Security News: Archive: March 2009

China Claims Not Spying Over Web

China Tuesday rejected a report suggesting it may be involved in using computer networks to spy on exiled Tibetans and foreign governments, accusing its authors of being possessed by "the ghost of the Cold War."

Conficker Worm Due on April 1

With the Conficker due to return on April 1, experts are warning users to make sure that their security software is updated.

New Efforts Promote DNS Security

Three new initiatives are launched to promote use of critical practices.

Government Considers Cybersecurity Projects

U.S. cybersecurity experts focus first on staffers working out in the field.

Adobe Acrobat for Windows, Mac is Patched

The Windows and Mac version of the ubiquitous PDF reader is patched, while the Linux version remains vulnerable.

Excel Hole Remains Unpatched

A security vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that compromises a system if a user opens a poisoned file continues to threaten users.

Firefox Gets Three Fixes

As the Firefox 3.1 update approaches, Mozilla takes care of a handful of security problems.

Koobface on the Move, Experts Say

In addition to Facebook, this tough malicious bug may be infecting targets across the Web.

ID Theft Growing Rapidly in 2009

The figures for ID theft are growing at an alarming rate.

Digg Hackers' New Target: YouTube

Malware creators spread their malicious content via the comments section.