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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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