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VB2013 speaker spotlight

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 21, 2013

We speak to VB2013 presenters Lysa Myers and David Harley about their research interests and what they aim to bring to the conference.

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Facebook temporarily blocks access from Tor

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 19, 2013

Malicious activity triggered automatic lockdown.

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AV Test releases Android test data

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 18, 2013

30 mobile solutions tested for malware protection and speed hit.

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Latest VBSpam tests show web host spam harder to block

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 17, 2013

Most filters see a small increase in their catch rates overall.

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AMTSO unveils product setup check tools

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 4, 2013

Set of checks can show if your security is properly configured and operational.

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June issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 1, 2013

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

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US lifts ban on anti-virus software for Iran

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 31, 2013

Eased restrictions welcomed by security experts.

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Latest AV-Test results released

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 29, 2013

New round of figures compare products to Microsoft baselines.

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Ruby on Rails vulnerability exploited in the wild

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 29, 2013

Code executed on web servers to cause them to join IRC botnet.

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Symantec quietly retires PC Tools security product lines

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   May 24, 2013

Sales of Spyware Doctor and other security products end, support to continue for existing users.

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'Son of Stuxnet' trojan found

'Duqu' used in targeted attacks to steal specific information.
'Duqu' used in targeted attacks to steal specific information. Researchers at both Symantec and McAfee have discovered a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) with strong links to Stuxnet… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/10/son-stuxnet-trojan-found/

Attack targets government agencies in CIS countries

Trojans used to steal specific files.
Trojans used to steal specific files. Researchers at Trend Micro have discovered an ongoing targeted attack against, among others, government agencies and diplomatic missions in… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/09/attack-targets-government-agencies-cis-countries/

Windows Help Files used in targeted attacks

Files with code-executing properties attached to emails.
Files with code-executing properties attached to emails. Researchers at Symantec have discovered Windows Help Files being used in targeted attacks. Such help files, which use the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/09/windows-help-files-used-targeted-attacks/

Adobe releases emergency update for Flash Player

Zero-day exploit actively being abused.
Zero-day exploit actively being abused.Adobe has announced it will release an update for its Flash Player on Friday 15 April, fixing a vulnerability that is currently being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/04/adobe-releases-emergency-update-flash-player/

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