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- 39 flaws are fixed by Apple - Apple released OS X Lion 10.7.4 in order to fix 35 security holes as well as 4 vulnerabilities in the Safari web browser. May 14, 2012
- Mozilla's decision: Firefox is blocked from running unpatched Java plugins - Mozilla has blocked old versions of Java plugin from working in Firefox. Even as the vulnerability of Java Development Kit (JDK) and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) were fixed in February, Java flaw still does damage to browser's users. April 5, 2012
- Apple fixes Java flaw (April 2012) - After six weeks of waiting Apple releases an update for Java hole that enabled attackers to infect Mac users. Apple has shipped a new version of Java for OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.7 (Lion). April 4, 2012
- Facebook still is a wonderland for cybercriminals - A serious loophole in a Facebook has been found. This giant social network with over 845 million active friends is a great background for hackers to make their malicious plans come true because of Facebook's feature to become a "Facebook friend" with the March 21, 2012
- Microsoft talks about dangerous flaw in a Windows - Earlier this week Microsoft warned about and "attractive" flaw in all versions of Windows that could be exploited automatically to spread viruses between vulnerable computers. This vulnerability was found in the remote desktop protocol (RDP). March 16, 2012
- More patches for Flash Player (March 2012) - Adobe released more patches for critical flaws in Flash Player. This fix is shipped less than a month. One of vulnerabilities is a memory corruption vulnerability in Matrix3D. March 6, 2012
- How to get PDF secured? - Nowadays, hackers target globally used file formats and this is mostly addressed to PDF. Because of PDF's feature to sheer data and intellectual property as a universal medium makes it vulnerable and most targeted by hackers. February 7, 2012
- New year for Facebook - a Ramnit worm - A dangerous Ramnit worm was designed to steal financial data and to infect various files. It has been around since April of 2010 and now Ramnit started to steal Facebook login credentials. January 6, 2012
- Firefox 9.0 and four critical flaws fixed - Firefox 9.0 comes with a faster JavaScript engine but the main thing it brings fixes to four serious vulnerabilities that affect its earlier versions (except v3.6). The security hole could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a machine using a s December 22, 2011
- Anonymous is creating Guy Fawkes virus - It seems like a Security Outfit has found Guy Fawkes threat which acts like the virus that Anonymous was working on. This big hackers group claimed they are working on a malware which may be used to destroy Facebook. November 14, 2011
- From „White hat“ Charlie Miller was turned to „Black hat“ - On Monday, Apple researcher Charlie Miller was punished for finding flaw in Apple's restrictions on code signing on iOS devices which would allow hackers to use applications sneaked into the Application Store to download and run unsigned code. November 9, 2011
- Temporary remedy against Dugu - Microsoft released temporary patch for a critical Windows vulnerability. Dugu infection has already made manufacturers of industrial systems suffer because of serious malware. November 4, 2011
- Spam still used for compromising organizations - It is not surprising that spam emails may be a hint in a bigger breach of data that was done in December 2010 of the Atlanta-based Silverpop Systems. Back then there were numerous emails that compromised 100 big companies and then used to organize phishin September 27, 2011
- Mac Trojan is arrived and disguises as a Flash installer - Even if many of Mac users think that Mac malware is rare they should be concerned because a new threat is floating around. According security software company Intego, Mac Trojan pretends being an installer for the Adobe Flash Player browser plug-in. September 27, 2011
- Mac OS X Lion flaw gives opportunity attacker changing victim’s password - Vulnerability in one of Mac OS X Lion’s command-line utilities makes it easier for attacker to attacker to change user’s password without knowing the real one. September 23, 2011
- Patch Tuesday fixes 22 flaws - Microsoft has released 13 patches for 22 vulnerabilities. Two of 13 patches are rated a top ranking of critical on Microsoft‘s rating scale. These two are of the most dangerous and the rest of 13 are identified as second highest rating and moderate ones. August 11, 2011
- New IE bug may expose your cookies - Recently, security researcher has discovered unpatched flaw in IE that can be used for stealing Facebook accounts’ credentials and other web pages that are compromised by this attack. May 31, 2011
- Remove Security Solution 2011, Security Solution2011 removal - Security Solution 2011 is a fake anti-spyware application which pretends being legitimate PC security tool. This is a scam and should be avoided. Malware seeks to trick user into believing their computer is infected and must be healed with its “licensed” May 23, 2011
- Remove Security Center, Security Center removal - Security Center is a malicious program. The parasite comes along with the download and installs itself automatically. Security Center is designed to pilfer money from unwary computer users. May 20, 2011
- Remove Antivirus Center, AntivirusCenter removal - Antivirus Center is a fictitious anti-spyware program which is a clone of Internet Protection program. Do not fall for this blatant scam because malware is configured to milk money from unwary users. May 2, 2011
