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Rogue software details: ByteDefender
ByteDefender is a rogue security application. In order to remove it, find out what files and registry entries to look for below. Known system changes: Files …
Symantec to acquire VeriSign’s security business
Symantec has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VeriSign’s identity and authentication business, which includes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate …
OpenBSD 4.7 released
OpenBSD 4.7 is here. To get the files for this release either order a CDROM or check out one of the FTP page for a list of mirrors. OpenBGPD, OpenOSPFD and other routing …
60% of Facebook users consider leaving over privacy
Will changes to Facebook’s privacy settings be enough to address user concerns? A poll of 1588 Facebook users conducted by Sophos has revealed the extent of member …
Secure, high-performance NAS servers from Synology
Synology launched DiskStation DS110+ and DS210+, high-performance and secure 1-bay and 2-bay NAS servers. Web Station allows the hosting of up to 30 websites on a single …
Attackers use final Lost episode to spread rogueware
PandaLabs detected the proliferation in search engines of numerous Web pages distributing the MySecurityEngine fake anti-virus. The “bait’ used in this case has …
Metasploit Framework 3.4.0 released
The Metasploit Framework is a development platform for creating security tools and exploits. The framework is used by network security professionals to perform penetration …
Sourcefire introduces their SSL Appliance
Sourcefire announced its new SSL Appliance which enables the Sourcefire intrusion prevention system (IPS) to inspect SSL-secured traffic – blocking malicious traffic …
RSA fights man-in-the-browser attacks
RSA Man-in-the-Browser Solutions is a portfolio of anti-fraud services designed to provide defense against theft of online information. It includes newly enhanced transaction …
Combat the malvertising threat
Malicious advertising, also referred to as “malvertising,” is a relatively new attack vector for cyber criminals that is quickly on the rise. With malvertising, …
Entrust SPOC ePassport released
Entrust released the Entrust SPOC ePassport solution. An important protocol developed by the European Union and the Brussels Interoperability Group (BIG), SPOC serves as the …
Malware and spam trends continue to grow
A new McAfee report uncovered that a USB worm has taken the No. 1 spot for top malware worldwide. Spam trends show that email subjects vary greatly from country to country …