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 …
LifeLock CEO’s hit by identity theft – 13 times!
Does this advertisement look familiar? Were you one of the people who looked at it and thought to yourself: “Wow! It must really work if the guy is ready to share his …
Critical Facebook bug exposes sensitive information
Yet another Facebook privacy bug has been discovered – this time by M.J. Keith, a senior security analyst with AlertLogic. The bug in question makes it possible for an …
Microsoft warns of flaw affecting 64-bit Windows 7
A vulnerability in the Canonical Display Driver (cdd.dll) in 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems, …
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 …
AutoRun worms got “smarter”
Over time, users have become more careful when handling removable, external drives and devices such as iPods and other MP3 players, flash drives, USB sticks, digital cameras …
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 …
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