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Microsoft Plans Four 'Critical' Security Bulletins Next Week

September 5, 2008
The four bulletins are titled "Windows Media Player Bulletin," "Windows Bulletin," "Windows Media Encoder Bulletin," and "Office Bulletin."

Linux Systems Being Hit By SSH-Key Attacks

August 27, 2008
The attack appears to rely on stolen SSH keys to gain access to a system and then uses a local kernel exploit to gain root access, whereupon it installs the "phalanx2" rootkit.

Virus Found On Computer In Space Station

August 27, 2008
Citing security policies, NASA would not disclose details about how the virus got on a laptop on the International Space Station.

Spammers Use 'Hijacked' Babies To Lure Victims

August 27, 2008
The social engineering campaign includes an attached file, purportedly a photo of the recipient's child, but which is, of course, malware.

Startup Of The Week: Zscaler

August 16, 2008
Promising to replace a hodgepodge of security applications and appliances, entrepreneur Jay Chaudhry's new company offers security as a service.

Microsoft Stages 'Mammoth Patch Tuesday'

August 12, 2008
Counting vulnerabilities rather than bulletins, 17 of 26 are critical, the most since August 2006, according to Symantec researchers.

Microsoft Plans 12 Security Fixes For Aug. 12 'Patch Tuesday'

August 8, 2008
The company's upcoming Security Bulletin is scheduled to include seven fixes rated "critical" and five rated "important."

Electronic Voting Machines At Center Of Ohio Lawsuits

August 8, 2008
Premier Election Solutions, formerly Diebold, is accused of supplying the state with malfunctioning e-voting machines, which the company blames on antivirus software.

Online Threats Cost Consumers $8.5 Billion Over Last Two Years

August 4, 2008
Consumer Reports cites security problems as a main motivation for buying a new PC or Mac and also lists what it considers to be the seven most common online blunders.