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Drive-by download attacks menace gov sites

2008-07-23 17:30:31 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
The number of drive-by download attacks has tripled and they are beginning to affect government websites as well as small business operations
 
 
 
 
 
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Security heading for the cloud

2008-07-17 15:25:46 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Security software will jump off PCs and into 'the cloud', with spending on online security services forecast to triple by 2013
 
 
 
 
 
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Oracle preps summer patch cluster

2008-07-11 16:29:13 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Oracle is preparing to release 45 security patches on Tuesday 15 July as part of its quarterly update cycle
 
 
 
 
 
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Zero day Word flaw exploited by Trojan

2008-07-09 15:29:08 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Microsoft warns that an unpatched Word vulnerability has become the subject of targeted attacks
 
 
 
 
 
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Calyx secures deal with ISE

2008-07-08 11:34:02 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Irish ICT firm Calyx has signed a deal with the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) to provide it with a range of security solutions
 
 
 
 
 
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Scareware runs amok on PlayStation site

2008-07-03 15:28:35 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Gamers visiting the US Sony PlayStation website risk malware infection after the site was hit by hackers
 
 
 
 
 
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Microsoft fights gaming Trojan menace

2008-06-24 09:28:09 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Microsoft is claiming big success in its efforts to to rescue gamers from malware
 
 
 
 
 
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FTC wants to hit spyware guys where it hurts

2008-06-13 18:26:59 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
The Federal Trade Commission told a US Senate committee it could bring new vigour to the fight against spyware by making spyware purveyors pay civil penalties
 
 
 
 
 
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Microsoft, Apple issue slew of security fixes

2008-06-11 18:30:04 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Microsoft and Apple released a batch of critical security fixes within 24 hours of each other, patching a variety of components including the Internet Explorer browser, Bluetooth services and the QuickTime media player
 
 
 
 
 
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Apple mega update strikes out calendering bug

2008-05-29 18:21:57 by Editor in ElectricNews.net - SECURITY
 
Apple pushed out a bumper security and performance update on Wednesday that finally plugs a long-standing security hole
 
 
 
 
 
 
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