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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

New Malware Tactics, Targets Expected in 2010

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Wednesday December 30, 2009

New Malware Tactics, Targets Expected in 2010
By Larry Barrett - December 30, 2009
Security software vendor predicts Adobe apps will eclipse Microsoft as most prominent targets for hacking.

12/30: JS.SecurityToolFraud Downloads Fake Security Tool and Other Viruses
By eSecurityPlanet Staff - December 30, 2009
A summary of today's malware threats.

Penn State Latest University Plagued by Data Breaches
By Larry Barrett - December 29, 2009
More than 30,000 students are now receiving notifications that a hacker or hackers had breached three separate computers, exposing their personal information.

2010: A Malware Odyssey
By Larry Barrett - December 29, 2009
Socially engineered scams, poorly protected databases and the arrival of Windows 7 will keep security software vendors and their clients busy in the new year.

12/29: AntiToolbar Gives Exaggerated Threats
By eSecurityPlanet Staff - December 29, 2009
AntiToolbar is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

12/28: FakeAV-AKO Steals Confidential Information
By eSecurityPlanet Staff - December 28, 2009
A summary of the day's latest spyware, virus, Trojan, and other malware alerts.

Intel Patches Trusted Execution
By Sean Michael Kerner - December 23, 2009
Intel patches for a critical flaw that could have made trusted execution less than trustworthy.

Simple Data Security Solutions
By Michael Horowitz - December 23, 2009
If you prioritize data security--and who doesn't?--the Aegis Padlock portable hard drive offers a secure, affordable solution for Windows, Mac, and Linux that's simple enough for even non-IT pros to manage.

Obama Taps Former Microsoft Exec to Head Cybersecurity
By Kenneth Corbin - December 22, 2009
Prolonged search for White House cybersecurity coordinator leads to a former Bush official.

AirTight Simplifies Wireless Security and Performance Analysis
By Lisa Phifer - December 22, 2009
SpectraGuard Enterprise 6.0 adds new forensics and troubleshooting modules to improve Wireless IPS signal-to-noise ratio and cut TCO.

Top Ten Security Tips for the Holidays
By Lisa Phifer - December 18, 2009
Unfortunately, the weather outside isn't the only thing that's frightful this time of year. Use our PC security tips to protect yourself from spyware, hackers, and other Grinchy things.

12/22: DelpBanc-A Steals from Banking Sites and Other Warnings
By eSecurityPlanet Staff - December 22, 2009
A summary of spyware, virus, and other malware warnings from the past 24 hours.

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Hacker Taps Into College Library Server
By Larry Barrett - December 21, 2009
North Carolina community colleges fess up to security breach that exposed Social Security and driver's license numbers of more than 51,000 people

12/21: SysDefence Displays Fake Security Alerts
By eSecurityPlanet Staff - December 21, 2009
SysDefence is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

Twitter Defaced By 'Iranian Cyber Army'
By Kenneth Corbin - December 18, 2009
Short-lived attack is the latest in a string of security incidents at popular microblogging site.

12/18: Critical Vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator and More
By eSecurityPlanet Staff - December 18, 2009
A collection of the day's latest threat warnings.

Adobe Delays Patch Release for PDF Vulnerability
By Larry Barrett - December 17, 2009
Company officials acknowledge serious security problem in its PDF viewing and editing applications but won't provide the patch for almost a month.

Microsoft Helps Root Out Child Exploitation Images Online
By Stuart J. Johnston - December 17, 2009
Even resizing or compressing images doesn't stop Microsoft Research-designed PhotoDNA from spotting illegal images.

House Panel Seeks Answers on TSA Web Gaffe
By Kenneth Corbin - December 17, 2009
Acting head of agency tells lawmakers that extent of breach was minimal and a thorough security review is well underway.






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