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Microsoft patches 15 important vulnerabilities

15

Sep

2011

This month, Microsoft issued 5 security bulletins covering 15 vulnerabilities in Excel and Windows. These updates are considered important rather than critical, as by the time of the patch there was no malicious code exploiting the vulnerabilities in the wild. Adobe also released a security bulletin patching 13 vulnerabilities in Acrobat Reader. Websense® Security Labs highly recommends […]

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Targeting the Source: FAKEAV Affiliate Networks

26

Aug

2011

The operators of malicious networks are continuously monetizing their activities by propagating rogue security software that use scare tactics to trick unsuspecting users into installing and purchasing fake antivirus software, aka FAKEAV.Although there has been a decline in the FAKEAV volume as a result of the increasing pressure on payment processors that handle credit card transactions […]

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New malware attack via Facebook – A tricky approach can cause immense damage

17

Aug

2011

The past days brought a new wave of malware attacks via Facebook to German speaking users. Many users received a message via Facebook’s chat functionality that looked something like this: The shortened URLs varied, but the outcome has been the same: Clicking the link downloaded an executable file that disguises as .jpg file! In case […]

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