Malware City/News

Aug
4

Anti-virus software does not make full use of Windows exploit protection features

Filed Under: SECURITY SOFTWARE
According to a blog posting by Brian Krebs, many anti-virus products do not make full use of Windows' Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomisation (ASLR) features in order to thwart attacks targeted at potential vulnerabilities.

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Malware City/News

Jul
23

Firm scrambles to patch vBulletin software flaw

Filed Under: SECURITY ALERTS
A serious flaw in software widely used to power online discussion sites could allow hackers to harvest reams of personal data, the BBC has learned.

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Malware City/News

Mar
16

FBI details most difficult Internet scams

Filed Under: MISCELLANEOUS
FBI says fake anti-virus, hitman, economic stimulus scams are but a few of the really popular ways to be ripped off

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Malware City/News

Jun
3

Software crack site hides malware repository

Filed Under: SECURITY ALERTS
Website found to serve malicious files to people who are looking for cracks to software applications.

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Malware City/News

Feb
4

IBM software scans for security holes in Flash, Ajax

Filed Under: TECHNOLOGIES
IBM announced new software on Wednesday that scans Flash and Ajax-based apps for security problems.

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Malware City/News

Dec
2

Apple now "encourages" antivirus use for Mac OS X

Filed Under: SECURITY SOFTWARE
After years of jabbing Microsoft for the seeming need to run antivirus software on Windows, Apple has quietly posted its own recommendation for similar security with its own operating system.

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Malware City/News

Nov
28

Rootkit unearthed in network security software

Filed Under: TECHNOLOGIES
Hidden process developer linked to Sony USB fiasco. Researchers have unearthed rootkit-like functionality in an enterprise security product.

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Malware City/News

Nov
25

Is your antivirus software causing a performance hit?

Filed Under: AWARDS
AV-Comparatives is known for the thorough tests it does on security software, and its October 2008 report contains performance testing on security software.

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