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Virus Bulletin announces VBWeb tests for web filters

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 27, 2012

Regular comparative tests will show which products offer best protection from malicious web traffic.

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Latest spam filter test shows spam catch rates have bounced back

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 21, 2012

Spam catch rates improve, but performance on phishing lags behind that on other spam.

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Do we need stronger email addresses?

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 14, 2012

Skype vulnerability allowed for account hijacking using only email address.

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November issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 1, 2012

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

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FBI agent receives first J.D. Falk award

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 26, 2012

Thomas X. Grasso praised for starting DNSChanger working group.

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Weak cryptography keys allow others to add valid DKIM signatures to fake emails

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 25, 2012

512-bit key cracked within 72 hours.

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Anti-virus software significantly shortens life of banking trojans

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2012

Security software causes malware to run for less than a third as long.

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One in ten spam messages contains drive-by download link

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 24, 2012

80-fold increase in one month.

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VGrep: the rose revived

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 11, 2012

Virus Bulletin relaunches anti-malware name matching tool.

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October issue of VB published

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 1, 2012

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

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Trial of virus writer postponed

Sasser author made to wait.
Sasser author made to wait. The trial of self-confessed virus writer Sven Jaschan has been postponed until next year. The 18-year-old, who confessed earlier this year to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/trial-virus-writer-postponed/

RSS activated

Virus Bulletin RSS feeds revamped and live again.
Virus Bulletin RSS feeds revamped and live again. Although RSS feeds have been available from VB for some time, today we have revamped them and made them accessable to all. You… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/rss-activated/

Action plan on spam

15 countries sign up to international action plan on spam.
15 countries sign up to international action plan on spam. A total of 15 countries have signed up to the London Action Plan - an international action plan designed to encourage… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/action-plan-spam/

Online 'museum' displays collection of the finest spam...

As if you haven't already seen enough...
As if you haven't already seen enough... A British man has set up his own Museum of Spam. Considering spam to be 'as much a part of contemporary culture as just about anything… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/online-museum-displays-collection-finest-spam/

Top ten security urban legends revealed

Most common cyber security myths unveiled as part of Cyber Security Month.
Most common cyber security myths unveiled as part of Cyber Security Month. Secure Computing has revealed the 'top ten cyber security urban legends' as part of Cyber Security… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/top-ten-security-urban-legends-revealed/

FTC sues spyware outfit

US government begins crack down on spyware.
US government begins crack down on spyware. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a law suit in New Hampshire against an alleged spyware operation.The FTC filed the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/ftc-sues-spyware-outfit/

Conference photos

Take a look at the VB2004 conference photos
Take a look at the VB2004 conference photos The VB2004 conference photos are now online and available for viewing.If you would like to contribute a selection of your VB2004… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/conference-photos/

Another successful VB conference

With over 330 delegates and a collection of interesting and informative speakers, VB2004 was a great success.
With over 330 delegates and a collection of interesting and informative speakers, VB2004 was a great success. This year's VB conference, held in the beautiful city of Chicago,… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/another-successful-vb-conference/

MessageLabs teams up with Symantec

Companies collaborate to provide anti-spam services.
Companies collaborate to provide anti-spam services. Email security firm MessageLabs and security company Symantec have announced that they will combine their anti-spam… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/10/messagelabs-teams-symantec/

October

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Symantec to block phishing

Symantec announces new service to help stop phishing scams
Symantec announces new service to help stop phishing scams Anti-virus and anti-spam vendor Symantec has announced a new service to help identify and block phishing scams. The… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/symantec-block-phishing/

IETF rejects sender ID

The Internet Engineering Task Force has rejected Microsoft's preferred anti-spam specification.
The Internet Engineering Task Force has rejected Microsoft's preferred anti-spam specification. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has rejected Microsoft's preferred… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/ietf-rejects-sender-id/

Governments urged to do more to combat cybercrime

The Council of Europe's 2001 Cybercrime Convention has been signed by 30 countries, but is only law in eight of these.
The Council of Europe's 2001 Cybercrime Convention has been signed by 30 countries, but is only law in eight of these. The message at a conference organized by the Council of… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/governments-urged-do-more-combat-cybercrime/

Correction

VB regrets that an error slipped through the editorial net in the August 2004 Netware comparative review.
VB regrets that an error slipped through the editorial net in the August 2004 Netware comparative review. VB regrets that an error slipped through the editorial net in the August… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/correction/

Increase in infections for chinese

87.9% Thats the number of malware infected computer users in China, according to their Minister of Public Security.
87.9% Thats the number of malware infected computer users in China, according to their Minister of Public Security. According to China's Ministry of Public Security, 87.9 per… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/increase-infections-chinese/

The bounty hunters are here

US Federal Trade Commission says the US government must be generous with its rewards if it decides to encourage 'bounty hunters' to track down email spammers
US Federal Trade Commission says the US government must be generous with its rewards if it decides to encourage 'bounty hunters' to track down email spammers In a report to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/bounty-hunters-are-here/

Symantec Buys Again

The AV company that never seems to stop buying, reveals its latest purchase.
The AV company that never seems to stop buying, reveals its latest purchase. Symantec, the AV company that never seems to stop shopping, has revealed its latest purchase: digital… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/09/symantec-buys-again/

September

Anti-virus and security related news provided by independent anti-virus advisors, Virus Bulletin
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Phish it yourself

Do-it-yourself phishing kits are available free of charge to anyone surfing the Internet.
Do-it-yourself phishing kits are available free of charge to anyone surfing the Internet.Do-it-yourself phishing kits are available free of charge to anyone surfing the Internet… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/08/phish-it-yourself/

Virginian law is constitutional

US judge rules Virginia’s anti-spam law is constitutional.
US judge rules Virginia’s anti-spam law is constitutional. A judge in the US has ruled that Virginia’s anti-spam law is constitutional. Back in May this year VB reported that the… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2004/08/virginian-law-constitutional/

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