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Windows Mail bug may expose Vista users

March 23, 2007 Possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could be exploited by attackers to run programs on Vista PCs. TAGS: attacker, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, e-mail, link, PC

Gmail cookie vulnerability exposes user's privacy

September 27, 2007 Program developed by "ethical hacking" group takes advantage of cross-site scripting vulnerability to steal contacts, forward e-mail. TAGS: Gmail, XSS, cookie, organization, vulnerability, attacker, hacking, Google Inc., security, password, e-mail

Another security hole found in Excel

July 7, 2006 New flaw puts computers at risk of remote attack, according to a security group's advisory. TAGS: Microsoft Excel, advisory, attacker, flaw, representative, vulnerability, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Google fixes Web site security bug

October 10, 2005 Vulnerability could have exposed some users to account hijacks, phishing scams and other attacks, security firm says. TAGS: Finjan Software Inc., XSS, flaw, phishing, Google Inc., attacker, Gmail, bug, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Fixes in for Windows, Microsoft e-mail flaws

January 10, 2006 Two "critical" security bugs in Windows, Outlook and Exchange could allow an attacker to hijack vulnerable PCs, company says. TAGS: flaw, attacker, Microsoft Outlook, vulnerability, service pack, security, e-mail, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Fake Microsoft security updates circulate

April 8, 2005 E-mail campaign designed to lure people to a bogus Microsoft Web site is making rounds as part of attempt to install Trojan horse. TAGS: Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., round, security update, attacker, patch management, trojan horse, Microsoft Corp., security, e-mail, link, virus, Microsoft Windows

DNS servers--an Internet Achilles' heel

August 3, 2005 Scan finds that hundreds of thousands of the servers that act as the white pages of the Net are vulnerable to attack. TAGS: DNS server, DNS, attacker, domain, server, IP address, IP, Internet service, service provider, attack, Internet Service Provider, PC, e-mail

Cursor hole puts Windows PCs at risk

March 29, 2007 Vulnerability in the way Windows handles animated cursors puts users at risk of serious cyberattacks. Microsoft is working on a fix. TAGS: attacker, cyberattack, vulnerability, Windows PC, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft, Mozilla look into browser flaws

February 16, 2007 Recently disclosed security holes that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox could let attackers grab data via malicious Web sites. TAGS: attacker, cookie, flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, fix, bug, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, e-mail

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

Bots slim down to get tough

November 16, 2005 Malicious botmakers find they can better delay detection with pint-size bots. TAGS: bot, signature, MessageLabs Ltd., attacker, antivirus company, phishing, denial of service, detection, antivirus, virus, security, PC, e-mail

Phishers target Yahoo Messenger

March 24, 2005 Phony messages direct people to a site that asks people for their Yahoo usernames and passwords. TAGS: e-mail filtering, SurfControl plc, Websense Inc., personal information, Yahoo! Inc., Yahoo IM, phishing, attacker, MSN Messenger, victim, IM, P2P, hacker, Australia, MSN, attack

Phishers get personal

May 26, 2005 Spammers and online fraudsters are exploiting Web site features to learn more about their victims and better hone their attacks. TAGS: scammer, phishing, registration, e-mail address, margin, attacker, recipient, victim, profile, e-mail, attack, message, response, password, security

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

Targeted e-mail attacks spoof DOJ, business group

November 20, 2007 Security expert says latest attacks part of an escalating problem. Availability of toolkits, rise of social networks are making it easier for phishers. Images: Customized e-mail attacks TAGS: Better Business Bureau, MessageLabs Ltd., attack, senior executive, phishing, attacker, attachment, social networking, security, e-mail

Intruder adds back door to WordPress blog software

March 7, 2007 Unknown attacker breaks into a WordPress server and adds a remote control tool to downloadable versions of widely used blogging software. TAGS: WordPress, blogging software, intruder, attacker, blog, server, security, e-mail

Windows, Exchange flaws patched

May 9, 2006 Trio of security updates includes two for critical flaws in Exchange e-mail server and third-party software in Windows. TAGS: Microsoft Exchange Server, flaw, Flash Player, attacker, e-mail server, vulnerability, service pack, Symantec Corp., server, Microsoft Windows 98, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows, e-mail

Sendmail flaw opens door to intruders

March 22, 2006 Unless people make recommended fixes, remote attackers could gain control to their systems. TAGS: Sendmail Inc., Sendmail Consortium, intruder, flaw, vulnerability, SMTP, attacker, e-mail server, patch management, researcher, open source, fix, server, e-mail, security

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, security hole, flaw, Microsoft Excel 2003, vulnerability, attacker, spreadsheet, Symantec Corp., expert, patch management, attack, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Office, PC, e-mail

No fix yet for Word 2000 flaw

September 12, 2006 Microsoft releases patches for three security holes, but does not have a fix for a Word 2000 flaw being used in attacks. TAGS: Microsoft Word 2000, flaw, Qualys Inc., cyberattack, Microsoft Word, vulnerability, attacker, Microsoft Office, patch, fix, patch management, Microsoft Corp., software company, security, e-mail, Microsoft Windows