Storm Trojan Takes Social Measures
The Trojan uses Webmail, blogs and message boards as conduits for spreading malware code.
Google Fixes Dangerous Desktop Flaw
Integrating Web and desktop creates 'perfect storm' for future flaws, researcher says.
Symantec Sounds Warning on Router Passwords
Symantec warns on a vulnerability in some home broadband routers.
Fraudsters Update Pump-And-Dump
Regulators warn online brokerage frauds on the rise.
T.J. Maxx Hit by Data Breach
Consumer data, including credit card info and driver's licenses, has been stolen from the retailer.
Less Data, More Security
Will data minimization be the key to enhancing data security? Experts say it's a trend to watch.
Hospitals Becoming Popular ID Theft Target
'Cancer patients are big money' for ID thieves, privacy expert warns.
Vista Exploit Looking For Achilles' Heel
First Vista exploit could mean lasting problems for Microsoft, according to a security vendor.
QuickTime Exploit Greets 'Month of Apple Bugs'
UPDATED: A New Year flaw raises URL-handling issues in the media player.
Vista Security Takes a Hit
The OS is proving not to be as unsinkable as Microsoft claimed.
Don't Open That Word File, Microsoft Warns
UPDATED: A new Word vulnerability targets Windows and Mac users, according to software maker.
MySpace Hit by QuickTime Worm
Phishers exploit QuickTime's JavaScript to snag user information.
Apple Patch Plugs AirPort Holes
UPDATED: Original AirPort opens wireless users to attacks, according to Apple.
'Critical' Flaw in Visual Studio 2005
An ActiveX vulnerability is being exploited, security researchers say.
Vista's PatchGuard Bypassed?
Microsoft says its security 'is no silver bullet.'
Financial Firms Join Security Audit Program
Assessment program hopes to replace cumbersome and costly individual interviews with standards-based requirements.
Apple Blames Microsoft for iPod Virus
UPDATED: Small number of video iPods affected, Apple says.
Microsoft Plans Nearly Dozen Patches
This week's patch release targets may include high-profile flaws in Windows and Office.
Second Third-Party Windows Fix Appears
As Microsoft waits, unofficial patches become an established answer to sudden security threats.
PowerPoint, IE Hit By New Zero-Day Flaws
Is espionage behind the latest attacks?
GE Employee Data Stolen From Laptop
The company alerted 50,000 current and former employees that a stolen laptop held names and Social Security numbers.
VML Exploit Subsiding, Questions Remain
Although first wave of attacks subside, security vendors expect more are on the way.
Microsoft Investigates Word 2000 Trojan
Zero-day exploit draws mixed concern from security vendors.
Microsoft Revises Security Patch
Revised security bulletin addresses problems experienced by some XP users, according to the software maker.
HackBerry: RIM Mobile Device Shown Vulnerable
New software exploit could be first to target the popular BlackBerry e-mail device.
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