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November 19, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:10 PM/CST

Researchers: Online Threats Demand New Security Model

Traditional defenses aren't adding up when it comes to stopping Web-based threats, but cloud-based services may help, researchers contend.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:27 AM/CST

Sizing Botnets No Exact Science

After cutting off the notorious Mega-D botnet, researcher with FireEye are attempting to find out just how massive the zombie network might have been.

November 18, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:51 PM/CST

Unified Creeps: Cyber-crime to Rage on in '10

Year-ahead security landscape predictions are not immune to the theory of unified cultural creep. But, on the flip side, they're already here.

November 17, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 7:58 AM/CST

Online IT Security Drama: Reality or TV?

Applications Security Inc. has produced an online miniseries that aims to detail the plight of today's IT security workers. But is the show true to life, or not nearly quite as desperate?

November 5, 2009

Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:24 AM/CST

Malware SEO: Gaming Google Trends and Big Bird

Attackers are now working to tailor new threats to online news trends on a daily basis using indicators including Google Trends.

November 4, 2009

Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:25 AM/CST

Facebook Campaigns Serve Up Nasty Cocktail

The Facebook phishing campaign landing in your in-box is more than just a social networking password thieving scheme, according to researchers with McAfee.

November 3, 2009

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 7:23 AM/CST

Inside the Elite Control Botnet

Experts have unwrapped the Elite Loader botnet only to find that it's a pretty sophisticated attack. And that it's becoming even easier for less advanced attackers to get their hands on such threats.

October 29, 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:31 PM/CST

New DHL Notice Campaigns Deliver Backdoor Threat

Researchers are seeing an uptick in new phony delivery notice attacks, with more fake AV Trojan threats mixed in for good measure.

October 27, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:45 PM/CST

Inside the Clampi Trojan: Using Shellcode to Game Firewalls

The Clampi Trojan attack employs some creative means to run its course and stay undetected, according to experts with Symantec.

October 23, 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009 7:33 AM/CST

Botnet Click Fraud Problem Growing

Use of botnets to commit click fraud continues to proliferate, gaining noticeably during Q3 2009, according to researchers.

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