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- New tricky anti-virus intimidates file-sharers - An antivirus scanner firm Malwarebytes discovered a new malware which frightens torrent sharers. Security researchers are saying that this new malware tries to trick computer users into purchasing worthless computer software. April 13, 2012
- Android may have bootkit threats - Dubbed DKFBootKit seems to be a new threat to Android. Recentrly, security researchers of US-based NQ Mobile have found malware which potentially can be called the first Android bootkit. April 4, 2012
- Google releases Chrome 17 update - Recently, Google shipped version 17.0.963.83 of Chrome web browser. The latest version fixes issues with Flash games and patches several security flaws. The Stable channel update fixes nine holes including 6 of them stated as "high severity". March 22, 2012
- Mousetrap Trojan steals money from bank accounts - A security researcher at Bitdefender warns that new Trojan was discovered that steals your bank account. The, so called, Mousetrap Trojan injects fake Java applet in a popular web page. March 22, 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
- Major flaw of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x is patched - Adobe released Tuesday patch for vulnerability that was found earlier in Reader and Acrobat 9.x. Attack due to Adobe was aimed towards Reader 9.x using malformed PDF documents that were attached to fictitious emails. December 16, 2011
- Be careful! Facebook worm dropping malware - Danish security firm CSIS has discovered the latest Facebook worm that infecting accounts with malware. This major worm makes rounds and infects accounts or spams out the users' friends with a message that contains only a link within. November 30, 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
- Mac OS X hit by mysterious Tsunami - Tsunami Trojan is the latest Mac scam and first Mac OS X malware based on Linux flaw. This trojan is derived from earlier created Linux-infecting backdoor Kaiten Trojan which was based on phone calls to IRC channel via infected systems. October 27, 2011
- The Kelihos botnet is down but Macs are still in danger - This week was big enough for Microsoft and Kaspersky because of the shutdown of the Kelihos botnet. It was widely discussed because Microsoft was able to initiate an individual defendant in their US court case this time. September 29, 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
- Twitter "Stalkers app" phishing scam is on the wild - The Stalkers application is another Twitter phishing scam which was recently noticed by security researchers. August 12, 2011
- How malware gets installed in your PCs and Macs? - Many people think that computers are infected by visiting websites or opening e-mails. Mac community believes that Windows are insecure by their nature. By their opinion with no support large numbers of computers are infected just by clicking on fraudulen June 23, 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
- Secret is not revealed but Facebook’s flaw is repaired - Recently Turkish security researcher Serkan Gencel discovered a flaw that created a mechanism for cybercriminals to support Facebook passwords for user’s hotmail account as well. April 14, 2011
- Adobes’s sandbox is not bulletproof - Recently, Billy Rios, a Google security researcher, published a method of how he had broken in Adobe's sandbox which was created to prevent attacks of hackers. January 7, 2011
- Reader X is finally released - Today is the day when Adobe released its new product called Reader X which contains a “sandbox” feature. This new version of the program is also available for Mac OS X and Android, however, those editions lack the sandbox. November 19, 2010
- How to strengthen your computer security? - There are few tips that computer users should use to protect safety of their computers and their data of course. Online communication becomes dangerous because of the scammers and attackers who want to commit theft. October 22, 2010
- Huge attempt in tricking iTunes users - iTunes is the latest target for cybercriminals. They’ve tried to steal credit card information as usual for phishing attacks. October 5, 2010
- Tips for securing your PC and personal data - The Internet is an area for hackers to improve their abilities in creating fresh and stronger and even dangerous malware that suppose to bring a lot of money. It is not surprising that social networks are the most targeted sphere for these kinds of attack October 1, 2010
