12.27.05
Posted in security, virus, worm at 12:07 pm by HowardG
During the holiday season, e-mails and electronic greetings fill every electronic mailbox, and recipients eagerly open them up in expectation of seeing friendly messages from friends, acquaintances, and relatives. But despite the temptation to let down one’s guard when presented with a festive “Merry Christmas” message, it’s still essential to take the standard precautions against malware. This year, PandaLabs discovered a new Trojan called MerryX.A, which delivers a payload much worse than coal in your Christmas stocking. Read the rest of this entry »
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12.14.05
Posted in security, software, microsoft at 11:45 am by HowardG
Microsoft issued two security bulletins on December 13. Microsoft Security Bulletins MS05-054 and MS05-055 resolve several newly discovered vulnerabilities, which could, in a worst case scenario, allow an attacker to take complete control over a user’s system. The extent of damage depends on the administrative rights of the user. If a user with administrative privileges were logged on, an attacker would then gain the same privileges, and would be able to install programs, alter data, or create new accounts. A user with fewer privileges would be less affected by the vulnerabilities. Read the rest of this entry »
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