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.: Wait for Windows patch opens attack window - 4th Jan 2006
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"A serious flaw in Windows is generating a rising number of cyberattacks, but Microsoft says it won't deliver a fix until next week.
That could be too late, security experts said. The vulnerability, which lies in the way the operating system renders Windows Meta File images, could infect a PC if the victim simply visits a Web site that contains a malicious image file. Consumers and businesses face a serious risk until it's fixed, experts said. "This vulnerability is rising in popularity among hackers, and it is simple to exploit
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.: Hackers exploit Upatched Windows flaw - 29th Dec 2005
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"Security firms have warned that patched systems running Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 can be successfully attacked by malicious hackers.
The firms describe the exploit as "zero day," because malicious hackers are taking advantage of it while there is no patch or certified workaround against the vulnerability. Malicious hackers can run the code of their choice on compromised systems, and even machines that have all available patches installed are vulnerable, according to several advisories..."
[TechWorld] |
.: Let’s see some ID, please - 15th Dec 2005
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"As the joke goes, on the Internet nobody knows you’re a dog. But although anonymity has been part of Internet culture since the first browser, it’s also a major obstacle to making the Web a safe place to conduct business.
Change, however, is on the way. Already over 20 million PCs worldwide are equipped with a tiny security chip called the Trusted Platform Module, although it is as yet rarely activated...."
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.: Survey: Most home PC users lack security - 9th Dec 2005
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"A survey of home PC users found 81 percent lacked at least one of three critical types of security, but the number of consumers using firewalls and updated antivirus software is improving, according to a report released Wednesday.
The vast majority of consumers surveyed were found to lack at least one of three types of critical security--a firewall, updated antivirus software or anti-spyware protection, according to a report by America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance..."
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.: Adware maker sues over 'high risk' designation - 2nd Dec 2005
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"Advertising software maker 180solutions has filed suit against security company Zone Labs for allegedly telling some of 180solutions' customers that its software products are "high risk."
Such a characterization has damaged the reputation of the products, 180solutions contends, prompting one potential business partner to postpone a deal and many of 180solutions' users to uninstall the software, according to a copy of the suit obtained by CNET News.com..."
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