Security ArchitectureMicrosoft says Vista, IE7 defenses can overcome poor codeDan KaplanDecember 19, 2008The newest Microsoft operating system and web browser, when used in conjunction, can stem the latest Internet Explorer exploit.
Security ArchitectureInternet Explorer zero-day infection rates growDan KaplanDecember 15, 2008Attacks exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer spread quickly over the weekend, according to Microsoft.
Security ArchitectureNew version of DNS changing malware detectedDan RaywoodDecember 12, 2008A new twist in DNS-changing malware poisons other hosts on a local subnet, and installs a rogue DHCP server.
Security ArchitectureSC World Congress: Anatomy of a spam businessChuck MillerDecember 10, 2008In less than nine months in 2007, a botnet-driven junk email network earned $7.5 million for its operators -- just one example of the polished, modern-day spam operation, a panelist said Wednesday at the SC World Congress.
Security ArchitectureMalware posing as Firefox plugin steals login informationChuck MillerDecember 5, 2008Victims infected with new malware may have their financial login credentials sent to a web address in Russia.
Application securityKoobface worm variant circulating on FacebookAngela MoscaritoloDecember 5, 2008Spammed links leading to Koobface are likely to come from infected friends.
Security ArchitectureApple advises Mac users to install anti-virus softwareDan KaplanDecember 2, 2008For possibly the first time ever, Apple is recommending Mac OS X users deploy anti-virus solutions -- but it remains unclear exactly why.