Picturing the next Net exploit
As infected images plant back doors on PCs, experts see possibility of virus too.
As infected images plant back doors on PCs, experts see the possibility of viruses, too.
September 29, 2004
September 29, 2004
September 28, 2004
September 28, 2004
September 22, 2004
JPEG exploit could beat antivirus software
Security experts say that attacks using image files could bypass established defenses.September 29, 2004
Bagle.AZ prevention and cure
CNET Reviews The latest variation of the Bagle virus attempts to download a file called ws.jpg, which may or may not be an infected JPEG file.September 29, 2004
Security researchers say JPEG virus imminent
Antivirus experts warn it's a short step from image-based Trojan horse to effective computer virus.September 28, 2004
Trojan horse exploits image flaw
Infected pictures that could implant a back door into a Windows computer have been spotted on Usenet.September 28, 2004
previous coverage
Code to exploit Windows graphics flaw now public
Program showing how to use flaw in Windows' handling of graphics files hits the Net--back up your family photos and beware.September 22, 2004