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Another hole found in PowerPoint

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 19, 2006

Proof-of-concept exploit shows further bug in slideshow software

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IE7 used as phishing lure

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 19, 2006

Spam campaign tries to hook users with new browser version.

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MacDonald's serves up spyware

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 19, 2006

Diners 'rewarded' with infected music players

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VB2006 a resounding success - VB2007 dates revealed

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 17, 2006

As another VB conference comes to a close, dates for next year's conference are revealed.

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Domain name threat to Spamhaus

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 11, 2006

Anti-spam system at risk of losing identity.

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McAfee stock scandal claims bosses

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 11, 2006

CEO leaves, president fired over financial problems.

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Met warns Haxdoor victims

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 11, 2006

Police notify 2,300 their details have been stolen.

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False false positives

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 6, 2006

BitDefender defends reputation, three more VB100% awards granted.

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Hormel denied spam copyright

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 5, 2006

EU court rejects trademark dispute.

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Eight years for Russian DoS blackmailers

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 5, 2006

Extortion gang sentenced for gambling site attacks.

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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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