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Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom

 May 24, 2005 In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them. TAGS: Websense Inc., attack, attacker, Symantec Corp., victim, malicious program, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Hack lets intruders sneak into home routers

 February 15, 2007 Ability to change the settings of poorly configured home routers could put home networks at risk of serious attack. TAGS: DNS, attacker, researcher, router, Symantec Corp., password, Linksys, Cisco Systems Inc., D-Link Systems, JavaScript, Netgear, attack, setting, security

Virus writers follow the money

 March 21, 2005 More than half of recent major Net threats try to glean identity theft data, according to a new Symantec study. TAGS: phishing, identity theft, Symantec Corp., attacker, Web application, attack, virus, e-mail, server

Symantec warns users over Bluetooth security

 September 21, 2007 Executive offers advice on how to combat growing security threats linked to use of Bluetooth-equipped devices. TAGS: Bluetooth, Symantec Corp., mobile device, attacker, text message, hacker, handset, security, attack, knowledge, message, e-mail

Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges

 June 20, 2006 Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say. TAGS: Microsoft Excel, flaw, security hole, Microsoft Excel 2003, vulnerability, attacker, spreadsheet, Symantec Corp., expert, security, Microsoft Corp., attack, patch management, Microsoft Office, e-mail, PC

IE flaw opens door to infection on sight

 August 9, 2005 Microsoft plugs six holes, including an IE bug that could expose a PC user to attack just for looking at a picture. TAGS: bulletin, authentication protocol, attacker, Kerberos, flaw, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, remote desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, Microsoft Windows 2000, vulnerability, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., service pack
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