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.: Academics warn of 'significant threat' of spyware epidemic - 11th Apr 2006
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"The extensive proliferation of covert and malicious spyware is posing an increasingly significant threat for internet users, a comprehensive new study by University of Washington computer scientists warned today.
The research sampled more than 20 million internet addresses, looking for the programs that covertly enter the computers of unwitting web surfers to perform tasks ranging from spamming advertising products to gathering personal information, redirecting web browsers or even using a victim's modem to call expensive toll numbers..."
[SC Magazine] |
.: New Generation of IE Malware Now Circulating - 9th Apr 2006
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"Hackers have posted a new version of malicious software that will make it easier for them to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) browser. Based on a critical bug disclosed on March 22, the software was posted by hackers Friday to the Milw0rm.com website.
The code exploits a flaw in the way IE processes webpages using the createTextRange() method. Hackers have been using malware that takes advantage of this vulnerability to install unauthorized software on victims’ computers over the past week..."
[CIO] |
.: Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible - 9th Apr 2006
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"In a rare discussion about the severity of the Windows malware scourge, a Microsoft security official said businesses should consider investing in an automated process to wipe hard drives and reinstall operating systems as a practical way to recover from malware infestation.
When you are dealing with rootkits and some advanced spyware programs, the only solution is to rebuild from scratch. In some cases, there really is no way to recover without nuking the systems from orbit..."
[eWeek] |
.: Crusading prosecutor seeks new spyware scalp - 6th Apr 2006
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"New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has gone after a company alleged to be one of the largest spyware distributors in the world. Spitzer has filed a lawsuit that will force spyware distributor Direct Revenue to stop installing its software on PCs without their owners' consent. The suit also aims to prevent the firm sending ads to existing PCs running its software, as well as forcing it to open its accounts to investigation..."
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.: Exploit(s) Released for Unpatched IE Flaw - 24th Mar 2006
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"Security experts are warning that at least one set of instructions showing bad guys how to exploit an unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser have been posted online, and that malicious Web sites are likely to begin using the blueprints to install spyware and other unwanted junk on visitors' Windows computers. Microsoft acknowledged the previously undisclosed flaw in a blog posting earlier this week..."
[Washington Post] |
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