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Un-talked about threats: I have a slide I used to use in my stump pitch that detailed the use of the Haephrati Trojan. My theme was that your existing anti-malware products were completely unable to defend against the simplest custom Trojan. As I have written before, custom Trojans are like the automatic lockpick...; Tags: custom Trojan, TROJANS; Blog posts 2006-10-17
Trojans represent over 60% of all malware: I just got done recording a podcast with Richard Wang, Director of Threat Research for Sophos. He and I are going to be presenting at a breakfast seminar in Boston next week on the topic of cyber crime and why you should worry about it. See below. Come join...; Tags: TROJANS; Blog posts 2006-09-21
New anatomy of a hack: As a white-hat hacker for a big audit firm I spent days and nights in our “lab” launching scans and scripted attacks against client networks. Other than the possession of a “get-out-of-jail-free card”, a signed agreement from the customer, our methodologies were the same as any hacker’s. Eventually I...; Tags: TROJANS, anatomy; Blog posts 2006-05-15
UK critical infrastructure under massive attack: I am sorry, I had to quote the entire headline from this article. I know it got *my* attention! One of the hardest thing about being in security is saying "I told you so" without sounding smug. This type of attack underway in the UK has been predicted for...; Tags: TROJANS, attack; Blog posts 2005-06-16

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Custodia AntiVirus with Personal Firewall (exe): Active protection against viruses, Trojans, worms, and other forms of malware. Featuring innovative and patented technology to scan, detect, and remove viruses, registry protection, e-mail scan, file shredder, and embedded scan for other programs such as MS Office, Internet Explorer, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, WinZip, and WinRAR....; Tags: Firewall, Personal Firewall, Canada, Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-22

My-Virus-Protection (exe): My-Virus-Protection is a software available for Windows. Protect your computer from viruses, worms, trojans. If the PC it's already infected software will scan and remove viruses, worms, trojans. Easy to use, no skills are required. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Trojan Horse, Worm, Virus, Jupiter Softwares, My-Virus-Protection, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-22
Malware rates up 278% in the first half of 2008: Malware has risen by 278% in the first half of 2008, thanks to the large number of websites comprised last month, according to ScanSafe. Trojans are the most commonly blocked malware, they increased from 4% of malware in January 2008 to 27% in June 2008. by AM; Tags: Malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, AM; Blog posts 2008-07-19
ViNac (exe): Vinac is an Anti-virus for Windows. Is a strong defense available for your laptops and your desktop. Scans and cleans infected PC with viruses, worms Trojans. Very easy to use, no technical skills are required. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Deepali Softwares, ViNac, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-17
Spammers announce World War III with spam emails packing malicious payloads: Spammers announce World War III with spam emails packing malicious payloadsSorry Nate - have to disagreePlease everyone - do not "spread the word" as Nate says it - I spend more time looking up these e-mails, and then convincing people that the e-mail they got was a hoax than I...; Tags: Spam, ReceiverNet technology, spammer, World War III, spam email, malicious payload, payload; Discussion threads 2008-07-14
$1 Million prize offered for cracking an encryption algorithm: It's 2008, and companies perhaps rich on VC money to waste in a guerilla marketing tactic for generating viral buzz, still talk and act as the utopian "unbreakable encryption" algorithm is the panacea of security, or the "Hackers Hell: Privacy That Can't Be Compromised" as they pitch it. ...; Tags: Passphrase, Malware, Encryption Algorithm, Encryption, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-07-07
QuickFix Plus Edition (zip): QuickFix Plus Edition is allows you to create your own spyware software with your name on it and start selling it. Sell it and keep 100% of the profits. Software License: Includes full source code (Delphi7). Includes 10,000+ of spywares, keyloggers, and trojans database file. Includes Spywares Database Editor with...; Tags: Source Code, PC, Trojan Horse, Spykesoft, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Desktops, Security, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-07
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
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
Bill Gates' legacy: A modern day Henry Ford: Bill Gates' legacy: A modern day Henry FordDeservedly so. He is a modern day Henry FordLike HF, Bill Gates has truly made a historic impact on the high tech industry and his philanthropy work is already making an incredible difference.Good for him.Having said that, Microsoft has missed the internet boat...; Tags: INTERNET, Microsoft Windows, Leadership, Strategy, Bill G, personal computer revolution, Bill Gates, Billg, Henry Ford, modern day, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
Another Trojan hits Mac OS X: Another Trojan hits Mac OS XThis is good for AppleI would say that malware counts are the [b]best[/b] indication of desktop PC marketshare so congrats Apple, you really must be doing well now that you are being targeted so much! I'll leave you with a sobering thought:It is easy to...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, airline industry, trojan horse, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
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
Autorun Virus Remover (zip): 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: USB Flash Drive, USB, Virus, Computer, AutorunRemover, Autorun Virus Remover, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, 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
Microsoft targets password stealers: Microsoft targets password stealersSeeing is believing[i]Those are some staggering numbers, and show just how far and wide this kind of malware has spread.[/i]Ain't it the truth, but seeing is believing. Malware in all its dingy stripes is worse than rust in that it refuses to sleep, and spreads like locust...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Patches, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, password, MSRT, tool, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool; Discussion threads 2008-06-21
iAntiVirus Free Edition (pkg): With iAntiVirus you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your Mac and personal information. iAntiVirus provides free real-time protection and comprehensive system scanning to ensure your Mac remains safe and virus free. The iAntiVirus database has been designed from the ground up to detect...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, iAntiVirus, iAntiVirus Database, Desktops, Viruses And Worms, Hardware, Security; Software downloads 2008-06-19