Tags: browser, security, trojan

News (99)

• Attackers exploit zero-day Windows flaw

  A zero-day exploit that takes advantage of a vulnerability in the Windows cursor could be spreading rapidly.

• Trojan piggybacks on Firefox

  A new Trojan horse making the rounds has been installing itself as a Firefox extension, according to security company McAfee.

• Bank trojan charges for sex, breaks two-factor

  A banking trojan designed to intercept Australian customers' authentication details has been discovered. It can circumvent two-factor authentication and will force-feed 600 porn sites to infected PCs, according to security researchers.

• Trojan singles out Comm Bank customers

  Security firm F-Secure has discovered a password stealing trojan targeting Commonwealth Bank users -- and the malware isn't being detected by the free antivirus software the bank is offering its online users.

• 2007: How was it for security?

  Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

Blogs (4)

• 

  Spyware: have we lost the war?

  Last week, two security companies spoke to me about their new products and I suddenly realised that we are close to losing the war against spyware.

• 

  StumbleUpon is great but ban it immediately

  StumbleUpon is one of most interesting and addictive new tools on the Web but administrators should immediately ban its use at work.

• 

  Symantec quits beating the 'OS X malware' drum

  The latest Internet Threat Survey from Symantec is a whopping 120 pages and unlike in its previous reports, the company has avoided any mention of malware for Apple's OS X.

• 

  Web 2.0 makes phishing spam obsolete

  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.

Features and Case Studies (30)

• 2007: How was it for security?

  Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

• The secrets of open source security

  The Linux vs. Windows security debate is a contest of examples, which stand in place of the concepts that comprise a larger, more fundamental question of what the security benefits and detriments are for the open source and closed source development models.

• Viruses: Is the worst yet to come?

  Although the threat of computer viruses has been a latent concern for well over a decade, experts have warned that a massive viral outbreak has the potential to seriously compromise the very backbone of the Internet. ZDNet Australia takes a look at the viruses of 2001, and the threats for the future.

• Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

  The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

• Cybercriminals: Always one step ahead

  A new security problem that exploits Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has shaken the online banking community. Perhaps it's time to explore other options?

Reviews (23)

• Microsoft moves into antivirus realm

  Antivirus software makers aim to protect users against Internet threats, but now have to face a new threat of their own: Microsoft.

• Norton Internet Security 2008

  While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.

• Pop those pop-ups: Six packages tested

  Fed up with pop-up ads? We review six ad-free browser apps, each with its own method of removing annoying solicitations.

• McAfee AntiSpyware

  McAfee AntiSpyware's automated spyware scanning makes this a sensible addition to any PC's security measures.

• Is IE emptying your bank account?

  Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

• Just In

• Most Popular

• Most Discussed

Hot Spot - What's Important

Footy Club switches to Single Business Communications Solution

Connect growing business demands using Next Dimension Working™

Click here to find out more about Telstra's single solution vendor capabilities

Find out how to combine network connectivity with mobile broadband and IP telephony

Reader Services

Popular Topics

Essentials