CVE-2010-2568: LNK file automatically executes code in Control Panel shortcuts
Microsoft LNK files [MS-SHLLINK] which are now turned into auto executable files by malware authors using its undocumented feature is [...]
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For Windows XP Service Pack 2 users
July’s patch release (blogged by Basant) marks the end of patching support for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service [...]
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Microsoft Security Bulletin released for the month of July
Microsoft has released its security bulletin for July 2010. This month Microsoft has released four bulletins, addressing total five vulnerabilities. [...]
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Mercedes Benz promotion email scam
I recently received a mail with the subject line “Mercedes Benz Promotion (Test Questions)”. The subject line was a clear [...]
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Cyber Criminals (Yahoo Boys) giving good business to Cybercafes in Nigeria
Lagos in Nigeria had been witnessing lot of fraudulent Internet activities as cybercafés out there had a major customer base [...]
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Beware of Loan Scam
In my earlier blog, I had mentioned how scammers had used current events such as “FIFA World Cup 2010” to [...]
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Increase your twitter followers, an innovative way to get victims
Recently I came across a below website that is promoting itself through twitter accounts of its members. When I saw [...]
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Update Mozilla Firefox
Firefox 3.6.4 has been released, this version address 7 vulnerabilities which range from critical issues such as denial of service [...]
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Adobe releases emergency patch for Reader and Acrobat
Adobe has released an emergency update that patches at least 17 holes in its Reader and Acrobat applications. Adobe was [...]
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Growing cyber crime rate indicates lack of skilled staff
Looking at the number of unique malwares that we are receiving in our lab on day to day basis, it [...]
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