Patch now! Microsoft push out critical security fixes for Microsoft Office
Written by Nadeeka Dahanayake   
Friday, 11 May 2012 13:54
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Microsoft released a set of security patches this week  along security update in Microsoft Office.  This vulnerability, which many companies will certainly want to patch against.  The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted RTF file. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

 

Last Updated on Friday, 11 May 2012 14:02
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Recognizing Fake Antiviruses
Written by Nadeeka Dahanayake   
Friday, 04 May 2012 10:28
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This is malicious software designed to steal information from unsuspecting users. These malware makes numerous modifications in the system .It’s extremely difficult to terminate these  unauthorized activities and remove the program.   It also causes realistic, interactive security warnings to be displayed to the computer user.

These type of malware mainly distribute using search engines, emails, social networking sites, internet advertisements and other malware.

Last Updated on Friday, 04 May 2012 10:31
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DNSChanger and How to detect and clean it
Written by Janantha Marasinghe   
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 12:50
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In digest what DNSChanger does is that it changes the DNS servers to attacker owned DNS servers in client's network configurations. For e.g. If a system infected with this malware visits www.gmail.com, then the DNS lookups are performed by attacker owned DNS servers. So the rogue servers will reply using malicious IP which will mimic login page and harvest credentials. However the core systems controlling DNSChanger malware had been taken over by the FBI months ago.

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Multiple vulnerabilities in CISCO IOS
Thursday, 29 March 2012 14:23
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Cisco Security Advisory released information on multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS Software on 28th March 2012. It includes nine Cisco Security Advisories.
Cisco has released free software updates that address these vulnerabilities.

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 14:27
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Webmail Security
Thursday, 22 March 2012 14:11
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Email is a quick and easy way to stay in touch with family, friends, business contacts, and strangers. It doesn't cost the price of a stamp and you don't have to wait for days to get a response or answer. In the business world, it is an easy, fast way to keep in touch with co-workers and employers. Emails keep us from wasting valuable time being placed on hold when you need to contact someone regarding business or pleasure. So in the modern world Email is the communication backbone that supports the smooth and successful operation of any company. Business employees often require access to work resources from outside of the office. Not like other regular emails, web mail can access from anywhere. Because of this availability webmail is more popular than other regular desktop email. Therefore email resources are highly targeted by attackers.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 March 2012 14:13
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