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Trojan Masquerades as Microsoft Security Update

Anti-virus vendors have raised the alarm for a malicious new Trojan masquerading as a critical Microsoft security patch. The e-mail-borne attack comes just days ahead...

Juniper to Produce Daily IPS Signatures

In response to the continued escalation of security threats, Juniper Networks announced last week that it has begun producing daily signature updates for its...

Hackers Tools Fight Hacks

A well-known security consultant last week urged cash-strapped businesses to consider using freely available open-source security tools and applications to help cope with the...

Shutting Down the Highway to Internet Hell

Do you run a mail server on your home Internet account? If you do, its probably without your knowledge, such as in a mail...

Firefox Patch on the Way for JavaScript Engine Flaw

The Mozilla Foundation plans to release a new version of its flagship Firefox browser as early as this weekend to patch a known JavaScript...

Will Click-Fraud Suits Hobble Search?

The problem of click fraud in search-based advertising is undergoing intense scrutiny as it moves out of the shadows of the online industry and...

FullArmor Brings Group Security Templates to Solo Machines

FullArmor on Monday will extend the ability to create and enforce Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy settings to devices that are not connected to...

Macromedia Issues Workaround for ColdFusion MX Flaw

Software developer Macromedia late Thursday released a temporary workaround to fix a critical security vulnerability in its flagship ColdFusion MX product. San Francisco-based Macromedia Inc....

CAs Intrusion Detection Software Vulnerable to DoS Attack

A flaw has been discovered in Computer Associates International Inc.s eTrust intrusion detection software that could allow remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service attack. iDefense...

Tales of a Professional Social Engineer

Jim Stickley robs banks, government offices and other allegedly secure locations. And he does it the unorthodox way. Stickley doesnt go in like Edward G....