Prevent web application abuse
Mykonos Software announced a new release of the Mykonos Security Appliance, aimed at preventing Web application abuse. Targeted at organizations with significant web …
Fake eBay “payment request” e-mails lead to malware
E-mails purporting to contain a payment request from eBay are hitting inboxes around the world: The message contains no text – just an attached .html file. If the file …
Rogue software details: AV Security Suite
AV Security Suite 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 …
Imperva mitigates insider threats
Imperva announced a File Security product line. SecureSphere File Firewall prevents unauthorized access to unstructured data residing on file servers, network attached storage …
Microsoft closes five vulnerabilities in Windows and Office
In today’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft delivers four bulletins that close five vulnerabilities in Windows and Office. Wolfgang Kandek, Qualys CTO, comments: …
Latest ZeuS version comes in two flavors
There is a new version of ZeuS/Zbot bot out there. While previous versions were designed to indiscriminately target financial institutions around the world, this one …
Cybercriminals increase effectiveness with multi-stage attacks
Cybercriminals have been increasing the effectiveness of their individual outreach by creating multi-stage, also known as blended, attacks, which combine messaging and Web …
GFI acquires Sunbelt Software
GFI Software has acquired Sunbelt Software and specifically its VIPRE product suite. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will allow GFI to merge VIPRE …
Integrated solution for software integrity
Coverity and Armorize Technologies announced the integration of Coverity Static Analysis and Armorize CodeSecure. This partnership is intended to deliver a combined solution …
iTunes users should strengthen iTunes passwords following second hack
It’s been a second bad weekend for Apple, following another alleged app-driven hack of its iTunes store. iTunes users should now change the password on their iTunes …
Scammers targeting families of U.S. soldiers in Iraq
If you receive an email or a Facebook message (apparently) coming from Ray Odierno, Commanding General of the United States Forces in Iraq, offering to get your loved one out …
RSA Conference Europe 2010 announces keynote speakers
RSA Conference Europe 2010 announced its line-up of keynote speakers. The event is taking place from 12th -14th October 2010, at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel, UK. Notable …