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Stocks, viruses and a disgruntled employee

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 18, 2002

A systems administrator has been charged with attempting to manipulate a company's stock price by introducing a virus into its computer system.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 4, 2002

It's that time of year again when we're frantically scouring the shopping malls for something unique and meaningful to give to our loved ones. Coincidentally, it's also that time of year when VB turns out its stock cupboards and puts some truly fabulous merchandise up for grabs.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 1, 2002

After re-testing, Trend's ServerProtect product gains a VB 100% award.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 25, 2002

We examine ViraLock, a product which promises 'Zero Escape For Email Viruses', provided, it seems, the virus plays by their rules.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 23, 2002

New security portal unveiled by publishers of Information Security Bulletin magazine.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 22, 2002

McAfee Security issues press release estimating the potential costs to businesses of 'the next big virus attack'

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 13, 2002

A British man has appeared in court charged with the creation and distribution of a trio of mass-mailing viruses: Gokar, Redesi and Admirer.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 29, 2002

Reports are that Jan de Wit, author of the 'Kournikova' virus (VBSWG variant) has lost his appeal against 150 hours of community service.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 24, 2002

F-Prot users relying on the on-access protection against W32/Nimda.A are safe

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 24, 2002

A nuisance email which is neither viral nor a hoax is proving to be equally bothersome.

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Microsoft issues emergency patch

Out-of-cycle update fixes serious, wormable flaw.
Out-of-cycle update fixes serious, wormable flaw.Microsoft has issued an emergency update to cover a serious vulnerability in the Windows Server service, breaking its usual monthly… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/10/microsoft-issues-emergency-patch/

Four critical updates this Patch Tuesday

11 updates to be issued by Microsoft in October's monthly patch release: 4 critical.
11 updates to be issued by Microsoft in October's monthly patch release: 4 critical.Microsoft has prepared a total of 11 updates for the October round of its monthly patch release… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/10/four-critical-updates-patch-tuesday/

Four critical updates in Patch Tuesday release

Monthly security update small but vital.
Monthly security update small but vital.Microsoft has released its monthly 'Patch Tuesday' batch of security updates, with only four items on the list but all of them marked… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/four-critical-updates-patch-tuesday-release/

'Olympic' emails contain malicious XLS attachments

Malware writers sprint to use vulnerabilities before next Patch Tuesday.
Malware writers sprint to use vulnerabilities before next Patch Tuesday. Security researchers have reported seeing emails containing XLS attachments designed to exploit a yet… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/03/olympic-emails-contain-malicious-xls-attachments/

Bumper Patch Tuesday short of one patch

Excel remains vulnerable as expected fix is dropped.
Excel remains vulnerable as expected fix is dropped.Microsoft has issued its monthly 'Patch Tuesday' set of security updates, with a larger than usual crop of patches for a variety… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/02/bumper-patch-tuesday-short-one-patch/

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Stocks, viruses and a disgruntled employee

Stocking Fillers

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Some thoughts on ViraLock

Who's There?

Paying the Price

Writer of virus trio in court

'Kournikova' writer loses appeal

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