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GIANT purchase for Microsoft

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 17, 2004

Microsoft buys anti-spyware provider.

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Anti-spam law 'unconstitutional'

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 15, 2004

Judge says Maryland anti-spam law is flawed.

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Symantec to acquire Veritas?

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 15, 2004

Just in time for Christmas?

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Spyware-led investigations

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 14, 2004

Australian police given power to use spyware.

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DDoS stunt over

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 7, 2004

Lycos ends its 'make love not spam' campaign - but not before the file had been trojanised...

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More spammers for the slammer?

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 3, 2004

Microsoft continues to make good use of its legal resources.

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Most-spammed sees end in sight

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 2, 2004

Bill Gates says he hopes to have the spam problem under control within two years - again.

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News by email

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 2, 2004

New twice-monthly email newsletter dedicated to news and technical information about the spam and anti-spam arena launched.

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Season's greetings

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 2, 2004

The VB team wishes all Virus Bulletin readers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

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Academic research journal

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Dec 2, 2004

Announcement and first call for papers of the European Research Journal in Computer Virology

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Extra-large crop of updates for Patch Tuesday

Fourteen security alerts from Microsoft join two from Adobe.
Fourteen security alerts from Microsoft join two from Adobe.Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday security bulletins came out this week, featuring a chunky 14 separate alerts with many… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/08/extra-large-crop-updates-patch-tuesday/

Firefox 4 crack spreads trojan

'Cracked' versions of free software used to spread malware
'Cracked' versions of free software used to spread malware In a new malware campaign, users are told they can download a free crack of the Firefox 4 browser, only to find… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/08/firefox-4-crack-spreads-trojan/

August

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August issue of VB published

The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The August issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The August 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/08/august-issue-vb-published/

July

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July issue of VB published

The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The July issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The July 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/07/july-issue-vb-published/

Microsoft sues alleged spammer for gaming Hotmail's spam filter

Messages marked as 'not spam' from phony web mail accounts.
Messages marked as 'not spam' from phony web mail accounts. Connecticut spammer Boris Mizhen and several companies controlled by him have been sued by Microsoft for sending… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/microsoft-sues-alleged-spammer-gaming-hotmail-s-spam-filter/

Latest VB100 announced

Solutions for Windows Vista to be put through their paces.
Solutions for Windows Vista to be put through their paces. The latest round of VB100 testing has been announced, with a comparative to be run on Microsoft's Windows Vista in July.… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/latest-announced/

Patches come thick and fast in major update spree

Monthly and out-of-band issues flood admins' to-do lists.
Monthly and out-of-band issues flood admins' to-do lists. The release of this month's Patch Tuesday security bulletins from Microsoft, with a fairly average 10 alerts covering 34… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/patches-come-thick-and-fast-major-update-spree/

June

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June issue of VB published

The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The June issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The June 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/06/june-issue-vb-published/

ESET buys COMDOM

Security vendor strengthens anti-spam capabilities.
Security vendor strengthens anti-spam capabilities. Slovakian security vendor ESET has announced the acquisition of Slovakian anti-spam firm COMDOM Software. The anti-spam firm's… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/eset-buys-comdom/

Symantec to acquire VeriSign business

Vendor splashes out more cash on authentication.
Vendor splashes out more cash on authentication.Symantec, the AV vendor with a reputation for snapping up other companies, has announced its purchase of VeriSign's authentication… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/symantec-acquire-verisign-business/

Contract spam serving malware

Recipients made to believe they have been sent emails accidentally.
Recipients made to believe they have been sent emails accidentally. In a new campaign, spammers are sending out emails that have appear to have contracts attached to them, but… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/contract-spam-serving-malware/

Mariposa bot herders apply for job with security firm

Applicants weren't successful, but may not see prison either.
Applicants weren't successful, but may not see prison either.Panda Labs' Luis Corrons believed he was the victim if a practical joke when two people who had been involved in the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/mariposa-bot-herders-apply-job-security-firm/

Symantec buys key pair of encryption firms

PGP and GuardianEdge snapped up in surprise dual acquisition.
PGP and GuardianEdge snapped up in surprise dual acquisition.Symantec has announced the acquisition of two separate firms specialising in encryption and email security. The deals… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/symantec-buys-key-pair-encryption-firms/

McAfee offers payments to cover FP cleanup costs

Compensation for faulty update victims could set precedent.
Compensation for faulty update victims could set precedent. Victims of the erroneous McAfee DAT update last month are being offered cash payments to cover costs incurred in fixing… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/mcafee-offers-payments-cover-fp-cleanup-costs/

Sophos bought up by investment firm

APAX Partners acquires major stake in $830 million company.
APAX Partners acquires major stake in $830 million company.Sophos has announced that a majority share of the company will be sold to major private investment firm APAX Partners, in… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/sophos-bought-investment-firm/

May

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May issue of VB published

The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The May issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The May 2010 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or download… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2010/05/may-issue-vb-published/

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