Archive for January 14th, 2010

Security Advisory 979352 Released

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Security Advisory 979352 Released

Based upon our investigations, we have determined that Internet Explorer was one of the vectors used in targeted and sophisticated attacks against Google and possibly other corporate networks.  Today, Microsoft issued guidance to help customers mitigate a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Internet Explorer.  Additionally, we are cooperating with Google and other companies,... »

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Hacked sites used to redirect to malcode

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Hacked sites used to redirect to malcode

We continue to find hacked sites popping up on web searches for Haiti relief donations-related strings. Among other things, we’ve found a rogue security product being pushed. VIPRE detected that one as Rogues.Win32.FakeVimes.The below sites all r... »

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Haiti hazards: more dangerous web searches

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Haiti hazards: more dangerous web searches

Many of the malicious sites we’ve found that are using the disaster in Haiti as bait direct to the domain "scan-now24.com." We recommend blocking it.At one point, the first link in Google search results led to a site pushing a rogue security product.... »

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Dangerous web search: “haiti earthquake donate”

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Dangerous web search: “haiti earthquake donate”

These are probably hacked sites and should be avoided:location-delamare.fr80.74.71.70www.sevencycles.com/?www.sevencycles.com/www.parksoptical.com/index2Nice work Adam Thomas.Tom Kelchner »

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Best advice on avoiding Haitian relief fraud

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Best advice on avoiding Haitian relief fraud

Major natural disasters in populated areas on Earth bring horrible hazards to those living there. With the global reach of the Internet now, those who would like to help the victims with donations share some risk as well. News reports of the Richter 7.... »

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Best advice on avoiding Haitian relief fraud

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Best advice on avoiding Haitian relief fraud

Major natural disasters in populated areas on Earth bring horrible hazards to those living there. With the global reach of the Internet now, those who would like to help the victims with donations share some risk as well. News reports of the Richter 7.... »

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