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Fake Swine Flu Emails Lead to Real Malware Infection

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Source: www.cio.com
Date: 05:00 02 Dec 2009

A new malware campaign uses faked e-mails that appear to inform of H1N1 vaccination programs from the Centers from Disease Control, but actually attempts to install the Zeus Trojan.http://www.cio.com/article/509565/Fake_Swine_Flu_Emails_Lead_to_Real_Malware_Infection?source=rss_news&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cio%2Farticles+%28CIO+-+Articles%29

Koobface-like worm targets Skype users

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Source: www.v3.co.uk
Date: 12:27 26 Nov 2009

Security experts have warned Skype users that new malware similar to the infamous Koobface worm that caused havoc on Facebook is now targeting the popular IP telephony service. Trend Micro said that it detected the Koobface-like variant as TROJ_VILSEL.http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2254009/koobface-targets-skype-users

New iPhone worm steals banking codes, builds botnet

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Source: www.computerworlduk.com
Date: 10:19 24 Nov 2009

Hackers have borrowed a tactic from the world's first iPhone worm to build a botnet that steals data, including online banking credentials, from jailbroken Apple iPhones.http://www.computerworlduk.com/management/security/cybercrime/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsId=17722

Botnet risk from iPhone worm

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Source: news.zdnet.co.uk
Date: 12:50 23 Nov 2009

A second iPhone exploit has been identified by security vendor F-Secure, which claims the new worm has botnet capability and is more threatening...http://news.zdnet.co.uk/security/0,1000000189,39897341,00.htm?s_cid=260

W32 Silon Trojan bypasses security tokens and banking card r...

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Source: www.securitypark.co.uk
Date: 13:12 13 Nov 2009

Security Park news: W32 Silon Trojan bypasses security tokens and banking card readers to commit online financial fraudhttp://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263932.html

New iPhone malware steals data from jailbroken phones

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Source: www.infoworld.com
Date: 14:55 11 Nov 2009

This malware has more severe consequences for iPhone users than an unwanted reminder of singer Rick Astleyhttp://www.infoworld.com/d/security-central/new-iphone-malware-steals-data-jailbroken-phones-918?source=rss_infoworld_news

Infosecurity (UK) - M86 acquires Finjan; combines IT securit...

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Source: www.infosecurity-magazine.com
Date: 00:00 03 Nov 2009

M86, the web and messaging security products vendor, has acquired business internet security specialist Finjan for an undisclosed sum of money. The move boosts M86's payroll to a shade more than 300 staff.http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/4957/m86-acquires-finjan-combines-it-security-research-operations-/

Twitter warns of new phishing attack

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Source: www.itworld.com
Date: 21:40 28 Oct 2009

Twitter warned users Tuesday of a new phishing scam on the social networking site.http://www.itworld.com/security/82736/twitter-warns-new-phishing-attack

Trusteer warns on two-headed Trojan attacks on online banks

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Source: www.finextra.com
Date: 15:41 28 Oct 2009

Finextra: Trusteer warns on two-headed Trojan attacks on online banks - company announcement from Trusteerhttp://www.finextra.com/fullpr.asp?id=30571

Botnet Unleashes Variety Of New Phishing Attacks

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Source: www.darkreading.com
Date: 07:57 20 Oct 2009

Attackers use phony messages of system upgrades, Outlook updates, and Microsoft Conficker 'cleanup tool,' to spread malwarehttp://www.darkreading.com/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=220700200&cid=RSSfeed

Microsoft launches new anti-malware service

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Source: www.cbronline.com
Date: 01:00 28 Sep 2009

Runs in the background, alerting users only when there is an action for them to takehttp://www.cbronline.com/news/microsoft_launches_new_antimalware_service_090928

New malware threat targets Twitter users

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Source: www.vnunet.com
Date: 04:38 19 Jun 2009

Researchers at Symantec say that the attack attempts to pose as an invitation for the target to join the Twitter site with the message 'your friend has invited you to Twitter.' The message also contains images from the Twitter logo and front pages.http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2244458/malware-threat-targets-twitter

New Mac Malware Too Buggy to Build Botnet, Sophos Says

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Source: www.eweek.com
Date: 20:08 06 May 2009

A new piece of malware targeting Mac users may attract attention but represents only a minor threat to the Mac, according to Sophos. Dubbed Tored, the e-mail-aware worm steals data from infected computers and attempts to build a botnet. - Security researchers at multiple vendors have reportedhttp://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/New-Mac-Malware-Too-Buggy-to-Build-Botnet-Sophos-Says-725929/?kc=rss

New Twitter worm targets celebrities

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Source: www.computerworld.com
Date: 05:00 17 Apr 2009

A worm referencing celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher and Oprah Winfrey is rapidly spreading across microblogging site Twitter, security firm Sophos said on Friday.http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9131746&source=rss_news

Microsoft patches critical Exchange, IE holes

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Source: software.silicon.com
Date: 09:07 11 Feb 2009

Stopping access to 'cybercriminals' goldmine'. Microsoft on Tuesday released security updates that fix four critical vulnerabilities in Internethttp://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39395433,00.htm

Oracle to release 41 security fixes

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Source: searchsecurity.techtarget.com
Date: 15:09 12 Jan 2009

Oracle's Critical Patch Update repairs several serious vulnerabilities in Oracle Secure Backup, Oracle Database, and Oracle Application Server as well as its business suite.http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1344649,00.html?track=sy120

IT pros have their Windows 7 wish list

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Source: searchwinit.techtarget.com
Date: 15:32 23 Oct 2008

AT PDC, IT pros will get a glimpse of upcoming Windows 7 features, but whether these features remain intact by the time the OS ships remains to be seen.http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid1_gci1335762,00.html?track=sy192

SophosLabs joins Microsoft Active Protections Program

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Source: security.cbronline.com
Date: 07:23 15 Oct 2008

Sophos has announced that it will now receive advanced information from Microsoft about its monthly security bulletins to anticipate emerging threats and hopefully provide mutual customers with more timely protection.http://security.cbronline.com/news/sophoslabs_joins_microsoft_active_protections_program

Oracle issues 36 patches, but is any one applying them?

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Source: feeds.computerworld.com
Date: 05:00 15 Oct 2008

Oracle's latest batch of quarterly patches includes fixes for 36 vulnerabilities across a range of its products. But are DBAs applying them?http://feeds.computerworld.com/click.phdo?i=8b9eb1fb964b7fea819c1677f464ff99

Microsoft Releases Patch Tuesday Fixes With New Exploitabili...

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Source: feeds.ziffdavisenterprise.com
Date: 21:18 14 Oct 2008

Microsoft pushed out 11 security bulletins as part of October's Patch Tuesday. The company also unveiled the exploitability index, which includes information about what vulnerabilities are likely to be exploited. Four of the 11 bulletin cover security issues rated 'critical.' - Microsoft hashttp://feeds.ziffdavisenterprise.com/~r/RSS/eweek_retail/~3/NPDB71d3EeE/