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Buffer overflow attacks target Facebook and MySpace

Buffer overflow attacks are targeting the Facebook and MySpace social networking sites.

Hackers use common packing methods to infect users

BitDefender Lab's latest malware list highlights common packing methods used...

Hackers resell web server security credentials of thousands of companies

Hackers have control of more than 8,700 FTP server credentials, with a number of top global domains helping to make up the list, says web security firm Finjan.

Cambridge University uncovers Chip & Pin flaws

Researchers at Cambridge University Computer Laboratory, have shown that Chip & Pin machines are not as secure as the banking industry claims.

Critical vulnerability discovered in VMware, says security firm

A vulnerability discovered in VMware's desktop virtualisation software could allow a hacker to gain complete access to the host system and create and modify executable files on the host operating system, according to security supplier Core Security Technologies.

Unseen spam costs growing, according to report

  • News
  • Author: Ian Grant
  • Date: 25 February 2008
Only a small amount of spam reaches users' mailboxes, but the threat it poses to corporate security and bandwidth costs is growing because the absolute amount of spam is growing, says a new study.

Storm botnet takes advantage of Valentine's Day

  • News
  • Author: Ian Grant
  • Date: 21 February 2008
Just over a year since it was first detected, Storm, the blended malware attack, looks like becoming a major vehicle for criminals, say malware researchers.

Cisco issues further security alerts on Call Manager and IP phones

Cisco has issued two security alerts for its unified communications products - the third unified communications-related alert of this year.

Security researchers activate Apple QuickTime heist in Second Life for real cash

Security researchers have demonstrated a multimedia security flaw in the Second Life virtual reality site, which allows attackers to steal money.

Storm Worm is basis for most cyber attacks, says IBM

  • News
  • Author: Ian Grant
  • Date: 14 February 2008
The Storm Worm provides the model that nearly all cybercriminals are using to exploit the internet and hide their theft of millions of users' identities, according to a report from IBM.
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