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- Microsoft releases emergency patch for seven Windows vulnerabilities
- Microsoft releases emergency patch for seven Windows vulnerabilitiesWindoze is a little babyIt puts things in its mouth to find out what they are. Naturally it gets poisoned or infected all the time.Thanks Ed...... for the heads up about the patch release. I could be negative too about the M$...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Patches, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft releases emergency patch, Linux, MicroSoft Release, emergency patch, Sun Solaris, Windows Vulnerabilities, Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2007-04-03
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- Fake H1N1 (Swine Flu) alerts lead to malware
- How stupid are People?Very much so, I guess.Is there a Mac version?This is useless for me1. No link to fake CDC site.2. No Mac version.Very, and no.[b] [/b]If you're that bummed out.. try Boot Camp.Or WINE...
- Tags: SECURITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Operating systems, malware, vulnerability, H1N1 flu, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-12-02
- Fake swine flu e-mails lead to computer virus
- But drivebys sound so much easier!This sounds like a user has to go to a [b]lot[/b] of effort to get infected. Wouldn't it just be easier to write a driveby or use one of the millions of wide open remotely exploitable vulnerabilities in Windows?Hmmm... unless the ABMer zealots are lying...
- Tags: Hacking, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Web browsers, computer, hacker, H1N1 flu, computer virus
- Discussion threads 2009-12-01
- Koobface botnet enters the Xmas season
- X ThisThanks for the info Dancho and Happy X Year everyone! Did everyone have a good Xgiving day?Not enough space for 'Christmas'?Wow.Seriously, who cares?It seemsyou don't.Good luck when watching YouTube videos, if you ever do.MarkXmas has like, been used forever...as an accepted shortening of the term. Get over it!History excerpt...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Koobface Botnet, Christ, Jesus, Xmas
- Discussion threads 2009-12-01
- Exploit published for FreeBSD local root vulnerability
- But I thoughtthat Unix was impenetrable, that the superior design would prevent vulnerabilities, and that if a vulnerability was discovered that the same superior design would make it impossible to exploit?Isn't that was the Unix zealots tell us all the time?The fact is that this bug highlights one of the...
- Tags: Operating systems, FreeBSD, Unix, ACL, security, setuid
- Discussion threads 2009-12-01
- New ransomware attack blocks Internet access
- If the user accepted the EULA then I guess it's all legal, right?If the EULA says the software demands payment then the user has no option but pay.Wait, a virus blocks itself from transmitting?LOL, and I thought only ISPs blocked your network access if you were infected.Not trueKaspersky and Mcaffee...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Internet access, attack, Linux, Internet
- Discussion threads 2009-11-30
- Nsauditor 1.9.8 (Windows)
- Nsauditor Network Security Auditor is a network security software and vulnerability scanner that allows auditing and monitoring network computers for possible vulnerabilities, checking network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack it and create a report of potential problems that were found. Nsauditor is a complete...
- Tags: Network, Auditing, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Nsasoft, Nsauditor Network Security Auditor, Nsauditor, Networking
- Software downloads 2009-11-28
- NoScript 1.9.9.18 (Windows)
- NoScript provides extra protection for your Mozilla/Firefox or Flock browser: this extension allows JavaScript and Java execution only for trusted domains of your choice. This whitelist based pre-emptive script blocking approach prevents exploitation of security vulnerabilities with no loss of functionality. You can enable JavaScript/Java execution for sites you trust...
- Tags: JavaScript, Execution, Microsoft Windows, InformAction, NoScript, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Java, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development
- Software downloads 2009-11-28
- NoScript 1.9.9.15 (Windows)
- NoScript provides extra protection for your Mozilla/Firefox or Flock browser: this extension allows JavaScript and Java execution only for trusted domains of your choice. This whitelist based pre-emptive script blocking approach prevents exploitation of security vulnerabilities with no loss of functionality. You can enable JavaScript/Java execution for sites you trust...
- Tags: JavaScript, Execution, Microsoft Windows, InformAction, NoScript, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Java, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit
- Ummm interesting....so just block 139 and 445...445? great that port aggain.Is SMB blocked to/from internet by th firewall by default?RE: Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploitPorts 139 and 445 are blocked by default for Internet access by Windows firewall in Windows 7 and any commerical hardware firewall. They are enabled...
- Tags: Firewalls, SMB/SME, SMB protocol, Microsoft Windows 7, firewall, Windows 7 exploit, Microsoft Windows, small and medium business, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Apple Safari exposes Windows to drive-by download attacks
- A high-priority Safari update patches vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (drive-by downloads) if a user simply surfs to a maliciously rigged Web site. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: Apple Safari, Patch Management, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Attack, Patches, Security, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- Mac OS 10.6.2 breaks hackintoshes
- Author's views please ...... does the ZDNET author of this post care to say:1. Whether the 'hack' in 'hackintosh' is morally acceptable and/or legal?2. Whether there is any merit in Psystar's case that OSX is tied to Apple hardware? i.e. the vendor makes it a condition of purchasing the OS...
- Tags: Desktops, Linux, Operating systems, Apple Mac OS, Apple Inc., Mac OS 10.6.2, PC, Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2009-11-11
- Shadow Defender (64-bit) 1.1.0.315 (Windows)
- Is your computer safe? New security vulnerabilities are found every day by which many malicious programs or people attack the Windows operating system. Your computer may HAVE been attacked. Please protect your system with Shadow Defender ASAP! Shadow Defender is the best easy-to-use PC/laptop security and privacy protection tool for...
- Tags: 64-bit, PC, Virtual Environment, Laptop Computer, Attack, Shadowdefender, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets
- Software downloads 2009-11-11
- Microsoft patches Windows worm holes, drive-by download flaws
- HolesIt is like trying to patch a rotten ship!Does that mean Linux is a rotten ship too?NTAnd unfortunately most of the world is on that ship And unfortunately most of the world is on that ship RE: Microsoft patches Windows worm holes, drive-by download flawsAll OS are subject to "Intrusion...
- Tags: Linux, Patches, Construction, Operating systems, SECURITY, Microsoft patches Windows worm hole, Microsoft patches Window, worm hole, Microsoft Patches, flaw, Microsoft Corp., patch management, attacked, window, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Microsoft patches Windows worm holes, drive-by download flaws
- One of the Windows vulnerabilities could expose users to drive-by malware attacks via the browser. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: Flaw, Window, Malware, Microsoft Corp., Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-11-10
- Major online ad site hacked, serving up exploit cocktail
- One more reason to use FirefoxUse Firefox with AdBlock Plus and a simple filter of *media-servers.net* and the problem is solved.I am not sure that they are "major" as I did not have a filter for them.AgreedYet, I bet the web hosts will STILL complain about it. RE: Major online...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Confession, online advertising, Microsoft Windows, Ryan
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
- Yikes, that sounds bad[i]The majority of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system, meaning that this update carries an "extremely critical rating."[/i]Makes me glad I run an alternate OS.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users get this update?There is a potential positive spin on...
- Tags: Patches, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, patch management, Apple Inc., exploit, security
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Counting vulnerabilities is pointless
- Suddenly it doesn't matter any more? Vulnerability count is an indication of software qualityIt goes directly to the process the vendor went through to root out vulnerabilities before shipping. At least if you compare products with the same general purpose and which receives the same amount of scrutiny.Time to fix...
- Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, risk period
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Where should Mozilla go from here?
- Consolidation and security, Now!Firefox has emerged as the most buggy browser robustness and security. It has more vulnerabilities discovered than any other browser, month after month. Each new release sees new stability and robustness problems.And Firefox still does not have support for sandboxing.Repeatedly they have to patch patches because their...
- Tags: Web browsers, IE8, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Web browser, security
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- IEWall 2.0 build 1012 (Windows)
- IEWall software is an award-winning, browser security utilities that gives safety advice about website BEFORE you click on a risky site, Support all web browser include IE6/7/8 Firefox Opera Chrome Safari. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. IEWall can...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, IEWall, IEWall Software, Web Browsers, Internet
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
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