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Malware virus Trojan and spyware protection and removal
- October 08, 2008
08 Oct'08
Clickjacking details released after attack proof-of-concept emerges
Security researchers released details of the clickjacking attacks, warning of the seriousness of the problem because they have discovered multiple variants on the Web.
- September 10, 2008
10 Sep'08
Web security threats gaining attention at many companies
A new survey shows more companies are protecting their systems from Web 2.0 threats to avoid data theft.
- August 27, 2008
27 Aug'08
Linux systems actively targeted using SSH key attacks
Attackers install a rootkit on the compromised systems to steal more SSH keys.
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- August 20, 2008
20 Aug'08
Researcher disinfects multimedia Trojans
Security researcher developed a tool to cure infected Windows Media audio and video files with GetCodec Trojans, a form of media based malware.
- August 12, 2008
12 Aug'08
Researchers develop cloud-based antivirus
New cloud-based approach uses multiple antivirus engines, offers better malware detection and beats traditional antivirus software in tests.
- August 04, 2008
04 Aug'08
SaaS startups enter Web security gateway market
Web security vendors Zscaler Inc., Purewire Inc. enter growing Software as a Service (SaaS) space dominated by appliance vendors
- July 31, 2008
31 Jul'08
Hoffman to demonstrate new hacking techniques
Researcher to demonstrate hacking methods that enable malware authors to shield their programs from analysis.
- July 22, 2008
22 Jul'08
Analysis tool uses Intel virtualization to hide from malware
The Azure tool uses virtualization extensions in Intel chips to give security researchers the upper hand by avoiding detection from malware.
- July 08, 2008
08 Jul'08
Microsoft Word zero-day being actively exploited
Attackers are actively targeting a flaw in Microsoft Word, according to Symantec.
- July 02, 2008
02 Jul'08
Tips for SQL injection protection
In this podcast, Scott Matsumoto, a secure coding expert with Cigital Inc. explains the tools available to software developers and security pros to protect against SQL injection.
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- June 30, 2008
30 Jun'08
Software still plagued with security holes, researcher says
In this podcast, noted security researcher Greg Hoglund, who specializes in Windows rootkits and secure coding, explains why software is just as vulnerable today as it was in 1999.
- May 06, 2008
06 May'08
Yahoo, McAfee to warn users of dangerous websites
Websites suspected of spreading malicious programs or spamming and phishing campaigns will be highlighted in search results.
- April 23, 2008
23 Apr'08
Trojan downloaders, droppers skyrocket, Microsoft says
The spread of Trojan horses via downloaders and droppers is multiplying rapidly, infecting nearly 19 million computer users in the second half of 2007.
- April 22, 2008
22 Apr'08
New phishing, Zeus Trojan technique spreads crimeware
Researchers are tracking new phishing methods that steal a victim's information and spread a Trojan designed to pilfer even more data.
- April 16, 2008
16 Apr'08
Researchers uncover tool used to infect websites, spread malware
An analysis conducted by the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center uncovered a utility designed to perform automated SQL injection attacks against websites and spread malware.