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Flash! Firefox No Longer an Automatic Defense Against Browser Drive-Bys

Posted By: Mainer  Today, 03:41 PM
Security exploits still target browser vulnerabilities, but attacks on browser plug-ins and vulnerable third-party controls such as Flash and Acrobat are becoming more common. That means Firefox users need to be as cautious as users of Internet Explorer.

The playing field for drive-by exploits through Web browsers appears to be evening these days, thanks to the rise of exploits through third-party controls. The chances of Firefox users being exploited are a lot better than they used t ... [more]
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Microsoft to Phase Out Windows Live OneCare

Posted By: Mainer  Today, 03:39 PM
Microsoft is giving up on its Windows Live OneCare subscription service next June. But it is not giving up on the security business entirely - it has plans for a free, anti-malware product code-named "Morro."

Two years after releasing Windows Live OneCare with much fanfare, Microsoft announced Nov. 18 that it is abandoning the subscription service next June.

ht ... [more]
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Symantec CEO John Thompson To Retire

Posted By: no one  Today, 04:03 AM
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Symantec on Monday said CEO John W. Thompson, 59, will retire on April 3, at the end of its fiscal year.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/manage...cleID=212100371
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Feds shutter one-stop stalker shop

Posted By: no one  Today, 03:38 AM
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Federal watchdogs have shut down a website that advertised a comprehensive snooping service that included a stealthy trojan, online support, and a database that sorted and stored the confidential passwords, chat transcripts, and activities of those being stalked.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/18/remotespy_shut_down/< ... [more]
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IT Security - Use Facts and not FUD for security solutions

Posted By: harrywaldron  Yesterday, 02:29 PM
protect.gif The article below notes that FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) may be used to "sell the need for security" to home users or even in some organizations. FUD means that exaggerated claims are used to alarm folks into making security decisions. However, I ... [more]
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FREE ZoneAlarm Pro

Posted By: ourstanley  Nov 15 2008, 09:44 AM
If you want ZoneAlarm Pro which contains a firewall, antispyware, and ID protection service (including credit monitoring) normally costs $39.95. The download location for the free ZoneAlarm Pro package will go live at 6 AM PDT on Tuesday morning.
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AVG/Flash Player Problem

Posted By: JohnBurns  Nov 14 2008, 05:00 PM
My 2 home pc's after AVG scan this morning are showing the following in Virus Vault:

Object Name: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe
Detection Name: Trojan Horse PSW.Generic6,AQPD
Object type: file
SDK type: Core
Result: Moved to Virus Vault

Object Name: C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil10a.exe
Detection Name: Trojan Horse PSW.Generic6.AQPD
Object type: file< ... [more]
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ISP boss pledges to undermine Great Aussie Firewall

Posted By: no one  Nov 13 2008, 05:19 AM
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Michael Malone, boss of iiNet, an Australian ISP with 700,000 customers, said his firm would take part in the trial, but only in order to show the government how stupid it was.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/12/aussie_firewall_row/
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Firefox 'Porn Mode' Private Browsing Arrives

Posted By: no one  Nov 13 2008, 05:06 AM
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Firefox's version of the feature will be available to the general public in Firefox 3.1 Beta 2, which should be released soon.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/intern...cleID=212000548


Already talked about here
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Net provider accused of coddling crooks yanked offline

Posted By: no one  Nov 13 2008, 05:01 AM
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Upstream service to US-based McColo Corporation was terminated sometime Tuesday, according to researchers from Arbor Networks, which monitors internet traffic, and other firms. Hurricane Electric, one of McColo's upstream providers, told Brian Krebs's Security Fix blog it cut off service after it was presented with evidence demonstrating the magnitude of nuisance its customer represented.
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