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'RansomWeb' ransomware targets companies' databases

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Feb 2, 2015

Encryption first added as a patch, key only removed when all backups are encrypted.

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From roadie to security rock star: it can happen

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Feb 2, 2015

To break into security, start by getting a job in the industry.

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Frequently asked questions about VB2015 conference submissions

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 30, 2015

No, it doesn't have to be about malware and no, it doesn't have to be deeply technical either!

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VB2014 paper: Ubiquitous Flash, ubiquitous exploits and ubiquitous mitigation

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 30, 2015

Chun Feng and Elia Florio analyse two Flash Player vulnerabilities and an IE one where Flash provides a helping hand.

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Linux systems affected by 'GHOST' vulnerability

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 28, 2015

Proof-of-concept email gives remote access to Exim mail server.

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VB2014 paper: Design to discover: security analytics with 3D visualization engine

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 26, 2015

Thibault Reuille and Dhia Mahjoub use DNS data to look for clusters of malicious domains.

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Adobe to patch Flash Player zero-day next week

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 23, 2015

Patch due next week as malvertising leads to Bedep trojan downloader.

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Alleged Flash Player zero-day used in Angler exploit kit

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 22, 2015

Adobe 'investigating reports'.

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Research paper profiles victims of targeted attacks

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 21, 2015

Large organisations working in national security and international affairs run highest risk.

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Paper: Nesting doll: unwrapping Vawtrak

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jan 20, 2015

Raul Alvarez unwraps the many layers of an increasingly prevalent banking trojan.

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VB2016 call for last-minute papers opened, discounts announced

Announcing the VB2016 call for last-minute papers and a number of discounts on the conference registration rate.
Today, we opened the call for last-minute papers for VB2016. The VB2016 conference programme is already chock-a-block with more than 40 talks on a wide range of security… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2016/08/vb2016-call-last-minute-papers-opened-discounts-announced/

BSides Denver to take place the day after VB2016

VB2016, the 26th International Virus Bulletin conference, is an excellent reason to go to Denver, Colorado in the first week of October. But there is another reason to come to Denver: BSides Denver, which will take place the day after VB2016, on Saturday …
VB2016, the 26th International Virus Bulletin conference, is an excellent reason to visit Denver, Colorado in the first week of October this year. Of course, we are biased, but a… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2016/06/bsides-denver-take-place-day-after-vb2016/

VB2016 programme announced, registration opened

We have announced 37 papers (and four reserve papers) that will be presented at VB2016 in Denver, Colorado, USA in October. Registration for the conference has opened; make sure you register before 1 July to benefit from a 10% early bird discount.
We are excited to officially announce the programme for VB2016, the 26th International Virus Bulletin Conference, which will take place in Denver, Colorado, USA 5-7 October this… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2016/04/vb2016-programme-announced-registrations-opened/

VB2016 Call for Papers Deadline

You have until the early hours (GMT) of Monday 21 March to submit an abstract for VB2016! The VB2016 programme will be announced in the first week of April.
If you read our blog or follow us on social media, you can't have missed the fact that the deadline for submissions for VB2016 is 18 March. That's today! If you haven't… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2016/03/vb2016-call-papers-deadline/

VB2016 Call for Papers - Frequently Asked Questions

Are you interested in submitting an abstract for VB2016? We've answered some frequently asked questions about the Call for Papers, which closes next week.
The call for papers for VB2016, the 26th Virus Bulletin conference, which takes place 5 to 7 October in Denver, CO, USA, is currently open. We've had some excellent… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2016/03/vb2016-call-papers-frequently-asked-questions/

First six VB2016 sponsors announced

Virus Bulletin is excited to announce the first six sponsors for VB2016, the 26th international Virus Bulletin conference, which will take place in Denver, Colorado, USA 5-7 October 2016.
While VB2016, the 26th Virus Bulletin conference, is still more than nine months away, preparations for the event are well under way. Hopefully you will already have seen the call… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2016/02/vb2016-sponsors-announced/

Call for Papers: VB2016 Denver

VB seeks submissions for the 26th Virus Bulletin Conference.
VB seeks submissions for the 26th Virus Bulletin Conference.Virus Bulletin is seeking submissions from those wishing to present papers at VB2016, which will take place 5 to 7… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2015/12/call-papers-denver/

VB2014: Slides day three

Thanks all for a fantastic conference and see you in Prague... or in Denver!
Thanks all for a fantastic conference and see you in Prague... or in Denver! Two days ago, a lively panel discussion closed what we can only describe as a fantastic conference. For… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2014/09/slides-day-three/

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