Help Net Security
Weekly report on the latest Linux security software releases
GnuPG 1.4.4 GnuPG stands for GNU Privacy Guard and is GNU’s tool for secure communication and data storage. MaraDNS 1.2.10 MaraDNS is a DNS server that strives to be …
Securing Wireless, Remote and Mobile Computing – Quick Fixes
The rapid growth of wireless, remote and mobile computing is creating a significant increase in the risks that organisations face. All the indications are that this growth …
Weekly Report on Viruses and Intruders – Kelvir.EO worm, Kukudro.A virus and Downloader.JIH trojan
Kelvir.EO is a worm with backdoor functions. It spreads by exploiting certain Windows vulnerabilities in the LSASS, RPC DCOM, Workstation Service and Plug and Play services, …
World Cup spam disrupts workers as tournament heats up
IT security firm Sophos has reported that computer users around the world are being disrupted by spam campaigns related to the World Cup as the international football …
GoTrusted.com Secure Sessions for wireless hotspot users
GoTrusted today announced an innovative online Internet security service geared toward protecting users of wireless public hotspots and other insecure Internet connections. …
Anti-keylogger 7.3 for Windows released
Anti-keylogger for Windows 2000/XP provides every computer with strong protection against most types of the keylogging software, both known and unknown. Anti-keylogger blocks …
Internet Cleanup 4.0 for Macintosh released
Smith MicroSoftware announced Internet Cleanup 4.0 for Macintosh, the latest version of the popular software that protects users’ privacy and enhances their Internet …
Malicious file attached to brazilian world cup email
SurfControl is currently tracking a new malicious threat that masquerades as a video file relating to a recent dispute between the coach of the Brazilian football team and …
Web-based spyware hits to pass the million a year mark
Finjan, the global provider of best-of-breed proactive web security solutions for businesses and organisations, is advising enterprise CIO’s that web-based spyware is …
The Ten Most Critical Wireless and Mobile Security Vulnerabilities
Inspired by the SANS Top 20, this list is a consensus of industry experts on wireless and mobile vulnerabilities that require immediate remediation. It is offered as a public …
Apple releases security update for Mac OS X
Apple has released security updates for Mac OS X that fix several vulnerabilities. These flaws can be exploited by remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code, carry …
Sophos warns of mass-spammed trojan
IT security firm Sophos has warned of a Trojan horse that has been spammed out in large quantities to email users around the world, and is currently the number one reported …
Featured news
Resources
Don't miss
- State-backed phishing attacks targeting military officials and journalists on Signal
- Poland’s energy control systems were breached through exposed VPN access
- CISA orders US federal agencies to replace unsupported edge devices
- Ransomware attackers are exploiting critical SmarterMail vulnerability (CVE-2026-24423)
- February 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Lots of OOB love this month