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Citigroup Inc. told its U.S. mobile banking customers they should upgrade to a new application designed for Apple Inc.'s iPhone after the bank's original version was found to have a security flaw. In an incident that highlights the growing security challenges around wireless apps, Citi said its i...

barney · barney

Researchers at wireless security company AirTight Networks have uncovered a vulnerability in the widely used WPA2 security protocol, part of the 802.11 standard. The vulnerability, termed "Hole 196", which can be exploited by attackers already authenticated to the network, allow...

barney · barney

Mozilla and Google may be increasing the bounties to security researchers who find security holes in their software products but don’t expect Microsoft to join the pay-for-flaws party. According to Threatpost’s Dennis Fisher, a Microsoft security official dismissed any suggestion that the co...

barney · barney

Dell is apparently warning customers that "a small number" of its PowerEdge R410 server motherboards may contain malicious software. "The potential issue involves a small number of PowerEdge server motherboards sent out through service dispatches that may contain malware,&...

barney · barney

Microsoft is working on a patch to prevent exploits of a newly discovered vulnerability that affects all versions of Windows. Microsoft acknowledged the flaw in a security advisory Friday, while offering a workaround, but not a patch. Microsoft updated the advisory on Monday with a short stateme...

NicKnayme · NicKnayme

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/07/20/download-mse-security-essentials-2-beta/ (Beetle I know you won't try it in beta)

barney · barney

Microsoft issued a security bulletin on Friday to warn customers of a 0-day exploit involving the Windows Shell. The vulnerability is caused due to an error in Windows Shell when parsing shortcuts (.lnk). The flaw can be exploited automatically by executing a program via a specially crafted short...

barney · barney

Ever want to hack into millions of routers? Or try to stop someone from doing so? Perhaps a discussion at the upcoming Black Hat conference in Las Vegas will help you in either or both goals. And its title, "How to Hack Millions of Routers," cuts right to the chase too. The talk will be given by...

Vindicated · Vindicated

[url=http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2010/07/re...

barney · barney

Microsoft faces a rash of zero-day vulnerabilities in some of its most important software, according to recent disclosures of unpatched bugs, including flaws in Windows XP, Internet Explorer and its flagship Web server. Along with the unveiling of a vulnerability by a group of disgruntled secur...

barney · barney

Type: Telephone Denial-of-Service Scam Method of Delivery: Landline or Cell Phone Primary Region Affected: All Regions (National) Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation- www.FBI.gov Scam Characteristics:It's a new twist on an old scam. Criminals are using automated dialing programs to se...

barney · barney

Your wireless router broadcasts your Wi-Fi signal on channels ranging from 1 to 11.* As more routers broadcast on the same channel as yours, your router's performance generally decreases. The solution: Scan for the least crowded channels and use one of those. If you're used to seeing cou...

NicKnayme · NicKnayme

http://www.readwriteweb.com/enterprise/2010/06/antivirus-product-testing-changing.php

barney · barney

Who does not have any concern to protect his windows based PC from virus, trojans and other threats but to find a best solution to get rid of online threats is not that easy. You don’t need to worry at all and leave this responsibility on us. You might do not believe but there are many Windows security tool...

barney · barney

It’s clear that Apple really doesn’t want users to think about security that much. So much so that the Cupertino giant is resorting to stealthy security updates. This from security firm Sophos: Although there is no mention of it that we could find in Apple’s release notes for Mac OS X 10.6...

barney · barney

I could easily debate this article........ Every time I write about Windows security software, I get a predictable flood of responses from Linux advocates who claim that they don’t need any such protection. Today comes a shining example of why they’re wrong. If you downloaded and inst...

barney · barney

In January 2010, Fortinet issued a report outlining our predictions for The Top 10 Security Trends for 2010. Now that we’re midway through the year, I’ve decided to look back at those prognostications and compare and contrast them with what we have been seeing today. [url=http:...

barney · barney

Marja threw me a challenge in her Spam from Xavier comments to write about creating strong passwords. The idea comes from our Lab Blog, where Sean posted about this a while ago. I am one those people that have a very short attention span for technical instructions, so let me try to explain thi...

barney · barney

Reporter's Notebook: Expected in July, the first beta of Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 delivers needed enhancements for VDI customers, although implementation requires a significant hardware refresh in the data center and possibly also at the edge. At TechEd,...

barney · barney

Just when you thought it was safe to use your computer, hackers have figured out how to attack everyday items. Your printer, your cellphone -- even the blender in your kitchen -- can be hacked and used against you. And in the not-too-distant future, as the medical field makes advances with m...

Vindicated · Vindicated

If you're using Facebook, this blog will help you secure your site.

Vindicated · Vindicated

Timely Security Information: Symantec Security Response Blog

barney · barney

A large-scale study of password-protected Web sites revealed a lack of standards across the industry that harms end-user security, according to two researchers working at the University of Cambridge in England. In particular, the weak implementations of password-based authentication at low...

barney · barney

The more you use the internet without shielding your identity, the more vulnerable you become. It is frightening to learn that hackers know a lot of details about our online activities than most of us do. As you read this article, someone is busy somewhere keeping tabs of everything you do. Ev...

barney · barney

Scammers are distributing apps for Windows Mobile-based smartphones that have malware hidden inside that makes calls to premium-rate numbers across the globe, racking up expensive bills unbeknownst to the phone's owner, a mobile security firm said on Friday. The apps--3D Anti-Te...

Vindicated · Vindicated

New Worm Targets Facebook, MySpace

barney · barney

Sigh. Here we go again. I just got an email message from one Magdalena Kessler, informing me I should reset my Twitter password (for one of our Web site feeds). She helpfully includes a link that looks like it’s at twitter.com/account/password_reset — but, of course, we know it’s not. Here’s what the...

barney · barney

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday this month will be a big one: 10 bulletins fixing 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. Three of the 10 bulletins will be rated “critical,” Microsoft’s highest severity rating. The flaws addressed in those bulletins typically expose users to r...

NicKnayme · NicKnayme

http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus Alan

barney · barney

If you are looking to attain utmost privacy while browsing the Web, you must first acknowledge that even the most basic and ubiquitous of tools like search engines tend to collect a ton of data every time you use them. Often this recorded information is like a puzzle comprising of IP addresses, search...

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	Citi Discloses Security Flaw in Its iPhone Mobile Banking App (Preview) Citigroup Inc. told its U.S. mobile banking customers they should upgrade to a new application designed for Apple Inc.'s iPhone after the bank's original version was found to have a security flaw. In an incident that highlights the growing security challenges around wireless apps, Citi said its i...	barney	1	207	Jul 27, 2010 by Vindicated
	Researchers discover WPA2 vulnerability (Preview) Researchers at wireless security company AirTight Networks have uncovered a vulnerability in the widely used WPA2 security protocol, part of the 802.11 standard. The vulnerability, termed "Hole 196", which can be exploited by attackers already authenticated to the network, allow...	barney	0	160	Jul 25, 2010 by barney
	Microsoft: No plans to pay for security vulnerabilities (Preview) Mozilla and Google may be increasing the bounties to security researchers who find security holes in their software products but don’t expect Microsoft to join the pay-for-flaws party. According to Threatpost’s Dennis Fisher, a Microsoft security official dismissed any suggestion that the co...	barney	2	220	Jul 24, 2010 by NicKnayme
	Dell warns of malware on server motherboards (Preview) Dell is apparently warning customers that "a small number" of its PowerEdge R410 server motherboards may contain malicious software. "The potential issue involves a small number of PowerEdge server motherboards sent out through service dispatches that may contain malware,&...	barney	0	162	Jul 24, 2010 by barney
	Microsoft 'working' on patch for critical Windows vulnerability (Preview) Microsoft is working on a patch to prevent exploits of a newly discovered vulnerability that affects all versions of Windows. Microsoft acknowledged the flaw in a security advisory Friday, while offering a workaround, but not a patch. Microsoft updated the advisory on Monday with a short stateme...	barney	0	176	Jul 21, 2010 by barney
	Microsoft Security Essentials 2 beta Available For Download (Preview) http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/07/20/download-mse-security-essentials-2-beta/ (Beetle I know you won't try it in beta)	NicKnayme	1	567	Jul 21, 2010 by Vindicated
	Microsoft warns of critical unpatched Windows Shell vulnerability (Preview) Microsoft issued a security bulletin on Friday to warn customers of a 0-day exploit involving the Windows Shell. The vulnerability is caused due to an error in Windows Shell when parsing shortcuts (.lnk). The flaw can be exploited automatically by executing a program via a specially crafted short...	barney	0	169	Jul 18, 2010 by barney
	Cisco Linksys among "millions" of hackable routers (Preview) Ever want to hack into millions of routers? Or try to stop someone from doing so? Perhaps a discussion at the upcoming Black Hat conference in Las Vegas will help you in either or both goals. And its title, "How to Hack Millions of Routers," cuts right to the chase too. The talk will be given by...	barney	0	156	Jul 17, 2010 by barney
	Remove Your Anti-Virus Security Software (Preview) [url=http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2010/07/re...	Vindicated	1	229	Jul 16, 2010 by barney
	Three more Microsoft zero-day bugs pop up (Preview) Microsoft faces a rash of zero-day vulnerabilities in some of its most important software, according to recent disclosures of unpatched bugs, including flaws in Windows XP, Internet Explorer and its flagship Web server. Along with the unveiling of a vulnerability by a group of disgruntled secur...	barney	0	155	Jul 14, 2010 by barney
	New Scam Alert! (Preview) Type: Telephone Denial-of-Service Scam Method of Delivery: Landline or Cell Phone Primary Region Affected: All Regions (National) Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation- www.FBI.gov Scam Characteristics:It's a new twist on an old scam. Criminals are using automated dialing programs to se...	barney	1	216	Jul 8, 2010 by Vindicated
	Find the Best Broadcast Channel for a Stronger Wi-Fi Connection (Preview) Your wireless router broadcasts your Wi-Fi signal on channels ranging from 1 to 11.* As more routers broadcast on the same channel as yours, your router's performance generally decreases. The solution: Scan for the least crowded channels and use one of those. If you're used to seeing cou...	barney	0	157	Jul 6, 2010 by barney
	Antivirus Product Testing is Changing, Whether Vendors Like it or Not (Preview) http://www.readwriteweb.com/enterprise/2010/06/antivirus-product-testing-changing.php	NicKnayme	1	227	Jun 28, 2010 by Vindicated
	The 7 Most Advanced (And Free To Use) System Security Tools For Windows 7 (Preview) Who does not have any concern to protect his windows based PC from virus, trojans and other threats but to find a best solution to get rid of online threats is not that easy. You don’t need to worry at all and leave this responsibility on us. You might do not believe but there are many Windows security tool...	barney	0	164	Jun 27, 2010 by barney
	Apple issues "stealth" anti-malware security update (Preview) It’s clear that Apple really doesn’t want users to think about security that much. So much so that the Cupertino giant is resorting to stealthy security updates. This from security firm Sophos: Although there is no mention of it that we could find in Apple’s release notes for Mac OS X 10.6...	barney	0	184	Jun 23, 2010 by barney
	Linux infection proves Windows malware monopoly is over (Preview) I could easily debate this article........ Every time I write about Windows security software, I get a predictable flood of responses from Linux advocates who claim that they don’t need any such protection. Today comes a shining example of why they’re wrong. If you downloaded and inst...	barney	5	271	Jun 20, 2010 by hrsetrdr
	From prediction to prophecy: The 2010 threat landscape (Preview) In January 2010, Fortinet issued a report outlining our predictions for The Top 10 Security Trends for 2010. Now that we’re midway through the year, I’ve decided to look back at those prognostications and compare and contrast them with what we have been seeing today. [url=http:...	barney	0	187	Jun 20, 2010 by barney
	How to create and remember strong passwords (Preview) Marja threw me a challenge in her Spam from Xavier comments to write about creating strong passwords. The idea comes from our Lab Blog, where Sean posted about this a while ago. I am one those people that have a very short attention span for technical instructions, so let me try to explain thi...	barney	0	174	Jun 19, 2010 by barney
	SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 Requires Lots of New Hardware (Preview) Reporter's Notebook: Expected in July, the first beta of Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 delivers needed enhancements for VDI customers, although implementation requires a significant hardware refresh in the data center and possibly also at the edge. At TechEd,...	barney	0	177	Jun 16, 2010 by barney
	10 Everyday Items Hackers Are Targeting Right Now (Preview) Just when you thought it was safe to use your computer, hackers have figured out how to attack everyday items. Your printer, your cellphone -- even the blender in your kitchen -- can be hacked and used against you. And in the not-too-distant future, as the medical field makes advances with m...	barney	0	161	Jun 16, 2010 by barney
	Using Facebook? Be Very Careful!! (Preview) If you're using Facebook, this blog will help you secure your site.	Vindicated	5	263	Jun 15, 2010 by barney
	Timely Security Information From Symantec (Preview) Timely Security Information: Symantec Security Response Blog	Vindicated	0	225	Jun 13, 2010 by Vindicated
	Poor password practices hurt security for all (Preview) A large-scale study of password-protected Web sites revealed a lack of standards across the industry that harms end-user security, according to two researchers working at the University of Cambridge in England. In particular, the weak implementations of password-based authentication at low...	barney	0	161	Jun 9, 2010 by barney
	How to Effectively Hide Your IP Address From Hackers and Identity Thieves (Preview) The more you use the internet without shielding your identity, the more vulnerable you become. It is frightening to learn that hackers know a lot of details about our online activities than most of us do. As you read this article, someone is busy somewhere keeping tabs of everything you do. Ev...	barney	3	229	Jun 7, 2010 by Vindicated
	Malware found lurking in apps for Windows Mobile (Preview) Scammers are distributing apps for Windows Mobile-based smartphones that have malware hidden inside that makes calls to premium-rate numbers across the globe, racking up expensive bills unbeknownst to the phone's owner, a mobile security firm said on Friday. The apps--3D Anti-Te...	barney	1	209	Jun 5, 2010 by Vindicated
	New Worm Targets Facebook, MySpace (Preview) New Worm Targets Facebook, MySpace	Vindicated	0	185	Jun 5, 2010 by Vindicated
	Beware Twitter passsword reset message! (Preview) Sigh. Here we go again. I just got an email message from one Magdalena Kessler, informing me I should reset my Twitter password (for one of our Web site feeds). She helpfully includes a link that looks like it’s at twitter.com/account/password_reset — but, of course, we know it’s not. Here’s what the...	barney	1	212	Jun 4, 2010 by Vindicated
	Patch Tuesday heads-up: 10 bulletins, 34 flaws (IE, Windows affected) (Preview) Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday this month will be a big one: 10 bulletins fixing 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. Three of the 10 bulletins will be rated “critical,” Microsoft’s highest severity rating. The flaws addressed in those bulletins typically expose users to r...	barney	1	211	Jun 4, 2010 by Vindicated
	Linux Anti-Virus? (Interesting...even to me!) (Preview) http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus Alan	NicKnayme	1	338	May 29, 2010 by barney
	Managing Your Privacy Online: Search Engines (Preview) If you are looking to attain utmost privacy while browsing the Web, you must first acknowledge that even the most basic and ubiquitous of tools like search engines tend to collect a ton of data every time you use them. Often this recorded information is like a puzzle comprising of IP addresses, search...	barney	0	181	May 28, 2010 by barney
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