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Microsoft confirms detailed Windows 7 exploit
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Exploit code for the vulnerability was released by researcher Laurent Gaffié after failed attempts to get Microsofts security response center to acknowledge that this was an issue that needs to be patched.11 hours ago -
Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts
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Its only a matter of time before malicious hackers start exploiting a critical Windows vulnerability via booby-trapped Web pages or Office (Word or PowerPoint) documents.4 days ago -
Apple Safari exposes Windows to drive-by download attacks
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A high-priority Safari update patches vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (drive-by downloads) if a user simply surfs to a maliciously rigged Web site.5 days ago -
Summary of Microsoft’s Security Bulletin Release for November 2009
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Today, we released six security bulletins addressing a total of 15 vulnerabilities.5 days ago -
Microsoft patches Windows worm holes, drive-by download flaws
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One of the Windows vulnerabilities could expose users to drive-by malware attacks via the browser.6 days ago -
Major online ad site hacked, serving up exploit cocktail
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A high-profile online advertising Web site has been hacked and rigged to serve multiple exploits to Microsoft Windows users.6 days ago -
Why is Apple meddling with my Windows AutoRun?
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Costin Raiu says Apples iTunes has started to meddle with the Windows AutoRun feature, making Microsofts operating system less secure.6 days ago -
Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
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The most serious of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system.1 week ago -
CBS 60 Minutes tackles cyber-terrorism
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Could hackers get into the computer systems that run crucial elements of the worlds infrastructure, such as the power grids, water works or even a nations military arsenal? CBS News 60 Minutes reports.1 week ago -
Code execution hole in BlackBerry Desktop Manager
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Research in Motion (RIM) has shipped a patch to cover a gaping hole in its BlackBerry Desktop Manager software.1 week ago -
Adobe Shockwave haunted by critical security holes
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Adobe today released a patch to fix several serious security flaws in its Shockwave Player software. The most serious flaw could allow remote code execution attacks against Windows and Mac users.1 week ago -
Opera browser dinged by code execution flaw
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Opera releases version 10.01 to fix three documented flaws, including a memory corruption issue that exposes users to code execution attacks.2 weeks ago -
Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws
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Mozillas flagship Firefox browser is vulnerable to at least 11 "critical" vulnerabilities that expose users to drive-by download attacks that require no user interaction beyond normal browsing.2 weeks ago -
UK newspaper Web site hacked; 500,000 job-seekers affected
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In what is being described as a "deliberate and sophisticated crime," the Guardian newspaper in the U.K. says the careers section of its Web site was hacked.3 weeks ago -
Metasploit + Rapid7 shakes up pen-test landscape
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With the acquisition of Metasploit by Rapid7, the dynamics within the small penetration testing market have changed. We believe that more competition will challenge each of the three main penetration testing software vendors in different ways.3 weeks ago -
Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers
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A gaping security hole in cable modems distributed to Time Warner/Road Runner customers could potentially be exploited remotely to access private networks and possibly capture and manipulate private data.3 weeks ago -
Wordpress 2.8.5 out
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I was wondering the next release version of Wordpress would be 2.9 but one more update to 2.8 i.e 2.8.5 has be released.This would be termed as a security hardening update to the DOS attacks which were frequent few months back.According to the official Wordpress Blog this is not an urgent upgrade, but it has the ...3 weeks ago -
GAO report: NASA at high risk of data breach
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An audit of the space agencys computer systems found weaknesses in several critical areas, especially in the way NASA implemented access controls like user accounts, passwords and the encryption of sensitive data.3 weeks ago -
Microsoft: Human error caused critical SMB2 vulnerability
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Microsoft is blaming human error for the the critical SMB v2 vulnerability that exposed Windows users to remote code execution attacks4 weeks ago -
Mozilla blocks (then unblocks) dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-on
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The move comes in the wake of an admission from Microsoft that the add-on was exposing users to drive-by malware downloads via a remote code execution vulnerability.4 weeks ago