Online banking theftsComputer Crime Research Center, Ukraine - 22 minutes ago... withdrawals and in some cases bankruptcies has authorities cautioning online banking users that they may be tracked by scammers using illegal spyware to access ...
FAQ | Switch from AOL slows PC's bootupPhiladelphia Inquirer, PA - 23 hours ago... If it does, he should have a conversation with Verizon. Q: I installed Spyware Doctor and removed spyware and adware that it found. ...
Aladdin eSafe Gateway Solution Protects Against New WMF ExploitIT News Online, India - 11 hours agoThe primary attack vector for WMF comes from manipulated Web-based images and pop-ups that download spyware and Trojans, as a result conventional content ...
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Microsoft scrambles to find major Windows flaw St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Engineers at Microsoft Corp. are trying to find a major flaw in Windows operating systems that threatens users who simply visit certain Web sites. Most Windows flaws require users to interact with a site, such as when they click on a Web link or open e-mail file attachments.Save to My Web
Microsoft Scrambles to Find Major Windows Flaw RedNova - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
By David Sheets, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Dec. 31--Engineers at Microsoft Corp. are trying to find a major flaw in Windows operating systems that threatens users who simply visit certain Web sites.Save to My Web
Friday, December 30, 2005
Sony Offers Settlement in DRM Suit NewsFactor - 42 minutes ago
Sony BMG Entertainment has reached a tentative agreement in a class action lawsuit over copy protection technology the company included on 52 of its music CD titles.Save to My Web
Sony reaches settlement over CD spyware suit India Daily - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Sony BMG Music Entertainment has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who filed a class action lawsuit over the music companys copy-protection software on CDs, court papers show.Save to My Web
XaviX J-Mat PC Magazine - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
You don't get moves like Jackie Chan just by watching his movies.Save to My Web
XaviX Golf PC Magazine - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
Here is another way to hit the greens without leaving the living room.Save to My Web
QMotions Baseball PC Magazine - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
It's never too early to think about spring training, and this controller system will help get you into the swing of things.Save to My Web
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Talking TechRichmond.com, VA - 5 hours ago... That's when the fury began for Sony, which initially tried to brush off bloggers who complained the software code was akin to spyware because it installed ...
Security expert says Mac users may have a false sense of securityTG Daily - 13 hours agoSpyware and keystroke loggers have often been thought of as a Windows only problem, but Nicholas Raba, CEO of SecureMac.com and co-author of Maximum Security ...
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
2005: Were the Grownups in Charge? IT Management - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
At this time of year it's irresistible to take a look back. It was an interesting and fun year, and it was also a year full of events that left me scratching my head and wondering if any grownups are in charge.Save to My Web
MSN Dial-Up Secured With McAfee InternetNews.com - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Subscribers will receive virus scans and firewall protection by early next year.Save to My Web
Geektime serves Web clients 24/7, 365 Antelope Valley Press - 39 minutes ago
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Wednesday, December 28, 2005.Save to My Web
Password-stealing Trojan Snares Spanish Speakers Security Pipeline - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
A Trojan horse that arrives via MSN Messenger tries to swipe Spanish speakers' online banking usernames and passwords, said Bilbao, Spain-based Panda Software Tuesday.Save to My Web
NSA Sends Out SpywareSecurity Pronews, KY - 10 hours ago... One aspect to this argument focuses on the Internet world. The NSA uses spyware as part of their electronic eavesdropping network. ...
Check Point and Sygate corral end pointsComputerworld Australia, Australia - 7 hours ago... strong client security and flexible policy management, both Check Point Integrity 6.0 and Sygate Enterprise Protection 5.0 help prevent spyware, worms, trojans ...
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Check Point, Sygate Corral End Points RedNova - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
By Garza, Victor R NETWORK SECURITY Similarly strong network access control solutions make for a hard choice AT THEIR CORE, CHECK POINT Integrity and Sygate Enterprise Protection are effectively policy-based firewalls. That's the cake.Save to My Web
Open-Source Alternatives To Microsoft Windows Operating Systems And Applications: "Just Say No To Microsoft" Book Review MasterNewMedia.org - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
If you are looking for reasons, information, and facts supporting the use of alternative operating systems and application to the standard Microsoft set, this new book by Tony Bove may indeed provide some valuable information. Educational and academic institutions and increasingly governments, in many parts of the world, have started to adopt or seriously consider alternative operating systems Save to My Web
Monday, December 26, 2005
Sony has more trouble in store in TexasTechWhack, India - 5 hours agoThey had already sued the company a couple of weeks ago claiming that the company installed a spyware application in the PCs of the users to prevent them from ...
Top Security Trends for 2006Red Herring, CA - 6 hours ago... Other legislation in the federal pipeline includes a bill that would set standards on what is spyware, how these programs should behave, and what is deemed ...
Winners and Losers of 2005Slyck, NY - 10 hours ago... Most people didn t know what a rootkit was. But Sony-BMG gave us all an excellent education on rootkits, spyware, and Digital Rights Management. ...
Saturday, December 24, 2005
NSA Create Spyware, Release to TargetsBetaDot - 59 minutes agoThe US government says their secret spyware application is likely the most classified application to exist in the current administration. ...
Internet users warned of spywareJapan Today, Japan - 18 hours ago... computer users surfing the Internet and making purchases or using banking services online are advised to be aware of a software called "spyware" that may be ...
The Computer Geeks Who Saved Christmas Washington Post - 46 minutes ago
Stan King is going to Pittsburgh and then Los Angeles to visit family for the holidays; he has already gotten word that he needs to fix computers belonging to his cousins, his nieces and nephews in both places. District resident Laura Maschal needs to load Apple's iTunes on her dad's computer during...Save to My Web
For Some, Just Reading a Column Isn't Enough New York Times - 9 minutes ago
FOR my last column of the year, I'm letting a few readers have their say. Every column has elicited reaction; however the ones I assume are going to generate the biggest fuss aren't always the ones that do. Somewhat to my surprise, the strongest responses have been to my columns on computers (we can thank the Mac users for that), on hiring private nurses and on the Do Not Call registry (mainly Save to My Web
Friday, December 23, 2005
Texas expands it's spyware lawsuit against Sony BMGCD Freaks.com, Netherlands - 13 hours ago... to a lawsuit against Sony BMG Music Entertainment (6758.T) accusing it of violating the state"s laws on deceptive trade practices by hiding "spyware" on its ...
A pretty fast bug hunterMalaysia Star, Malaysia - 7 hours ago... The weakest link in the suite is the spyware scanner, which we found a little wanting. We were not too impressed that it did not ...
Microsoft promotes four steps to a more secure Windows PCDigital Home, Canada - 21 hours ago... But anti-virus programs need to be kept to up to date to help protect against new threats as they emerge. Use anti-spyware software. ...
The final frontierExpress Computers, India - 2 hours ago... Spyware, Trojans and key loggers: These programs get installed on desktops when employees access Web sites infected with malicious code, access and share ...
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Red Hat nearly doubles profit in third quarter InfoWorld - 10 minutes ago
( InfoWorld ) - Red Hat Inc. nearly doubled its profit in the third quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, it said on Wednesday. The Linux vendor reported diluted net income of US$24.5 million for the three-month period to Nov. 30, compared to $12.4 million for the same quarter in 2004. Diluted net income per share was $0.12, up from $0.06 the year earlier. Revenue came in Save to My Web
Texas Expands Suit Against Sony BMG BetaNews - 42 minutes ago
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has expanded his state's lawsuit against Sony BMG that was filed in November over the use of illegal spyware in its XCP copy-protection mechanism.Save to My Web
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
RESCUECOM Study Reveals Top Problems Facing U.S. Computer Users as the Holiday Season Nears CRM Today - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
As the holidays approach, computers and other technology-related items are expected to be among the nation's hottest gifts. Technology is also crucial for the businesses providing both on-line and traditional in-store shopping for the millions of consumers making their holiday purchases.Save to My Web
FTC urges cross-border spam fight UK Comment Wire - 34 minutes ago
The US Federal Trade Commission yesterday urged Congress to pass legislation that would enable it to share information with foreign governments when investigating spammers and malicious hackers.Save to My Web
You're infected so pay us to get infested The Register - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Spyware spam scams dissectedSave to My Web
Anti-virus...Sanrasoft launches new technology India Infoline - 6 minutes ago
"The way we fight viruses is fundamentally flawed. By the time the antivirus software catches up, the damage has already been done." - Matthew Williamson (HP Research).Save to My Web
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Netgear Upgrades SMB Networking Products CRN - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
Netgear has unveiled three new ProSafe stackable smart switches and a dual-band wireless access point that incorporates stronger security features.Save to My Web
McAfee, Inc. and Toshiba Partner in Japan to Offer Comprehensive Security Solutions for Spring 2006 Dynabook Notebook [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
McAfee, Inc., the leader in Intrusion Prevention and Risk Management solutions, together with its Japanese affiliate, McAfee Co., Ltd., today announced that Toshiba will pre-install McAfee security solutions on its 2006 Dynabook Notebook PCs, beginning with Dynabook's spring 2006 models.Save to My Web
Panda GateDefender 8200 Awarded NSS Approved Certification [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - 47 minutes ago
Panda Software's perimeter protection solution for corporate networks, Panda GateDefender 8200, has recently received NSS Approved certification for Secure Content Appliances , awarded by the world's most foremost independent testing facility, The NSS Group, to devices that pass its demanding performance and functioning tests.Save to My Web
Companies struggle to keep pace with spyware Asahi Shimbun, Japan - 1 hour ago Spyware, malicious software that takes surreptitious control of a computer and transmits sensitive data to thieves, is spreading in Japan. CubicleSoft Announces VerifyMyPC PR Web (press release), WA - 19 hours ago VerifyMyPC identifies viruses, spyware, damaged software applications, modified operating system components, and even premature hardware failures. MacScan, Long Awaited Spyware Protection Software, Released for Emediawire (press release), WA - 17 hours ago MacScan 2.0 now protects users running Mac OS X from spyware, keystroke loggers and trojan horses. (PRWEB) December 19, 2005 SecureMac Number of Virus Threats Continues To Rise CIO Today, CA - 9 hours ago The number of new virus threats, especially spyware and adware, will continue to rise next year, thus presenting businesses with new concerns about security on
Monday, December 19, 2005
Beware spyware! Edmonton Sun, Canada - 1 hour ago But spyware is another matter entirely. Most are for spyware, worms and viruses. Spyware includes items inserted on your machine to track activities. MacScan, Long Awaited Spyware Protection Software, Released for Emediawire (press release), WA - 58 minutes ago MacScan 2.0 now protects users running Mac OS X from spyware, keystroke loggers and trojan horses. (PRWEB) December 19, 2005 SecureMac
Sunday, December 18, 2005
It's Phishy! Edmonton Sun, Canada - 10 hours ago In fact, according to Symantec, the company that makes the Norton series of security products, use of spyware to log keystrokes is already surpassing phishing SpyAxe anti-spyware installed by trojan ZDNet - 22 hours ago Supposed anti-spyware program SpyAxe is installed by a trojan named zlob.cy (aka Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Zlob) according to F-Secure.
How Sony became an ugly sister The Observer, UK - 2 hours ago Columbia. It is that putting copy-protection on music CDs inevitably leads to 'spyware' of the kind discovered by Russinovich. Why? WatchGuard Maintains Worldwide UTM Sales EFY Times (press release), India - 19 hours ago In addition to firewall, network intrusion and gateway anti-virus protection, the Firebox X also offers content filtering, anti-spyware and spam-blocking
Saturday, December 17, 2005
SpyAxe and Win32.Zlob p2pnet.net, Canada - 13 hours ago p2p news / p2pnet: "Stefan has spent a considerable amount of time lately here in the Anti-Spyware lab looking into SpyAxe," says F-Secure. Tech Headlines you won't see in 2006 Tech Republic (subscription), KY - 19 hours ago 1. Majority of businesses report that Spyware is under control. Some members I've spoken with claim that dealing with Spyware issues
Friday, December 16, 2005
Old wine... Sydney Morning Herald - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
As regular as Christmas decorations, software companies such as McAfee and Symantec roll out new editions of their system and security suites at this time of the year.Save to My Web
Congress is getting off track The Sanford Herald - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
I noticed that Congress, which is forever concerning itself with what shouldn't concern it while neglecting its genuine duties, has been huffing and puffing recently about spam and spyware - which in this case is not the meat product but the electronic equivalent of junk mail, and not an FBI-planted bug but a bit of software planted by marketing people.Save to My Web
Security Researcher: Rootkits Common for Spyware Enterprise IT Planet - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
A security researcher says rootkits are finding the most use among spyware authors out to hide their programs from wary users.Save to My Web
Hitachi names new president InfoWorld - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
( InfoWorld ) - Hitachi Ltd. has named a new president and chief operating officer to take charge of the company from the beginning of its new financial year, it said Thursday. Kazuo Furukawa, who is currently an executive vice president of the company and also president and chief executive officer (CEO) of its information and telecommunications systems group, will rise to the top of Save to My Web
Regular Patch Schedules "Two-Edged Sword" ChannelWeb - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
A security analyst takes aim at the practice of some vendors to roll out patches on regular schedules, calling the practice a "two-edged sword."Save to My Web
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Roi For Online Advertising Touted At HSMAI Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference Hospitality Net - 20 minutes ago
MCLEAN, VA | With predictions that online advertising will grow to $18.9 billion by 2010 and assertions that the ROI for online advertising is second only to direct marketing, attendees to the recent Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference, held at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, CA, were urged to protect their Save to My Web
OneCare runs into tracking trouble ZDNet UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Microsoft still has to get the hang of the 'black art' of ensuring its security software plays well with othersSave to My Web
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Commercial help for open source security package ZDNet UK - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
eEye Digital Security is looking to the Clam Antivirus Project to improve the open source offering Save to My Web
eEye looks to open source for antivirus Silicon.com - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
Blink and you'll miss it... Save to My Web
Congress wasting too much time The Jackson Sun - 38 minutes ago
I noticed that Congress, which is forever concerning itself with what shouldn't concern it while neglecting its genuine duties, has been huffing and puffing recently about spam and spyware - which in this case is not the meat product but the electronic equivalent of junk mail, and not an FBI-planted bug but a bit of software planted by marketing people.Save to My Web
HELP DESK: Impartial Internet could be history The Charlotte Observer - 3 minutes ago
Everyone is equal on the Internet. Maybe the real Bill Gates can go places I can't. But online, his e-mail is handled just like mine.Save to My Web
Monday, December 12, 2005
Webroot, the expert in anti-spyware, to provide PC World customers SourceWire (press release), UK - 8 hours ago LONDON, UK, December 12, 2005 Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of anti-spyware software and other security technologies for consumer and Practice safe surfing over festive season Security Park, UK - 9 hours ago ScanSafe, which helps companies protect staff from web threats like Spyware, Adware and viruses, believes that many employees who are using the Internet at
Contact 16: A PC could be a risky gift WNDU 16 - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
Planning on getting a new computer for Christmas? Then, you'll want to make sure it has updated virus and spyware protection.Save to My Web
Tech help: Free downloads can come with spyware - be careful Palm Beach Post - 10 minutes ago
Question: Is anything really free? Do some freebie downloads have a hidden purpose at my expense? I am suspicious of Smiley Central, which I use to brighten up my e-mails. Also, would it be legal for freebies to use me?Save to My Web
'TIS the season to be wary Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
ASB warns the public that the rising instances of online fraud mean people should be extra vigilant during the festive season.Save to My Web
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Intel Narrows Q4 Forecast ChannelWeb - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Intel narrowed its fourth-quarter sales forecast but left the midpoint unchanged as it works through meeting demand for some chips and the lingering effects of an inventory buildup.Save to My Web
IE vulnerability enabling spyware, adware UPI - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- San Diego-based Websense security firm says a still-unpatched Internet Explorer vulnerability is enabling spyware and adware.Save to My Web
Friday, December 09, 2005
AOL Now Offers Security Suite Security Pronews, KY - 11 hours ago AOL is now offering their version of a security suite. They launched this venture on Tuesday and it works against viruses, spyware and identity fraud. Adware, Spyware On Fewer PCs Mediapost.com, CT - 22 hours ago THE PREVALENCE OF SPYWARE AND adware has dropped since last year, according to a new report by America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
AOL Reports Imperiled User Security TechNewsWorld, CA - 57 minutes ago The only figure that is larger than the 81 percent of home PCs that lack critical security applications such as anti-virus, anti-spyware or firewall software Legislative Round-up iMedia Connection, CA - 16 hours ago Although adware and spyware are clearly two different animals, some pending legislation could affect the use of both. At least 11 MadZ Software Releases P2P Doctor 2.0: An Adware, Spyware, and PR Web (press release), WA - 11 hours ago P2P Doctor 2.0 removes and blocks all adware, spyware, malware, popup ads, banner ads, and other third party software bundled with Kazaa Media Desktop, Morpheus New survey highlights the need for spyware education Newstarget.com, Taiwan - 15 hours ago A survey from California security company Trend Micro reports that 87 percent of corporate users are now familiar with spyware threats, but more than 50
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Upcoming WNA Meeting OregonLive.com, OR - 13 hours ago By now, you've seen articles discussing how using Microsoft's Internet Explorer can leave your computer vulnerable to spyware and viruses. In the computer world, never ever assume Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL - 4 hours ago So you go to a company that writes spyware and tell them to write a program that will force a PC user to visit your Web site, either by redirecting them there New version of Blue Coat's Spyware Interceptor expands protection Security Park, UK - 18 hours ago Industry estimates indicate that 67% of all computers have some form of spyware, and as much as 25% of corporate help desk calls come from end users whose
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
John Swainson: CA's Mr. Fix-It CNET - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Q&338;A John Swainson, president and CEO of Computer Associates, talks tech.Save to My Web
D-Link bolsters line of SMB security products InfoWorld - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
( InfoWorld ) - D-Link Corp. Monday fortified its NetDefend security product line for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with new firewall products and a security appliance, a company spokesman said. The new firewalls, the D-Link NetDefend Firewall/VPN Applications, or the DFL-800 and DFL-1600, combine stateful packet inspection functionality offered in currently available NetDefend Save to My Web
AOL Launches a New Security Suite destinationCRM - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
America Online has launched a new security suite to help its members protect themselves from viruses, spyware, phishing attacks, and identity theft.Save to My Web
Consumer groups offer tips for safe online shopping BizJournals - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
The Albuquerque-based Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Southwest is warning Internet shoppers to be wary of security issues as they cruise the Web for holiday gifts.Save to My Web
Monday, December 05, 2005
Sony BMG recalls CDs with spyware Detroit Free Press, United States - 20 hours ago infected hard drives. But the Texas attorney general is suing Sony BMG anyway, under that state's new anti-spyware law. Even the Microsoft preps local arm on Windows Vista ComputerWorld Philippines, Philippines - 5 hours ago improvements on the new version of Windows are security-related, including improvements for Internet Explorer version 7 and a built-in anti-spyware tool to be
Sunday, December 04, 2005
With AOL's Triton, the Message Sent Is One of Overmarketing Washington Post - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
America Online has come out with a major new software release, one that may change how millions of people experience the Internet.Save to My Web
Technology News | Home EARTHtimes.org - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
CALIFORNIA: To say that Sony BMG Music Entertainment's Digital Rights Management strategy has backfired would be an understatement. CDs released with the copy protection software have caused a consumer outrage that threatens to bury the company in an avalanche of lawsuits.Save to My Web
Doubling Up on Anti-Virus Software and Keyboard Delay Settings Washington Post - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
Q I've been using Norton AntiVirus, but after reading last week's review of the free AVG and Avast software, I'm thinking of adding them to Norton for another layer of protection . Should I?Save to My Web
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Zone Labs sued over spyware classification Register, UK - 20 hours ago firm Zone Labs taking issue with a warning generated by the security firm's personal firewall software, which labels 180solutions advertising client as spyware Researchers Want Right to Bypass Protected Spyware Slashdot - 11 hours ago Office for an exemption (pdf) to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) so that they can circumvent copy protection technology used to protect spyware. 'Spyware' Label Delays Deal, Sparks Libel Lawsuit Mediapost.com, CT - 15 hours ago with a business offer, but told the company it couldn't go ahead with a deal until Zone Labs stopped classifying 180solutions as "spyware" that monitored mouse
Friday, December 02, 2005
Adware Company Sues Zone Labs BetaNews - 20 hours ago 180's case against Zone Labs highlights the fine line between adware and spyware, and how security vendors should classify such applications. IM Threats Skyrocket Over The Past Year Security Pronews, KY - 17 hours ago "The rate of IM threat mutations combined with increasingly sophisticated payloads such as spyware and information gathering agents clearly indicates that IM
Canadian Sony BMG To Take Back Spyware CDs Billboard Radio Monitor, NY - 6 hours ago By Etan Vlessing. Sony BMG Music Canada began a mail-in exchange program Wednesday for music CDs sold that contained spyware. Facing Adware Company Sues Zone Labs BetaNews - 2 hours ago 180's case against Zone Labs highlights the fine line between adware and spyware, and how security vendors should classify such applications.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
