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New anti-spam group formed

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

StopSpamAlliance unites international bodies.

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Two more IE7 bugs downplayed by Microsoft

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 31, 2006

More phishing issues found, not a big problem says MS.

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Sophos engine faults disclosed

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 31, 2006

iDefense reports file-handling vulnerabilities.

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Australian spam firm fined $4.1 million

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 27, 2006

First case under spam laws brings hefty punishment.

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McAfee up, Symantec down in profits

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 27, 2006

Financial reports differ widely between top security rivals.

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Sender ID licence opened up

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 25, 2006

Microsoft frees up access to anti-spam framework.

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Windows Defender fully released

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 25, 2006

Microsoft anti-spyware product handed out free.

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UK banks failing online users

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

Report names and shames insecure banking sites - again.

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Latest VB100% test announced

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

Call for products issued for Windows XP x64 test.

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Microsoft in multiple security rows

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2006

AV firms, Apple and Secunia embroiled in MS spats.

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Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years

Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual 'State of the Net' study, showing serious numbers… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/malware-and-phishing-cost-us-users-7-billion-two-years/

Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate. The expansion of the FlexiSpy mobile device snooping software, originally available only for the Symbian platform but with… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/07/battle-over-blackberry-spyware-threat/

Amero case sent for retrial

Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed. Connecticut temporary teaching assistant Julie Amero, convicted of exposing minors to danger when a classroom computer she had… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/amero-case-sent-retrial/

Google stashing adware on Dell systems, says OpenDNS founder

Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics. The partnership between search giant Google and hardware behemoth Dell, which has led to the popular Google Toolbar being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/google-stashing-adware-dell-systems-says-opendns-founder/

Zango sues PC Tools for $35 million

'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal. Adware and sometime spyware maker Zango has brought a suit against anti-spyware firm PC Tools complaining that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/zango-sues-pc-tools-35-million/

I-SPY chases SPY-ACT through approval process

Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead. With the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' (aka SPY-ACT act) approved by a House of Representatives… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/i-spy-chases-spy-act-through-approval-process/

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