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Proof-of-concept revealed for Safari for Windows bug

Dan Kaplan June 09, 2008

A security researcher has published proof-of-concept code for the blended Internet Explorer-Safari for Windows threat.

Spear-phishing campaigns on the rise

Chuck Miller June 06, 2008

Phishing attacks that target high-value assets are increasing, according to researchers at Verisign's iDefense Labs. During the past year, waves of attacks have risen from three or four a month to as many as 10 per month.

IT consulting group buys out Tumbleweed

Dan Kaplan June 06, 2008

A global software firm that specializes in collaborative business solutions announced Friday it is acquiring messaging security provider Tumbleweed Communications.

Trojan holds victim's files for ransom

Dan Kaplan June 06, 2008

Researchers are tracking a new and more sophisticated take on an old trojan that encrypts files on a victim's computer and then demands a payment in exchange for the keys.

Trend Micro to boycott security tests

Richard Thurston June 05, 2008

The security vendor's chief technology officer said today the company will withdraw from the popular VB100 anti-malware tests, launching a tirade against the testers' methodology.

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Threat forecast predicts more Storm, spam, phish

Sue Marquette Poremba June 05, 2008

Expect more malware, unwelcome email, and social engineering threats as the summer begins.

Ethical hacking site falls victim to hackers

Richard Thurston June 05, 2008

Metasploit, the hacking tools site which is widely used by white hat hackers, has itself fallen victim to ARP poisoning, which led to the defacement of the site.

Hong Kong domains risky for web surfers

Greg Masters June 04, 2008

A new McAfee research report released Wednesday named Hong Kong as the most dangerous country domain for web surfers.

Get educated about spam

David Kelleher, communication and research analyst, GFi Software June 05, 2008

Humans are oftentimes gullible and inquisitive, and spammers are taking full advantage.

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