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Porn sites exploit new IE flaw

 September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: malicious software, Websense Inc., flaw, Sunbelt Software, vulnerability, exploit, security company, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs

 August 14, 2006 Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread. TAGS: worm, malicious software, flaw, attack, Computer Associates International Inc., security, Microsoft Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, PC

Trojan Cryzip extorts decryption fee

 March 14, 2006 A new Trojan encrypts files, then demands $300 in ransom for their decryption and release, according to security firm. TAGS: LURHQ Corp., malicious software, trojan horse, victim, writer, researcher, payment, encryption, attack, security, password, database

Microsoft mulls early IE patch release

 September 25, 2006 Meanwhile, a second unofficial fix is out as attacks on Internet Explorer users are reportedly increasing. TAGS: flaw, Websense Inc., malicious software, security company, representative, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, fix, software company, Microsoft Corp., security, e-mail, PC, Microsoft Windows

Viruses promise heartbreak on Valentine's Day

 February 14, 2007 E-mails promise love cards but deliver malicious software designed to turn computers into zombies. Image: Valentine's virus TAGS: Secure Computing Corp., malicious software, zombie, Sophos Plc., threat, attack, virus, card, trojan horse, security, e-mail

Year in review: Zero-day mania

 December 28, 2006 Cybercrooks found Microsoft's "Patch Tuesdays" too tempting to pass up. Apple, too, had a rough year when it came to security. TAGS: flaw, attack, security tool, malicious software, software company, fix, expert, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Storm worm variant ignites e-mail virus deluge

 April 13, 2007 Malicious software can be contained in e-mails with "love" and "Worm Alert!" subject lines, security company Postini warns. TAGS: Postini Corp., e-mail virus, subject line, VeriSign Inc., security company, malicious software, attack, virus, e-mail, security, message

Border patrol for Internet Explorer

 June 26, 2006 Start-up GreenBorder offers a virtual defense for the much-attacked Microsoft browser, but it goes only so far. TAGS: GreenBorder, malicious software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, environment, attack, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC

Security firm: Samsung site hosts Trojan

 September 8, 2006 Malware that steals access codes sits on Samsung server and is spread by malicious spam and IM, Websense says. TAGS: Websense Inc., hosting, Sydney, AJAX, malicious software, hacker, malicious code, attack, Samsung Electronics, trojan horse, server, Web browser, security, IM, e-mail

Vista hacked at Black Hat

 August 4, 2006 Researcher bypasses a security mechanism designed to prevent some driver software from running in the Windows update. TAGS: Black Hat, virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, researcher, malicious software, malicious code, security, software company, attack, AMD, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC
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