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- TA13-169A: Oracle Releases Updates for Javadoc and Other Java SE Vulnerabilities
Original release date: June 18, 2013 | Last revised: June 19, 2013 Systems Affected Any system using Oracle ... - TA13-168A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: June 17, 2013 | Last revised: June 18, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft WindowsMicros ... - TA13-141A: Washington, DC Radio Station Web Site Compromises
Original release date: May 20, 2013 | Last revised: May 22, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows systems ...
[Courtesy of US-CERT Alerts]
[Courtesy of Debian Security]
- Scammers exploit interest in NBA finals to spread Facebook spam
Spammers also used pages on Tumblr to carry out a social networking scam. - Microsoft's new bug bounty program offers up to $11k in incentives
The tech giant now joins other major companies offering rewards to successful bug hunters. - Microsoft's new bug bounty program offers up to $11k in incentives
The tech giant now joins other major companies offering rewards to successful bug hunters.
[Courtesy of Latest articles from SC Magazine]
- Be wary of WordPress plugin vulnerabilities
WordPress plugins are highly vulnerable, according to a recent report. - Ignoring security advice from the pros: The IT-user disconnect
IT pros and the general population of users have seemingly different agendas when it comes to security. Michael P. ... - New Android malware should be wake-up call for security admins
Security firm Kaspersky reported on a new malware threat that it calls the most sophisticated it has seen in targe ...
[Courtesy of IT Security Blog | TechRepublic]
- Microsoft Office vulnerability could allow remote code execution
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office parses PNG files in specially crafted ... - Microsoft Vulnerability in HTTP.sys Could Allow Denial of Service
A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and Microsoft Windows 8 that if exploited successfully will ... - Microsoft Internet Explorer Use After Free Vulnerability
There is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (only ). The vulnerability came to ...
[Courtesy of IBM Internet Security Systems Internet Threat Info ...]
- TV Genie
TV Genie is a browser add-on that is aimed at enhancing your viewing experience. It installs a 'Lights Off!' bu ... - Search Donkey
Search Donkey is a browser add-on published by WebAppTech Coding, which also owns TV Genies. Search Donkey is an ap ... - Genieo
If you want somebody to provide you with the latest news, Genieo might be the first to provide you with the newest ...
[Courtesy of 411-spyware]
- LinkedIn DNS hijacked, site offline
- Microsoft breaks bug-bounty virginity in $100,000 contest
- AXE-WAVING BIKER GANG SMASHES into swanky Apple UK store
[Courtesy of The Register - Security]
- Enterprises offered new platform to combine fixed and mobile apps and security
A new combined fixed network and mobile network application and security platform for enterprises is being launched ... - Bank of England ranks cyber attacks above Eurozone crisis as biggest threat
Cyber attacks have risen to the top of the list of threats for UK banks according to Bank of England's director of ... - Start-up tackles advanced persistent threats on Microsoft, Apple computers
Start-up CrowdStrike today made available its first product, called Falcon, designed to detect and block stealthy i ...
[Courtesy of Techworld.com security]
- How to Reduce Your Internet Fingerprint and Defeat Internet Fingerprinting
In our most recent article we wrote about the use of the Internet fingerprint and the proliferation of Internet fin ... - Internet Fingerprinting: The Latest Way of Tracking You Online Even if You Turn Off Cookies While Browsing
The arms race between Internet marketers, who want as much of your personal information as possible, the better to ... - The Easiest, Best Last-Minute Father's Day Gift
You did it again, didn't you? Father's Day is here, and you didn't have time (or forgot) to get something for your ...
[Courtesy of The Internet Patrol]
- Are virus scanners putting you at risk?
- New worms could be born from Samy.
- Anti Spam Software Provider Targets the Spam Bull's-Eye
[Courtesy of Anti Spam Software & Internet Filters Blog - Secur ...]
- Microsoft Security Advisory (2854544): Update to Improve Cryptography and Digital Certificate Handling in Windows - Version: 1.0
- Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801): Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 - Version: 13.0
- Microsoft Security Advisory (2846338): Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution - Version: 1.0
[Courtesy of Latest Security Advisories]
- Yahoo ID recycling could lead to trouble
Yahoo has announced that coming July 15th, any Yahoo email account / Yahoo ID that hasn't been logged into for ... - Review: Instant Apple Configurator How-to
Authors: Charles Edge and TJ Houston Pages: 88 Publisher: Packt Publishing ISBN: 1849694060 Introduction ... - CloudSigma introduces transparent private patching to public cloud
CloudSigma launched CloudSigma 2.0, a next-generation public cloud that enables high-performance hybrid environment ...
[Courtesy of Help Net Security - News]
- SB13-168: Vulnerability Summary for the Week of June 10, 2013
Original release date: June 17, 2013 The US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabi ... - SB13-161: Vulnerability Summary for the Week of June 3, 2013
Original release date: June 10, 2013 The US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabi ... - SB13-154: Vulnerability Summary for the Week of May 27, 2013
Original release date: June 03, 2013 The US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabi ...
[Courtesy of US-CERT Bulletins]
- Surviving cyberwar: Preparing for APTs, Stuxnet malware-style attacks
Surviving cyberwar is now a priority for enterprises, with more Stuxnet malware-style attacks sure to come. Expert ... - Crisis Trojan, new Mac OSX Trojan, considered a low risk for now
Mac security vendor Intego identified the Crisis Trojan, a new Mac OSX Trojan, as a likely future weapon for target ... - Social engineering penetration testing: Four effective techniques
Social engineering penetration testing is now a must for enterprises. Learn about the four methods your pen tests s ...
[Courtesy of SearchSecurity: Threat Monitor]
- HACKERS TARGET WORD FLAW
HACKERS TARGET WORD FLAW A newly discovered flaw in Word is being exploited by hackers. The hole could allow an at ... - Media Motor Shut Down
Media Motor Shut Down A U.S. district court has shut down an operation that secretly downloaded multiple malevolen ... - Trojan Installs Anti-virus Software To Boot Competition Off Computer
Trojan Installs Anti-virus Software To Boot Competition Off Computer A Trojan horse now making the rounds takes th ...
[Courtesy of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Scumware Information And ...]
- Securing Windows Service Accounts (Part 2)
In this installment, we will continue to go through configuration checks and reasons why these service accounts nee ... - Security Awareness Training: Your First Line of Defense (Part 1)
In this article, we'll look at why security awareness training is so important, advantages and disadvantages of dev ... - Has the end of Antivirus arrived?
With the advance of computing into the world of mobility, has the requirement for antivirus deprecated or is this a ...
[Courtesy of Feed: Articles & Tutorials]
- John McAfee's (insane, NSFW) tips for uninstalling McAfee
McAfee mocks himself and his antivirus software mercilessly in a new viral video. - BlackBerry Z10 incurs 'critical' security warning
The first flagship BlackBerry 10 smartphone contains a "critical" bug that could allow hackers to crack into the de ... - North Korea calls U.S 'kingpin of human rights abuses' following NSA leaks
Comments in the country's state newspaper Minju Joson accuse the U.S. of "espionage against mankind," according to ...
[Courtesy of CNET News.com]
- Computer Modeling Technique Goes Viral
It's not a hacker lab. At Brandeis University, sophisticated computational models and advances in graphical process ... - Lock up admin accounts to stop hackers, says Cyber-Ark
Hackers typically target privileged admin accounts to gain access to all computer systems in an organisation, says ... - Facebook Virus: Hackers Exploiting Facebook API To Send Malware To NFL, NBA And Real Madrid FC Fans
Cybercriminals are exploiting the Facebook API, the interface that allows developers to create apps for Facebook, t ...
[Courtesy of Computer Security News]
- With bug bounties, Microsoft extends an olive branch to hacker community
Extending an olive branch to the hacker community, Microsoft today announced three bug bounty programs through whic ... - Java 7 Update 25 fixes 40 security issues, enables certificate revocation checking
Oracle addressed 40 security issues in Java and enabled online certificate revocation checking by default in its sc ... - Making peril permanent: Google's Gmail app redesign
Google's recent update of its Gmail app made archive the default setting, encouraging its users to save their email ...
[Courtesy of Security - Infoworld]
- Yahoo rejects fears hackers will exploit old user IDs
By Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc on Wednesday downplayed concerns that its plans to recycle ... - Scattered street protests pop across Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) ' Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil on Wednesday as protesters continued the ... - Protesters out again in Brazilian cities
Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry agai ...
[Courtesy of Security News Headlines - Yahoo! News]
- Latest Java Update Fixes 40 Vulnerabilities (For Apple Too)
Severity: High Summary: These vulnerabilities affect:Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Development K ... - WatchGuard Announces Fireware XTM 11.3.6 Update 1
Available for All Firebox X e-Series Appliances WatchGuard has released Update 1 for Fireware XTM v11.3.6. This mai ... - NSA Prism Snooping Scandal ' WSWiR Episode 66
Advanced Android Malware and NSA Snooping on Citizens Are you, like most network administrators, too busy to follow ...
[Courtesy of WatchGuard Security Center]
- StopScum.com is FOR SALE
Time marches on and it’s time to sell this site. I have owned this site since 2004 and no longer have the tim ... - Tell the FTC: How I lost 100 pounds in 30 days EATING DIRT!
On December 1, 2009 the NEW FTC Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising are effec ... - Twitter SUCKS? Twitter ROCKS? I can't decide.
For the last few months I've been monitoring a number of Twitter accounts for my friends and associates. I can' ...
[Courtesy of StopScum]