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Microsoft releases advisory offering workarounds for IE vulnerability

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 18, 2012

German government advises users to use alternative browser.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 17, 2012

Dropped PoisonIvy trojan linked to 'Nitro' attacks.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 14, 2012

419 scam asks you to help release funds to get Nigerian astronaut back to earth.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 12, 2012

Hot topics to be covered at VB conference in Dallas.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 10, 2012

Why cybercriminals may have a reason for using Irish language in a ransomware scam.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 7, 2012

Symantec reports increase in 'watering hole attacks'.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Sep 1, 2012

The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Aug 1, 2012

The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jul 31, 2012

Downward trend in performance continues.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jul 19, 2012

DDoS-type attack could seriously disrupt business.

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Malware and phishing cost US users $7 billion in two years

Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams.
Survey finds 1 in 4 risk of being hit by viruses, spyware and scams. US consumer watchdog Consumer Reports has unveiled its annual 'State of the Net' study, showing serious numbers… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/08/malware-and-phishing-cost-us-users-7-billion-two-years/

Battle over Blackberry spyware threat

Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate.
Spy tool for popular device claims to be legitimate. The expansion of the FlexiSpy mobile device snooping software, originally available only for the Symbian platform but with… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/07/battle-over-blackberry-spyware-threat/

Amero case sent for retrial

Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed.
Spyware popup teacher told earlier trial was flawed. Connecticut temporary teaching assistant Julie Amero, convicted of exposing minors to danger when a classroom computer she had… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/06/amero-case-sent-retrial/

Google stashing adware on Dell systems, says OpenDNS founder

Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics.
Toolbar partnership accused of devious spyware tactics. The partnership between search giant Google and hardware behemoth Dell, which has led to the popular Google Toolbar being… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/google-stashing-adware-dell-systems-says-opendns-founder/

Zango sues PC Tools for $35 million

'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal.
'Reformed' adware shippers upset by detection and removal. Adware and sometime spyware maker Zango has brought a suit against anti-spyware firm PC Tools complaining that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/zango-sues-pc-tools-35-million/

I-SPY chases SPY-ACT through approval process

Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead.
Second piece of US anti-spyware legislation given go-ahead. With the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' (aka SPY-ACT act) approved by a House of Representatives… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/05/i-spy-chases-spy-act-through-approval-process/

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Microsoft releases advisory offering workarounds for IE vulnerability

Internet Explorer zero-day used in the wild

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From spear phishing to watering holes

September issue of VB published

August issue of VB published

Latest VBSpam test results show drop in spam catch rates again

Cybercriminals offering service flooding email, phone and SMS