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Sender ID specification revised

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 26, 2004

Microsoft has another stab at getting its email authentication protocol approved.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 26, 2004

Sasser author made to wait.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 18, 2004

Virus Bulletin RSS feeds revamped and live again.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 13, 2004

As if you haven't already seen enough...

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 13, 2004

15 countries sign up to international action plan on spam.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 12, 2004

Most common cyber security myths unveiled as part of Cyber Security Month.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 11, 2004

US government begins crack down on spyware.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 7, 2004

Take a look at the VB2004 conference photos

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 4, 2004

With over 330 delegates and a collection of interesting and informative speakers, VB2004 was a great success.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Oct 2, 2004

Companies collaborate to provide anti-spam services.

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October issue of VB published

The October issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The October issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The October 2008 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online or… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/10/october-issue-vb-published/

McAfee to buy Secure Computing

Acquisition deal valued at $465m.
Acquisition deal valued at $465m.McAfee has announced its official agreement to purchase network security firm Secure Computing Corp. in a deal worth a whopping $465 million. The… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/mcafee-buy-secure-computing/

Free speech argument overturns AOL spammer conviction

Virginia court upholds notorious Jaynes' right to express himself in bulk.
Virginia court upholds notorious Jaynes' right to express himself in bulk. Infamous AOL spammer Jeremy Jaynes, convicted of a massive spamming campaign targeting AOL users in 2004,… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/free-speech-argument-overturns-aol-spammer-conviction/

Last-minute papers announced for VB2008

Schedule for hot-topic technical 'turbo' talks announced.
Schedule for hot-topic technical 'turbo' talks announced. VB has unveiled the schedule for a series of up-to-the-minute technical presentations at the VB2008 conference which takes… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/last-minute-papers-announced/

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/

Tough weekend for AV giants as FPs and DNS issues hit

Trend false alert cripples users' systems, Sophos sites taken out by DNS mixup.
Trend false alert cripples users' systems, Sophos sites taken out by DNS mixup. Two of the larger security firms, Trend Micro and Sophos, had a busy weekend cleaning up after… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/tough-weekend-av-giants-fps-and-dns-issues-hit/

Google shows off in-house browser beta

Open-source 'Chrome' promises security as well as efficiency.
Open-source 'Chrome' promises security as well as efficiency. Ever-expanding web giant Google has released an early version of its own browser, developed in house but under… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/google-shows-house-browser-beta/

AV-Test release latest results

Major test of suite products completed
Major test of suite products completed Independent testing body AV-Test.org has released the results of a major comparative of suite products, with many vendors' 2009 editions… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/av-test-release-latest-results/

September

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September issue of VB published

The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
The September issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download. The September 2008 issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to browse online… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/09/september-issue-vb-published/

Malware reaches space station

Autorun worm found on non-critical systems.
Autorun worm found on non-critical systems. US space agency NASA has confirmed reports that laptops in use on the international space station have been found to have been infected… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/malware-reaches-space-station/

Best Western database hack exposes info on 8m customers

Hotel chain data heist latest in string of major security leaks.
Hotel chain data heist latest in string of major security leaks. The global hotel chain Best Western has had its network security breached, leading to full details of thousands of… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/best-western-database-hack-exposes-info-8m-customers/

AMTSO releases draft guidelines for public comment

First major publication emerges from testing standards body.
First major publication emerges from testing standards body. The Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, the global body set up to improve and support the testing of security… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/amtso-releases-draft-guidelines-public-comment/

Latest VB100 announced

September 2nd deadline set for Windows Server 2008 test
September 2nd deadline set for Windows Server 2008 testVB has issued a call for submissions for the latest VB100 comparative review, which will test the performance of products… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/latest-announced/

Symantec to acquire PC Tools

Industry giant adds spyware specialist to growing portfolio.
Industry giant adds spyware specialist to growing portfolio. Security industry behemoth Symantec has announced the planned acquisition of PC Tools, the Australia-based company… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/symantec-acquire-pc-tools/

Net threats cost US $8.5 billion in two years

Study measures scale of scamming and other web worries.
Study measures scale of scamming and other web worries. US consumer watchdog body Consumer Reports have released their annual 'State of the Net' study, finding a noticeable decline… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/net-threats-cost-us-8-5-billion-two-years/

Malware writing teacher revives old rows

College instructor claims to be fighting industry monopoly.
College instructor claims to be fighting industry monopoly. As announced to much controversy last year, a course in computer security at Sonoma State University, California, is… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/malware-writing-teacher-revives-old-rows/

August

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McAfee buys data loss firm Reconnex

$46 million acquisition announced as strong profit report released.
$46 million acquisition announced as strong profit report released.McAfee has announced its official agreement to purchase privately owned data loss prevention firm Reconnex, in a… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/mcafee-buys-data-loss-firm-reconnex/

DNS flaw exploitation danger growing

Slow patchers targeted by sophisticated attacks.
Slow patchers targeted by sophisticated attacks. The serious vulnerability in the implementation of DNS systems has been targeted by malicious attacks, as security watchers have… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/08/dns-flaw-exploitation-danger-growing/

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