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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.

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 11, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:44 PM/CST

Koobface Worm Poses as Facebook User

The Koobface botnet has new tricks up its sleeve: It can now automate the process of registering a Facebook account, confirming an e-mail address and joining random Facebook groups.

October 28, 2009

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 9:42 AM/CST

Cyber-Protesters Hoist New Signs of Innovation

Hactivism is showing signs of advancement as protesters employ opt-in botnets and other new means to bring their collective influence to bear in the electronic domain.

October 21, 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:14 AM/CST

Diving Deep on Fake AV

Phony AV programs that attempt to infect end users with malware have become an industry unto themselves, according to a new research report from Symantec.

October 2, 2009

Friday, October 02, 2009 9:31 AM/CST

Facebook Attackers May Have Cracked CAPTCHA

Researchers at AVG Technologies may have uncovered a scheme where attackers broke Facebook's CAPTCHA protections and automated the creation of bogus Facebook pages. All this in the name of pushing fake anti-virus programs to the public.

September 30, 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:26 PM/CST

Web 2.0 Leaves Browsers Under Constant Siege

Emerging Web 2.0 threats are putting even more pressure on issues of browser security, a new Purewire white paper contends.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:08 AM/CST

Worlds of Scamcraft

Attackers continue to refine their techniques aimed at stealing passwords and hard-earned virtual game assets belonging to users of Worlds of Warcraft.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:00 AM/CST

Twitter Abuse Growing Rampant

Twitter continues to become an even bigger source of malware activity, according to researchers with Symantec.

September 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:33 AM/CST

Social Networking Hack Hides Attack

An online service that promises to help people hack others' Facebook accounts is just a mere scam in its own right, researchers report.

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