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Smile, you're on a botnet!

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 9, 2011

Multi-platform Java botnet allows for remote control of webcam and microphone.

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May issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 1, 2011

The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

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VB announces Virus Bulletin for Kindle

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 19, 2011

VB joins the e-book generation.

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Scammers take advantage of Epsilon data breach

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 18, 2011

Trojan hidden as security tool for affected customers.

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First AV-Test certifications of 2011 published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 15, 2011

22 products scored on multiple scales in quarterly test report.

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Department of Justice shuts down Coreflood botnet

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 15, 2011

'Stop' command sent from replaced command and control servers.

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Adobe releases emergency update for Flash Player

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 14, 2011

Zero-day exploit actively being abused.

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Ransom trojan demands Windows re-activation

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 12, 2011

Criminals make money through calls to supposedly free phone number.

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AV-Comparatives unveils latest on-demand results

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 12, 2011

20 products rated in large-scale detection tests.

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RSA gives insight into anatomy of attack on its systems

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 5, 2011

Publicly available information used to spear phish employees.

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95% of spam monetized through three banks

Financial infrastructure possible bottleneck for spammers.
Financial infrastructure possible bottleneck for spammers. In a recently published paper, researchers from the University of California found that 95 per cent of spamvertised… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/05/95-spam-monetized-through-three-banks/

Users divided about customer liability for online fraud losses

Many users worried about lack of knowledge.
Many users worried about lack of knowledge. In a poll of more than 700 visitors to the VB website, users were divided on whether or not it is fair for online banking customers to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/05/users-divided-about-customer-liability-online-fraud-losses/

Users of online banking 'should have adequate protection'

New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft.
New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft. A new banking code launched earlier this week by the British'… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/04/users-online-banking-should-have-adequate-protection/

Meta-phishing

Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site.
Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site. The anti-malware industry can congratulate itself for there being an increasing awareness among users about phishing. Users are… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/02/meta-phishing/

Help for victims of e-crime

Cybercrime support website launched.
Cybercrime support website launched. A website dedicated to helping victims of online crime and other incidents has been launched in the UK. The site, www.e-victims.org, aims to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/01/help-victims-e-crime/

One in four consider online banking unsafe

Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk free.
Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/11/one-four-consider-online-banking-unsafe/

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