Malware“Dirtiest” websites host average 18,000 threatsAngela MoscaritoloAugust 20, 2009The most dangerous websites on the web propagate an average of 18,000 different pieces of malware.
BreachMalware designed to steal IDs increased 600 percentGreg MastersAugust 20, 2009The number of users victimized by malware specifically intended to rob personally identifiable information leapt 600 percent this year.
MalwareAdobe ColdFusion, JRun updated for critical issuesAngela MoscaritoloAugust 17, 2009Vulnerabilities that affect Adobe's ColdFusion 8.0.1 (and earlier versions) and JRun 4.0 could result in user accounts or an affected system being compromised.
Critical Infrastructure SecurityMicrosoft leads browsers in malware, phishing defenseDan KaplanAugust 14, 2009Surprised? Microsoft came out on top in a recent test that studied how well the leading web browsers respond to malware and phishing.
MalwareTwitter used as botnet command-and-control hubAngela MoscaritoloAugust 14, 2009Researchers have discovered that Twitter messages were used to issue new instructions to bots.
Threat ManagementMost malware dies within 24 hoursAngela MoscaritoloAugust 13, 2009Nineteen percent of malware variants last for two days, and just nine percent last three days, according to anti-virus vendor Panda Security.
Application securityGroup of ISPs issue tips for dealing with botsAngela MoscaritoloAugust 7, 2009One industry group is trying to help network operators help respond to bot infections.
BreachMac OS X 10.5.8 update fixes 18 flawsAngela MoscaritoloAugust 6, 2009The vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service.