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VPC Solutions 2005
News Archive
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December 31, 2005
Flaw In Windows Puts PCs At Risk
A previously unknown flaw in Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system is leaving computer users vulnerable to spyware, viruses and other programs that could overtake their machines.
ChicagoTribune.com
December 30, 2005
Malicious Software Targets Google AdSense Ads
It was only a matter of time before a trojan or virus targeted AdSense or YPM for malicious activity, and the time has come. A new trojan horse discovered by an Indian publisher replaces Google AdSense ads with their own ads, advertising sites including dating, sex, viagra and weight loss. This trojan is very recent, because it not only converts regular AdSense ad units, but also the Google AdSense and Firefox referrer buttons into text links.
JenSense.com
December 27, 2005
Top 10 Tips To Keep That New Computer Spyware-Free
Got a new computer for Christmas? Are you worried about all the spyware horror stories you've read? You should be. I've heard varying numbers, but it's said that putting an unprotected computer on a high-speed connection results in getting infected within a few minutes.
Blogs.Zdnet.com
December 27, 2005
Create an Indestructible Shared PC
Need to put a PC in a public place? A free Microsoft tool makes it easy to lock down.
PCMag.com
December 8, 2005
81% Of Home Computers Lack Key Protections
The second annual report, published by AOL and the National Cyber Security Alliance, called the Online Safety Study found some alarming numbers regarding home computer security. Phishing scams raid home PCs regularly and many receive the phishing emails thought they were from legitimate companies.
SecurityProNews.com
December 5, 2005
To Catch A Spy: Anti-Spyware Tools Reviewed
Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up tools that take on the undercover software.
ZdNet.com
November 29, 2005
Sober Worm Impersonates High-Tech Cops
The National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) has warned computer users not to fall victim to the latest Sober worm attack, which is now spreading via an email that pretends to come from the cybercrime-fighting police unit.
ZdNet UK.com
November 28, 2005
Sober Worm Variant on the Rise
The latest variant of the Sober worm is aiming for the top virus of the year spot, with a staggering one in 14 e-mails circulated on the Internet containing it as of Monday morning, according to the antivirus vendor Sophos PLC.
CSO Online.com
November 27, 2005
Security Worries Threaten Christmas Web Spending
Internet security concerns are likely to have a detrimental effect on online shopping in the UK this Christmas, according to recent research conducted on behalf of industry association the Business Software Alliance (BSA).
VnuNet.com
November 15, 2005
IM Worms Mutating At Alarming Rate
Virus writers are trying to bypass security-system updates that enterprises use for protection, claims security vendor IMlogic Inc. It said that 88% of all worms tracked by its threat center also have mutations.
InformationWeek.com
November 15, 2005
Microsoft Targets Sony 'Spyware'
Windows Antispyware will detect, remove Sony's controversial copy protection technology.
PCWorld.com
New Worm Targets Linux Systems
November 7, 2005 - ZdNet.com
A new worm that propagates by exploiting security vulnerabilities in Web server software is attacking Linux systems, antivirus companies warned on Monday.
Sony CDs come with DRM spyware
November 3, 2005 - Geek.com
The anti-copying software included on many Sony BMG music CDs actually includes a rootkit, discovered on Monday night. A rootkit is a program that buries itself deep in a computer's system files, running processes in memory and keeping itself from being detected. They are notorious for being hard to remove and for breaking things if they are removed.
Worm With Rootkit Hits AOL Chat
November 1, 2005 - ComputerWorld.com
Links leading to a worm that eventually implants a nasty rootkit on a user's computer are popping up on America Online Inc.'s Instant Messenger network, security researchers said.
10-step security for your PC
October 14, 2005 - ComputerWorld.com
Each new wave of computer viruses, spies and spam may have you ready to dust off your typewriter, but PC security can be effective without being a chore. To keep your computing safe from current and future threats, we've distilled our security advice down to the basics. These 10 quick and easy tips will help protect your hardware, software and data.
Microsoft Details Antivirus And Anti-Spyware Timetable
October 10, 2005 - InformationWeek.com
Microsoft is stepping up efforts to become part of the solution to businesses' computer-security woes and overcome a reputation for being part of the problem. The company will begin offering a test version of a new anti-spyware product to businesses by the end of the year and will test new antivirus and anti-spam software next year, CEO Steve Ballmer said at a news conference in Munich, Germany, last week. Ballmer appeared at the event in the technology-heavy German city with corporate VP Mike Nash, who heads Microsoft's security unit.
FTC Asks Court to Shut Spyware Firm
October 5, 2005 - BetaNews.com
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said that it was asking a U.S. District Court to shut down a spyware operation that was secretly installing malware on computers by luring them to download software that would allegedly make their P2P transfers anonymous. The programs then could not be uninstalled.
Stopping Spyware: 5 Steps to Safety
September 30, 2005 - DigitalHomeCanada.com
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This old adage simply means that it is easier to prevent problems from happening than it is to clean them up after they occur.
Computer Virus Spreads On Campus
September 30, 2005 - DiamondBackOnline.com
University student Mike Coe was logged onto AOL Instant Messenger Wednesday when a message with a link popped up from one of his buddies, reading “LOL, ha, check this out.
Now Windows Can Clean Up After Itself
September 19, 2005 - Boston.com
Keeping a PC in proper trim involves a host of niggling little tasks, many of them confusing and all of them easy to forget. It's not fair. Computers are good at remembering stuff. Surely they could remember to practice their own digital fitness regimen.
Worm Redirects Google Searches For Profit
September 16, 2005 - TechWeb.com
A new worm modifies the infected PC so attempts to search using Google are directed to a spoofed site that looks like the real thing, but with different sponsored links to drive traffic to sites the hacker's designated, a security firm said Friday.
Spyware Poses Identity-Theft Risk (Update):
September 15, 2005 - PhysOrg.com
A new study finds that a growing amount of Internet spyware -- programs downloaded to users' computers without their knowledge -- is designed specifically to steal personal information that could be used for identity theft.
New Trojan Swaps Porn for Koran
September 6, 2005 - SpywareInfo.com
A new Trojan horse program circulating around the Internet this week appears to be on a moral mission to stamp out adult Web sites, according to security research firm Sophos.
Firefox 1.5 Beta Expected Soon
September 1, 2005 - News.Yahoo.com
The first beta test version of the next major upgrade to the popular Firefox open-source browser will be available next week, the Mozilla Foundation has announced.
Kai McKennedy Born (my son) - Morrisville, VT
August 27, 2005 - 7:47 PM - 11 pounds!!!
Zotob Worm Slams News Networks
August 17, 2005 - BetaNews.com
Despite overall global infection rates remain low compared to viruses such as Sober, Windows 2000 systems at several news networks were hit hard by the Zotob worm on Tuesday, prompting CNN to break into regular programming to announce its computers were under attack and constantly rebooting.
Sinister New Spyware Threats Emerge
August 13, 2005 - ABCNews.go.com
One piece of hostile code uses insidious means to steal personal data, while another spreads an image of hate.
ID Theft Keylogger Examined
August 12, 2005 - SpywareInfo.com
I have had email conversations with a number of people at Sunbelt Software about the ID theft ring they discovered recently. They were kind enough to provide a HijackThis log entry that identifies the keylogger.
You've Got Spyware; And Lots of It!
August 3, 2005 - Clickz.com
Spyware's scope now includes greynets, according to a report from FaceTime Commuinications..
Spyware Costs IT $130,000 Monthly
August 2, 2005 - CRN.com
A survey of more than 1,000 IT managers and end users reveals that spyware and other unsanctioned downloads are resulting in average monthly costs of $130,000 to IT enterprises.
Hackers Spread Spyware From Free Personal Websites
July 26, 2005 - ITNews.com.au
Hackers are using free personal webhosting sites from well-known ISPs to store malicious code and infect users with worms, viruses and spyware.
Worm Posing as iTunes Reported
July 20, 2005 - Cio-Today.com
Circulating online is a new worm purporting to be an iTunes file. The worm is spreading through AOL Latest News about AOL Instant Messenger networks.
Worm Spells Double Trouble For PCs
July 15, 2005 - News.com
A double-edged threat that attempts to hijack PCs has surfaced in at least three variants, security companies warned on Friday.
Virus Exploits London Bombing Attack
July 12, 2005 - NewsFactor.com
A virus-infected e-mail message is spreading, luring users into clicking on a file supposedly containing amateur video footage of the three London Underground trains after they were recently bombed.
Virus Writers Play On Terrorist Attacks
July 12, 2005 - TechSpot.com
Once again virus writers are exploiting events in the news and in the public eye to propagate their malware, this time it is the recent and tragic events of the terror attacks on London that is being used.
Lurid Tales Designed to Junk Your Computer, Sophos Warns
July 1, 2005 - ECommerceTimes.com
One version claims Pope John Paul II died as a result of a murderous conspiracy. Another says Michael Jackson died, too, in his sleep. Yet a third trumpets Osama bin Laden's secret capture by U.S. forces. All three strange stories are circulating online with one goal: To wreck your computer.
Spyware Blizzard Shows No Sign Of Let Up
June 29, 2005 - TheRegister.Co.Uk
Hackers are continuing to target British workers with a series of specially crafted Trojan horse attacks two weeks after a UK government agency issued an unprecedented security warning.
New Worm Lures Users With 'Breaking News'
June 29, 2005 - PCWorld.com
Internet users alarmed over news of Michael Jackson's death or dark conspiracies behind the demise of Pope John Paul II should perhaps just be worried that they received another new e-mail worm.
Jackson Suicide News Hoax Seeks To Plant Trojan
June 11, 2005 - CioToday.com
SophosLabs experts said the message's creators are using a common tactic by using a celebrity name -- in this case the very-much-alive pop star -- to induce recipients' curiosity.
Faulty Update Crashes ZoneAlarm Firewall
News.com - June 10, 2005
A bug in a Zone Labs update caused firewall crashes late Thursday for about 50,000 users of the popular ZoneAlarm Pro and ZoneAlarm Security Suite products.
Netscape Launches New Browser with New Security Features
TopTechNews.com - May 19, 2005
After one hour of surfing five or six children's sites and clicking around, they discovered the computer had been loaded with 359 different pieces of adware software.
New IM Worm Infects AOL Software
ComputerWorld.com - May 18, 2005
Users of AOL’s instant messaging software, AIM, should be on the lookout for an innovative new worm variously named "Oscarbot-B" and "Doyorg" by antivirus companies.
Sober-Infected Machines Become Right-Wing Messengers
SecuritySearch.com - May 17, 2005
After one hour of surfing five or six children's sites and clicking around, they discovered the computer had been loaded with 359 different pieces of adware software.
Spyware Targeting Children
AllHeadlineNews.com - May 06, 2005
After one hour of surfing five or six children's sites and clicking around, they discovered the computer had been loaded with 359 different pieces of adware software.
Webroot Releases Industry's First Comprehensive Report on Spyware
Yahoo.com - May 03, 2005
State of Spyware Report Provides In-Depth Review and Analysis of the Impact of Spyware, Including Infection Rates, Size of Market, Top Threats, Legislative Update and Recent Incidents
CNET Bans Adware On Download.com
Online Media Daily - April 29, 2005
CNET'S DownLoad.com announced Thursday that it would no longer allow
bundled adware-supported programs on its site, and purged itself of nearly
600 such products.
Spyware, Phishers Play Off Google.com
ITNews.com.au - April 27, 2005
Spyware authors and phishing scammers are using websites designed to take advantage of typing errors.
Microsoft Longhorn Security Doesn't Address Holes
ITSolutionsGuide.com - April 25, 2005
Bill Gates will describe new built-in security features on Monday, May 1, in Microsoft's upcoming "Longhorn" Windows release. Combining hardware and software, the security is designed to protect data from unwanted eyes when systems are booted with a portable hard drive or floppy disk.
Antivirus Firm Warns of Microsoft Security Trojan Horse
ComputerWorld.com - April 08, 2005
A new campaign by malicious hackers uses a Web site designed to look like Microsoft Corp.'s Windows update page to trick unwitting Internet users into infecting their computers with a Trojan horse remote-access program, according to antivirus experts at Sophos PLC.
Web Postcards Hide Trojan Horse Programs
ComputerWorld.com - April 05, 2005
Social engineering techniques used to trick users into installing remote access programs.
Three Worms and the Tricks They Use To Spread
SearchSecurity.com - March 30, 2005
Antivirus firms are eyeing a trio of worms, all carrying dangerous payloads.
Problem Confirmed In January Patch For Windows 98, Me
InformationWeek.com - March 28, 2005
In a post to support discussion groups, Microsoft didn't explicitly tell users to roll back the patch, but it did warn that "by uninstalling the current update, the machine will return to a vulnerable state." The company is working on a fix.
The Spies Watching While You Type
BBC.co.uk - March 17, 2005
The computer criminals who tried to steal money from Sumitomo Mitsui bank used a tried and tested technique to gather confidential data from the financial institution.
Internet Explorer Under Attack...Even If Not In Use
TechWorld.com - March 17, 2005
With the number of non-Internet Explorer (IE) browsers expanding rapidly,
a new spyware attack has surfaced that uses Java to infect IE even when
the browser isn't being used at the time.
Spyware Analysis of P2P Software
SlashDot - March 10, 2005
Rhizome writes "Benjamin Edelman, a PhD candidate in Economics and a Law student at Harvard, has analyzed the hidden (or not) additions to a user's machine when they install some of the major Windows P2P clients. He analyzes the length and readabilty of their licenses, what is revealed or hidden in the software's installer and includes screenshots for illustration. Clear, concise and eye-opening."
New IM worms target MSN users
ComputerWorld.com - March 8, 2005
Antivirus companies are warning users of Microsoft Corp.'s popular MSN Messenger application about a host of new worms that spread using instant messages (IM) over that network.
New Worm Shuts Down Antivirus Shields
NationalUnderWriter.com - March 2, 2005
Agents and home offices using virus protection may have their defenses penetrated by a new “worm” recently detected by Moscow, Russia-based Kaspersky Lab.
New Bagle variant combines spam, Trojans
InfoWorld.com - March 1, 2005
Antivirus software companies are warning their customers about the appearance of at least one new version of the Bagle worm that doesn't try to spread, but installs malicious remote monitoring software on systems it infects.
Spyware Infiltrates Blogs
TechRepublic.com - February 24, 2005
Hackers are using blogs to infect computers with spyware, exposing serious security flaws in self-publishing tools used by millions of people on the Web.
Firefox Tops 25 Million-Download Mark
TechWeb.com - February 18, 2005
The number of downloads of Firefox has topped 25 million, indicating that the open-source browser continues to make gains in the market dominated by Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer.
Microsoft "Refreshes" Anti-spyware Tool
www.itnews.com.au - February 18, 2005
Microsoft updated its free AntiSpyware tool Wednesday [US], although it stopped far short of pushing the software into the second beta that company executives have promised will appear before it goes final.
Another Instant Messenger Worm
www.northfulton.com - Friday, February 10, 2005
Security firms are issuing alerts about another worm that spreads via Instant Messenger, using the MSN platform. The “Bropia worm” is the latest indication that hackers and spammers are no longer content with spreading malware via e-mail.
First Trojan to attack Microsoft Anti-Spyware
ItNews.com - Thursday, February 9, 2005
Anti-virus experts at Sophos have discovered the first piece of malware to attack Microsoft's new anti-spyware product, currently still in beta.
Phishers fake message from Microsoft
ItNews.com - Tuesday, February 7, 2005
Scammers are taking advantage of recent news that Microsoft is asking users to verify that they have a legitimate copy of Windows, a security firm said Friday [US].
Microsoft Issues Patches for 19 Vulnerabilities
TechWeb.com - Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Microsoft Tuesday released its largest group of security patches in nearly a year as it posted 12 security bulletins encompassing 16 vulnerabilities, 10 of which it marked "Critical," its highest warning.
Virus alert: When bikini-wearing chicks is bad news
StarTechCentral.com - Monday, February 7, 2005
If your MSN Messenger displays a roast chicken with a bikini, your PC has been infected by the new Bropia.E and Gaobot.CTX worms.
PCs still riddled with nasties
Techworld.com - Friday, February 4, 2005
The latest SpyAudit report from Earthlink has revealed a marked rise in the incidence of malicious spyware such as Trojans.
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