Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com, one that attempts to download malicious programs onto the computers of people who simply mistype the search giant's Web address.
More than a million PCs under the control of spammers are threatening the US national security, its economy and its information infrastructure, according to the FBI.
Security experts are warning users that hackers can use JPEG profile photos on instant messenger to attack networks.
Security vendor Trend Micro's UK and Japanese Web sites were hacked last week; attackers managed to inject malicious iFrames into their "virus encyclopaedia" pages.
Researchers say the popular toolbar for Internet Explorer allows attackers to read local files and execute malicious commands.
In three years phishing has transformed from an unknown threat into a multi-million dollar industry; in the next stage of its evolution, phishers will avoid using spam and instead hijack small parts of 'trusted' Web sites in order to bypass anti-phishing tools.
Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com, one that attempts to download malicious programs onto the computers of people who simply mistype the search giant's Web address.
Despite reductions in the number of computers infected by spyware applications, the troublesome software has created a billion-dollar industry that continues to plague both consumers and businesses, researchers said on Tuesday.
With Apple's impressive record on security, few people seem to be questioning how the iPhone will perform.
New coalition to name companies that sneak ads and spying programs onto computers of unsuspecting Web surfers.
The CTO of betting exchange Betfair says that more cross-industry cooperation is needed to prevent denial-of-service attacks against online businesses.
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RealNetworks acknowledged on Wednesday that three flaws affecting different versions of its media player could allow attackers to create corrupt music or video files that, when played, take control of a victim's PC.
As a security app, Laplink PCDefense needs a thorough interface overhaul and perhaps a rethink about its purpose before we can recommend it.
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