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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.
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cookie
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Google Inc.
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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.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Internet Explorer - Cumulative Security Update (832894) 1.0
Security update
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DHTML
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HTML
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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Graham Cluley
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Sophos Plc.
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round
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security update
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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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.
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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Finjan Software Inc.
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Google Inc.
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Gmail
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security
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Microsoft Corp.
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e-mail
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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.
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Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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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.
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Windows PC
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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PC
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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e-mail
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Microsoft Windows
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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.
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Bluetooth
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Symantec Corp.
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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.
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Firefox
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Mozilla Corp.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Corp.
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PC
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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.
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Microsoft Excel
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flaw
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security hole
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Microsoft Excel 2003
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vulnerability
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spreadsheet
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attacker
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Symantec Corp.
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expert
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security
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Office
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PC
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Bots slim down to get tough
November 16, 2005
Malicious botmakers find they can better delay detection with pint-size bots.
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MessageLabs Ltd.
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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
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Better Business Bureau
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MessageLabs Ltd.
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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.
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Microsoft Exchange Server
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Flash Player
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e-mail server
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Symantec Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Adobe Systems Inc.
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server
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Microsoft Windows 98
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security
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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e-mail
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Microsoft Windows
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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.
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margin
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profile
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e-mail
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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.
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WordPress
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blogging software
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blog
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server
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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.
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Microsoft Word 2000
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Qualys Inc.
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vulnerability
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Office
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Google plugs 'obscure' phishing holes
December 21, 2005
Web site security flaws could have enabled phishing scams, account hijacks and other attacks.
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Watchfire
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Google Inc.
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Gmail
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Microsoft Corp.
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Symantec flaw leaves opening for viruses
February 9, 2005
Flaw in scanner in antivirus and antispam products could give viruses free rein; patch is issued.
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Internet Security Systems Inc.
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Symantec Corp.
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flaw
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anti-spam
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advisory
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patch management
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attacker
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security
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virus
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scanner
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antivirus
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Norton Co.
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e-mail
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Microsoft Corp.
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operating system
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Cisco warns of security flaws
July 14, 2005
Networking giant points out several vulnerabilities in its products, one of which could take down Cisco IP telephony networks.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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VoIP
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IP telephony
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IP phone
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Internet Security Systems Inc.
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vulnerability
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telephony
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Forrester Research Inc.
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flaw
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attacker
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IP
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DNS
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