagnostic, Stopbadware.org also received responses from affected parties such as Google itself, The Planet, SoftLayer...; Tags: Web, Search Engine, Malware, Site, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-06-24
Trojan exploiting unpatched Mac OS X vulnerability in the wild: The source code of a trojan horse exploiting last week's uncovered local root escalation vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 has been released in the wild, allowing malicious attackers to take advantage of the ARDAgent-based trojan in what appears to be a very short vulnerability-to-malware cycle, since the...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Trojan Horse, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Apple Mac OS X, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-06-24
Free Virus Scan (exe): Scan viruses and it's engine tirelessly locates and completely removes even the most deeply rooted viruses, adware and even rootkits, which attempt to cover the tracks of potentially damaging malware. Version 10.8.1 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Virus, Shukraware, Cyberthreats, Rootkits, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security; Software downloads 2008-06-24
How Snow Leopard can save Mac OS X from malware attacks: Guest Editorial by Dino Dai Zovi As reported by Intego and Matasano Security, a new local privilege escalation vulnerability has been found that gives local root access on Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard. While Intego calls this a critical vulnerability, I'm mostly with...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Malware, Attack, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Desktops, Cyberthreats, Security, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Software, Hardware, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-23
China detains web site defacer spreading earthquake rumors: The Xinhua news agency is reporting that the web site defacer which I mentioned in a previous post regarding the use of web site defacements as tools for psychological operations, has been located and detained in less than a week after he defaced the Seismic Emergency and Public Center of...; Tags: China, Web, Xinhua News Agency, Malware, Web Site, Web Site Defacer, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Channel Management, Viruses And Worms, Security, Internet, Marketing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-06-19
Anti-Spyware (exe): AntiSpyware 2008 is a cutting-edge anti-spyware solution. Our revolutionary Antispyware Free Scan was created by the industry's top spyware experts in order to protect your computer and your privacy, while ensuring optimal system performance. With the ability to locate, eliminate and prevent the widest range of spyware threats, AntiSpyware...; Tags: Anti-spyware, AntiSpyware 2008, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-06-19
Finjan uncovers half a gigabyte of stolen data on crimeware servers: Finjan's Malicious Code Research Center has uncovered a half of gigabyte of stolen data from US Healthcare organizations and from a major airline on crimeware servers in Argentina and Malaysia. A representative of Finjan stated: "Hackers incorporated sophisticated attacks using crimeware toolkits, Trojans, and Command and...; Tags: Web, Patient, Data, Finjan Software Inc., Health Care, Server, Cybercriminal, Crimeserver, Vertical Industries, Healthcare, Benefits, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Social Security, Channel Management, Security, Viruses And Worms, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Government, Marketing, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-06-18
Firefox Portable (exe): Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; tab-browsing; integrated Google search; simplified privacy controls; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Malware, Web Browser, Web Browsers, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Internet, Security; Software downloads 2008-06-18
Mozilla Firefox (dmg): Mozilla Firefox is a fast, full-featured Web browser. Firefox includes pop-up blocking; tab-browsing; integrated Google search; simplified privacy controls; a streamlined browser window that shows you more of the page than any other browser; and a number of additional features that work with you to help you get the most...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Mozilla Corp., Web Browsers, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Internet, Security; Software downloads 2008-06-17