CRN Security News
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In its 10-K report, McAfee advised investors its use of open source software could pose a threat to the company, but now says such disclosures are standard procedure.
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Ralsky Indictment Won't Reduce Spam
Experts say that the amount of spam has actually increased since the initiation of the "CAN SPAm" Act four years ago. -
U.S. CERT Warns Of RealPlayer Exploit
The Russian security company posted the RealPlayer vulnerability to its Web site, but so far has not released the exploit code to the company. -
US CERT Warns of RealPlayer Flaw
The Russian security company Gleg posted the RealPlayer vulnerability on its Web site, but has so far not released the exploit code to the company. -
New Adware Targets Facebook
The multi-pronged attack relies on social engineering and human curiosity to propagate the adware. -
New IM Attacks Emerge In 2008
As IM becomes more popular in the workplace, malware authors will focus attacks to retrieve corporate data. -
Data Loss Prevention Trends To Watch In 2008
Data breaches in 2008 will increasingly target smaller businesses as the large enterprises adopt security measures to counter attacks. -
Malware Sites Exploit Bhutto Assassination
The fake Bhutto Web sites represent a trend of attacks that take advantage of high profile media events to distribute malicous code. -
McAfee Fixes Past Stock Option Accounting Errors
The company recorded an additional $137.4 million of pre-tax, noncash stock based compensation charges dating from 1995 through 2005 to its books. -
McAfee Rectifies Past Stock Option Accounting Errors
The company recorded an additional $137 million in compensation charges ito its books for 1995 through 2005 to eliminate stock option limitations. -
2007 A Record Year For Malware
Analysts say to expect more malware attacks next year as authors learn from the success of notorious viruses like the Nuwar Storm Worm. -
Google Stops Orkut Worm Attack
The spam worm is indicative of a greater trend of social networking site attacks, analysts say. -
New Trojan Hijacks Google Ads
Security researchers say that there is there is a strong likelihood that the ads contain malicious code. -
Symantec Sets Next Release of Norton 360
Norton 360 2.0 focuses on enhanced identity protection features, improved user accessibility and more backup options. -
Symantec Awarded $21 Million In Counterfeit Distribution Lawsuit
A collaborative investigation with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of an individual suspected to be the head of the piracy ring. -
Apple Releases 31 Year End Patches
Patches to vulnerabilities to Safari Web browser and the Gnu Tar program were among the most serious, experts say. -
Symantec Unveils Log Management Services
The new service will help enterprises comply with regulatory agency requirements by allowing customers to have access to regularly updated reports. -
RFID: 4 Steps To Do It Right
With compliance requirements, concerns about theft, protecting the supply chain and managing inventory management, it's no wonder radio-frequency identification solutions seem to be on a lot of companies' radar screens. -
Apple Issues Patches For QuickTime Player Flaws
Experts anticipate more QuickTime Player exploits as various Apple media become more popular. -
New Trojan Attacks Clients At Four Worldwide Banks
The sophisticated form of malware allows attackers to infiltrate customers' banking sessions without accessing a user name or password.