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Conficker also installs fake antivirus software
News In addition to dropping mystery payload on infected machines, it installs software that tries to dupe people into paying nearly US$50 for fake antivirus software.
Tags: Viruses and worms, IBM Corp., Security, Antivirus Software, Worm, Sophos Plc., Trend Micro Inc., Graham Cluley, removable storage, Infection
IBM to buy ISS for US$1.3 billion
News Latest buy in rapid-fire spending spree, to bolster security services, is set to close in fourth quarter.
Tags: Security
Cisco buys IronPort for US$830M
News Analysts have welcomed the news that Cisco has splashed out on Internet gateway security company IronPort.
Tags: Networking, Network security, Acquisitions
Countdown to Conficker
News Researchers say the worm is awake on computers in Asia where it's already April 1, but so far it hasn't taken much action.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Security, Asia, Worm, Domain, Trend Micro Inc., IBM ISS, removable storage, P2P, computer
DirectX targeted in Microsoft security updates
News Microsoft Patch Tuesday preview shows that one of six security updates slated for next week will target critical hole in DirectX.
Tags: Hacking, Microsoft Windows, Web sites, Security, ActiveX Control, DirectX, Microsoft Virtual PC, Video, Microsoft Windows, Security Update
Visa makes 'use once' password cards
News Two cards containing microprocessors that generate one-time passwords are being touted to Australian banks as possible replacements for tokens and passwords delivered by SMS.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Processors, Security, Card, Password, RSA Security Inc., phone, payment, Visa Inc., bank
Has security grown beyond DIY?
Techguide Security is not something that should be about getting things done for you to protect you from some nebulous "them" who threaten your resources. The best security is independent security.
Tags: Security Management, PC security, Data security, Security applications/tools, Business security
Researcher: Web 2.0 vulnerable to cookie theft
News Robert Graham of Errata Security showed how reverse engineering your security application can uncover a treasure trove of zero-day vulnerabilities.
Tags: Web sites, Web 2.0, Security, Security applications/tools
Microsoft to tip off partners on security flaws
News The scheme will provide some security companies with details of Microsoft software vulnerabilities prior to the monthly 'Patch Tuesday'.
Tags: Security, Business applications, Software, Microsoft Corp., Juniper Networks Inc., Vulnerability, software company, security bulletin, Microsoft Security Response Center, network
Researchers: 637 million browser users at risk
News Researchers find that Internet Explorer users are less likely to update their browser to the latest version than users of Firefox, Opera, and Safari.
Tags: Web browsers, Security, Web Browser, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, software, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, ETH Zurich, Microsoft Internet Explorer, food
IBM: Public vulnerabilities are tip of the iceberg
News Total number of security vulnerabilities is far greater than the flaws that are disclosed publicly, claims IBM's Internet Security Systems division.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Security, Software
USB devices spreading viruses
News Defense Department suspends use of USB drives as experts warn of USB-related virus outbreaks.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Security, Device, USB Flash Drive, Storage, USB, removable storage, Computer, virus, CERT
VMware security bug exposed
News Security vendor Core Security Technologies claims VMware has failed to fix a severe bug in its virtualization software.
Tags: Operating systems
ISS will 'let loose the dogs of war'
News Chief executive believes the merger with IBM gives him the financial muscle to lay waste to the competition in the security market.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Security, Acquisitions, Funding
