Archive for March 30th, 2010

MS10–018If you’re using Internet Explorer versions 6 or 7 it wouldn’t be a good idea to miss this one. “Actively exploited” for drive by down loads from malicious web sites sums it up.There’s something in it for IE8 ... »

There are a couple of programs in circulation at the moment designed to steal Steam account login credentials. People can have a lot of money invested in Steam purchases (if you purchase PC games online Steam is probably the best digital delivery servi... »

Hi everyone, Today we released MS10-018 out-of-band due to increases in attacks against Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 using the vulnerability discussed in Security Advisory 981374. I want to reiterate that Internet Explorer 8 is not affected by this issue so customers using this version are not affected by these attacks... »

There seems to be an established procedure used by government officials who want to censor Internet traffic: begin requiring Google and ISPs to filter pornography then sneak in filtering of the politically sensitive material of your choice.Maybe we sho... »

Facebook is working on filtering a piece of nuisance malware that poses as a “Facebook antivirus” application that -- when it’s installed -- puts several dozen photos on a victim’s Facebook wall and tags their friends in them. Once their friend... »