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»T-434: Security update available for Shockwave Player
Security update available for Shockwave Player
»T-433: Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Security Advisory for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
»T-432: Google Chrome Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Google Chrome Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
»T-431: Linux Kernel Null Pointer Dereference in irda_bind() May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Linux Kernel Null Pointer Dereference in irda_bind() May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
»T-430: Apple QuickTime Flaw in QTPlugin.ocx ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Apple QuickTime Flaw in QTPlugin.ocx ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
»T-429: WaspTime MS-SQL Database instance with blank password for sa account
WaspTime MS-SQL Database instance with blank password for sa account
»T-428: Vulnerability in Help and Support Center
Vulnerability in Help and Support Center
»T-427: VMWare WebAccess Vulnerability
VMWare WebAccess Vulnerability
»T-426: Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK/PIF' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability
»T-425: Desktop Java running in web browsers
Desktop Java running in web browsers
»T-424: Windows TCP/IP Stack IcmpSendEcho2Ex() Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service
Windows TCP/IP Stack IcmpSendEcho2Ex() Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service
»T-423: Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) - Insecure Library Loading Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) - Insecure Library Loading Could Allow Remote Code Execution
»T-422: Adobe Flash Player and AIR (CVE-2010-2216) Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player and AIR (CVE-2010-2216) Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerability
»T-421: Multiple CACTI Security Vulnerabilities
Multiple CACTI Security Vulnerabilities
»T-420: Microsoft Windows TCP/IP IPv6 Extension Header Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows TCP/IP IPv6 Extension Header Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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»September issue of VB published
The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
»ARF published as IETF standard
Abuse report format helps auto-handling of email complaints
»Microsoft releases new fix for DLL vulnerability
Earlier workaround believed to be too complex for most users.
»Malicious tweets link to fake TweetDeck update
Twitter resets passwords for accounts that appear to have been hacked.
»94% of Internet users befriend unknown 'good-looking woman'
Sensitiva data shared after two-hour chat.
»Investment boost for Quick Heal
Indian security firm gets hefty cash injection.
»41% of spam sent via Rustock botnet
Botnet spam back after short summer break.
»Avast gets $100m investment boost
Growth equity firm invests in Czech firm
»Computer chip giant buys AV giant
Intel becomes new owner of McAfee for the princely sum of $7.8bn

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»SHould SMBs Invest In Cyber Risk Insurance?
Experts say the right cyber risk insurance policy could save even small enterprises from catastrophi ...
»NSS Labs To Open Marketplace For Buying And Selling Exploits
No zero-days on 'Exploit Hub'
»Fraud At Sprint Offers Lessons For Enterprises, Experts Say
Insider attacks leading to Sprint phone fraud might have been prevented with a few simple practices, ...
»Forensics Out Of Reach For Most Small To Midsize Organizations
Software-as-a-service, managed forensics services needed
»String Of Deals Shows Demand for Cloud-Based Authentication
Acquisitions highlight how authentication-as-a-service is now part of identity and access management ...
»Tech Insight: Retooling Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing For IPv6
Traditional host discovery via network scanning won't work with IPv6, but alternative methods are av ...
»Five Ways To Stop Mass SQL Injection Attacks
The best practices for mitigating this popular form of attack often are not being deployed
»IPv6 Transition Poses New Security Threats
Next-generation IP protocol comes with more security as well as some potential flaws of its own ...
»Networked Scanners Offer A Window Into The Enterprise, Researcher Says
Emerging Web-based features make it possible to capture document contents remotely from networked sc ...

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News Blog: "Mass Panic! The iPhone Has a Vulnerability"
This can't be good - Researchers at the Black Hat security conference on Thursday showed an iPhone security flaw which exploits a weakness in SMS text messaging to take control of the device. From ComputerWorld
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