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- gcluley: Has Google said your PC is infected with DNS Changer malware? http://t.co/9muMA7zt38 minutes ago
- SophosSupport: Advisory: Sophos Endpoint v 9.5 and 9.7: automatic upgrade to v 10, reboot required: http://t.co/8KxlQ0Nq46 minutes ago
- SophosLabs: 4 yrs jail for man who masterminded Bredolab botnet of 30 million computers http://t.co/yq2q5tkG #huzzah!about 1 hour ago
- SophosLabs: Learn more about analog computing - and Bob Moog! http://t.co/B0dQjMdkabout 1 hour ago
- gcluley: DDoS attack brings down UK webhosting firm 123-reg http://t.co/kMwKEhRS (via @regvulture)about 2 hours ago
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EFF asks US Copyright Office to exempt jailbreaking from DMCA
The EFF is asking the US Copyright Office to expand exemptions for jailbreaking/rooting devices to include game consoles and other smart devices. We explore the security risks and benefits of their proposal.
Microsoft announces workaround for the Duqu exploit
Microsoft have released a security advisory for the vulnerability used in the Duqu Trojan. They are providing a workaround, but it disables the use of embedded True Type Fonts.
New zero-day Windows kernel vulnerability associated with Duqu Trojan
Another component of the Duqu malware was acquired by CrySyS and shared with security researchers. This newest component exploits a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows kernel.
Bundestrojaner, Sony breach, Duqu, OS X anti-anti-virus, MS hack - 60 Sec Security
Enjoy the latest security news in brief by watching 60 Second Security!
This episode: the German Bundestrojaner controversy, Sony breached (again!), Duqu dubbed "Son of Stuxnet", OS X anti-anti-virus and Microsoft videos hacked.
Microsoft's YouTube channel has been hacked
Hackers have taken control of Microsoft's official YouTube channel, removing the company's videos and replaced them with their own.
Duqu malware spurs new Stuxnet-style conspiracy theory
We might never find out what really happened in the Stuxnet case. But what about Duqu, the son of Stuxnet?
One writer already seems to know with certainty, and despite the absurdity of his claims, his story is getting picked up around the world.
SSCC 75 - VB 2011, Apple updates, Microsoft Patch Tuesday and German R2D2 Trojan
John Shier joined Chet this week as they discussed the death of UNIX and C co-creator Dennis Ritchie, the Virus Bulletin 2011 conference, Apple's release of iOS 5 and OS X 10.7.2, Microsoft Patch Tuesday, and the German R2D2 Trojan.
Patch Tuesday October 2011 - 8 bulletins, 2 critical
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday bulletin for October 2011 covers 23 vulnerabilities in 8 patches. Affected software includes all supported versions of Windows, Internet Explorer, .NET, Silverlight and more.
Nimda, Lion hole, scam bust, dot CZ dot CC and RIP Steve - 60 Sec Security
Enjoy the latest security news in brief by watching 60 Second Security!
This episode: learning from the 10-year-old Nimda virus, finding a password hole in Lion, taking down support scammers and the dot CZ dot CC domain, and farewelling Steve Jobs.
SSCC 74 - fighting hi-tech crime, Kelihos botnet, iCode for USA, Amazon Silk tablet, Mac malware and the BEAST
This week, Chet and Paul Ducklin discuss the interesting and important topics of the past week: fighting hi-tech crime, tackling the Kelihos botnet, taking on zombified home users, examining the risks of Amazon's new Silk tablet, and understanding the BEAST!
Windows 8 anti-virus has a long way to go
When testing the included unmanaged anti-virus in Windows 8 I ran across an odd quirk. It doesn't detect EICAR properly. I present my results and what to expect in this article.
Microsoft's botnet shutdown won't stop Mac malware
After Microsoft's shutdown of the Kelihos botnet on Monday some suggested it would slow down Mac malware purveyors. While the shutdown of the botnet and the cz.cc domain will help, it's only temporary.
Microsoft dumps partner over telephone scam claims
One of Microsoft's Gold Partners has had its relationship with the software giant unceremoniously terminated, after being revealed to be orchestrating a telephone support scam.
Microsoft reissues update for Win XP/2003 for DigiNotar certificate revocation
Microsoft has reissued a security update to remove DigiNotar's certificates from Windows XP and Windows 2003 after a mistake in last week's Patch Tuesday failed to remove most important certificates that were being abused.
Will Windows 8's new interface herald full-screen scareware?
Could the new simplified Windows 8 interface lead to a wave of new scareware/fake anti-virus attacks?
With Microsoft's Metro interface designed for full-screen apps, the temptation for hackers may be too great.
SSCC 72 - DigiNotar, DNS hijacking and Firesheep v2
Mike Wood a Senior Threat Researcher with SophosLabs is Chet's guest. They discuss the upcoming Patch Tuesday, the new Firesheep and go in depth on the recent troubles at certificate authority DigiNotar.
Windows 8 to have built-in anti-virus - there's good and bad news
Microsoft will ship Windows 8 with built-in anti-virus software.
Which is good news. And bad news. To find out who for, read on..
Patch Tuesday for September - what you need to know
We've just been hit with a double-barrelled Patch Tuesday, with both Microsoft and Adobe publishing security updates.
Learn what SophosLabs thinks you should do to stay secure.
Microsoft revokes DigiNotar certificates from Windows, Mac users still vulnerable
Microsoft has permanently revoked all five certificates belonging to DigiNotar for Windows users. In addition to Windows 7 and Vista the new release also provides protection for users of Windows XP. Users of Windows should check for updates and apply this patch as soon as possible.
Microsoft has $250,000 for you - some strings attached
Recently published on Microsoft's Technet Blogs site, you will find an unassumingly erudite, if lawyerly, posting.
You probably want to read it.
