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Bobax-A is the latest virus to follow in the footsteps of the infamous Sasser worm that exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft’s code, fixed in their April patches. Most of these viruses can now affect your computer just because you’re on the internet — no email involved. As always, it is EXTREMELY important that you download the latest Microsoft security patches. Keep watching PCSecurityNews.com for the latest updates.
It sounds like my favorite pastime. It looks like some kind of dance the kids might do at a rock concert. But in reality, it’s much, much worse. Phishing is the newest fad in identity theft. And who’s to blame? It might just be you. Read the rest of this entry »
Symantec recently released critical patches for critical flaws in some of its most popular software: Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security Professional 2002, 2003 and 2004; Norton Personal Firewall 2002, 2003 and 2004; Symantec Client Firewall 5.01, 5.1.1; Symantec Client Security 1.0, 1.1, 2.0(SCF 7.1) and Norton AntiSpam 2004. If your computer uses the Live Update feature, you are already protected.
Microsoft’s May Security Updates are classified as ‘Important’. The updates address a security flaw that could, if exploited, give a hacker full control of your PC. A worm called Wallon has already been detected that does just this. The Help and Support service must be enabled to be able to download the update.
OK, so here’s the deal. Last Friday, the worm dubbed “Sasser” was discovered traveling through the Internet much like last year’s MSBlaster fiasco. No one was that worried.
And then Monday came.
With millions of PC’s already infected, it’s time to get serious again about protecting your desktop. Here’s the lowdown on what we know about Sasser, and how to get rid of it. Read the rest of this entry »
This weekend, a new virus hit the Internet. Dubbed .Sasser. by antivirus firms, this virus resembles MSBlaster in that it spreads by simple Internet connection, not by email. That means that if you are connected to the Internet, you are potentially vulnerable. Read the rest of this entry »