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GRRRRR! The Desktop Security Software site was hacked on 4th October 2010 at 07:53. Not completely sure how yet – suspect some sort of WordPress hack attack. php entries were added to re-direct to a rogue site heavy with malware that created pop-up’s alleging virus’s on the machine in use. And no doubt a massive [...] - UFOs Real or Not?
Real UFOs? Probably Not - - Hackers in the Movies … Not!
- Don’t download pirated software! Ever!
This video from panda labs show how easy it is for the bad guys to tag malware or a virus on to legitimate (but cracked/pirated) software that is then often released on P2P networks for download. How cyber criminals infect victims via P2P with pirated software from Panda Security on Vimeo.
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| - Adobe makes pitch for defensive security research to cripple exploit writing
Adobe security and privacy director Brad Arkin urges the security industry to focus on the latest exploit techniques and develop mitigations that make exploit writing costly.
   
  
- SEC filing: VeriSign security breach in 2010 was limited, execs say
In an October 2011 regulatory filing, VeriSign said its corporate network was breached in 2010, exposing data on a ?small portion? of its systems.
- Symantec issues new pcAnywhere security guide following flaw resolution
Organizations that have applied the latest patches should follow more stringent security best practices to guard against external attacks.
- IBM enters mobile device management market via BigFix integration
Beta version of IBM Endpoint Manager for Mobile Devices supports Apple iOS, Google Android, Symbian and Microsoft Windows Phone devices.
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- Cridex Trojan breaks CAPTCHA, targets Facebook, Twitter users
The banking Trojan variant Cridex can break CAPTCHA tests in just a few attempts, allowing it to create malicious email accounts used for spamming and propagating the virus.
- Phoenix Exploit Kit responsible for mass WordPress compromises
Security firm M86 Security has discovered hundreds of WordPress websites compromised by Phoenix.
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- Email providers push DMARC email authentication to combat phishing
DMARC creates an authentication loop that could help people determine the legitimacy of an email.
- Malicious Android applications may have infected millions, Symantec warns
More than a dozen malicious Android applications on the Android Market contain a hidden Trojan that can steal information, download more files and display advertisements on the device.
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- Fake Firefox update delivers malware, exploit kits
Malicious webpages masquerading as browser updates are being used by attackers as launch pads for Trojan viruses and exploit kits.
- McAfee adds SMS filtering, smartphone threat intelligence to Android security app
Mobile application supports Android smartphones and tablets with virus scanning and protection from Web threats and SMS attacks.
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