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ESET finds PokerAgent botnet stealing 16,000+ Facebook credentials
The 'PokerAgent' botnet, which we have tracked in 2012, was designed to harvest Facebook log-on credentials, also collecting information on credit card details linked to the Facebook account and Zynga Poker player stats, presumably with the intention to mug the...
Kaspersky Lab uncovers “Red October” campaign – Advanced Cyber Espionage
A Kaspersk Lab's team has released information on what they are calling a "Red October" campaign - or - a cyber-espionage campaign which they characterize as "large" and has been active for "at least several years". Red October Summary: October 2012: Kaspersky Lab's...
Oracle releases emergency fix – Java 7 Update 11 is here
Oracle has released an update to fix the critical security flaw (vulnerability) in its Java software that cyber-criminals wielding malware have been exploiting to break into vulnerable computers. This new release of Java 7 Update 11 fixes CVE-2013-0422 in Java 7...
What you need to know about the Java exploit
On Thursday the news broke about this Java exploit - the exploit is referred to as CVE-2013-0422. On Friday, this exploit hit mainstream news sites, not just the techie journals - and even got the attention of the Department of Homeland Security - enough for them to...
Java 7 Update 10 – How to disable Java in Browsers
Customers have asked if they need to UNINSTALL Java - and the answer is no - you really do not need to go that far. As always, you need to make sure that your computer is up to date - with Java - if you are running any version of Java 6 - then you are NOT exposed to...
Java zero day = time to disable Java, in your browser at least
We thought now was a good time to re-post a blog post about Java Zero-Day - this blog was originally posted by Stephen Cobb on August 30th 2012 - yes, AUGUST 2012. Now is the time to disable Java in your web browser, or even remove it from your system if that is...
Reports of an incomplete earlier patch to Java from respected security site
The respected technical website is reporting that the current issue with Java - is due to an incomplete patching of an earlier problem. arstechnica.com is says that: Adam Gowdiak of Poland-based Security Explorations, claims the latest vulnerability is a remnant of a...
Department of Homeland Security now offering same advice as a security professional
Firstly - if you want the no-nonsense run-down on this - visit this blog post from earlier - because the post you are on now - is EXTREMELY TECHNICAL... Source article: http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625617 Overview Java 7 Update 10 and earlier contain an unspecified...
Bitdefender wins AV-Comparatives Product of the Year
Bitdefender has been named Product of the Year by the world-renowned independent security solution tester AV-Comparatives. "Bitdefender software is powerful stuff - and this was shown in test after test. Bitdefender clearly deserves this award." January 2013 | CEO...
Java 0-Day Exploit CVE-2013-0422
The infamous exploit packs Blackhole and Nuclear Pack now feature a new zero-day Java exploit that exploits the Java vulnerability CVE-2013-0422. The latest version of Java 7 Update 10 is affected. These exploit packs are available as "off the shelf" malware kits -...
Updating Java the Manual Way
When you install Java on your machine – it will normally install a small program at startup that checks for updates – that program can get disabled – or not do its job – or you might just wish to check for updates manually for peace of mind. Read how to update Java Manually…
Java Exploit (zero-day) is actively being exploited by hackers
Networkworld.com has reported that a Java Zero-Day vulnerability is actively being exploited by attackers. A previously unknown and as yet, unpatched vulnerability within Java exists, which allows an attacker to run code silently on a PC with the affected Java -...
Is Iran Responsible for recent Cyberattacks on US Banks?
Is Iran Responsible for recent CyberAttacks on US Banks?[/caption]According to Mashable - Several American banks, from Bank of America to Wells Fargo, Citigroup and others, have experienced CyberAttacks in recent months - which *may* be the work of Iranian based Cyber...
Launch of CompSecVault – Cloud Backup Solution – Computer Security Solutions
December 19, 2012 / -- Computer Security Solutions, provider of best of breed security products and services, announced the launch of their new backup service for small and medium businesses designed to guard companies from the devastation of computer failures. Backup...
Securing Your Holiday Tech Gifts, Part 1: Windows PC Guide
December is upon us, and whether you have a Christmas tree, menorah, kinara, an unadorned aluminum pole, or simply good cheer for the holiday season and the coming New Year, you may be looking forward to receiving a high tech holiday gift. If that is the case, then...
The Industrialization of Malware: One of 2012′s darkest themes persists
For several years now, antivirus researchers have observed increasing efficiency and sophistication in malware development and distribution. At the start of 2012, I began using the term "industrialization of malware" to describe this phenomenon. I also drew a picture...
Who can fight Android trojans? Not Google, it seems
The amount of malware targeting Android (android trojans) is still growing fast, and Google has promised to crack down. Back in February of this year, Google announced it was hardening its stance on Android security, unveiling an app-scanner (codenamed Bouncer) to...
Tricky Android malware fools users with Google Play icon
A new form of Android malware can sneak onto your phone, show up as an icon resembling the Android app store known as Google Play It then sends your phone number to criminals, who can then use it to send out text messages or launch a Distributed Denial of Service...
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