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IE7 causing McAfee update problems

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 3, 2006

New browser version blocking install and updates.

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Spammed trojans posing as McAfee report

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 2, 2006

Campaign uses security news to bypass security.

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Academics create mobile malware

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 2, 2006

California University publishes Symbian proof of concept.

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Phish check interface

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

Developer interface for checking phishy URLs.

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News round-up

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

October's goings on in the AV industry.

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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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November issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

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

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Sender ID specification released

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

Microsoft reveals all as part of its Open Specification Promise.

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Spam hits record levels in October

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

Image-based pump-and-dumps add to inbox bloat.

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Spamhaus rests easy

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2006

US judge rules against suspending Spamhaus domain.

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New paper: A review of the evolution of Andromeda over the years

The Andromeda botnet (aka Gamarue or Wauchos) has plagued Internet users for more than half a decade but, following a takedown effort and the arrest of the suspected botnet owner in December 2017, it is likely we have seen the end of it. In a new paper by…
In December last year, a joint operation involving law enforcement agencies and many security firms led to the dismantling of the Andromeda botnet, also known as Gamarue or… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2018/02/new-paper-review-evolution-andromeda-over-years/

VB2014 paper: Duping the machine - malware strategies, post sandbox detection

James Wyke looks at malware that takes extra steps to frustrate researchers.
James Wyke looks at malware that takes extra steps to frustrate researchers.Since the close of the VB2014 conference in Seattle in October, we have been sharing VB2014 conference… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2015/01/paper-duping-machine-malware-strategies-post-sandbox-detection/

VB2014 preview: Duping the machine - malware strategies, post sandbox detection

James Wyke looks at four difference decoy methods.
James Wyke looks at four difference decoy methods.In the weeks running up to VB2014 (the 24th Virus Bulletin International Conference), we will look at some of the research that… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2014/08/preview-duping-machine-malware-strategies-post-sandbox-detection/

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