Microsoft Security Essentials
Preview Security Essentials is recommended if you want 'set and forget' security. If you need more robust configuration choices, or don't want to contribute to the cloud, then look elsewhere. [05 Oct 2009]
- MS Essentials - tHeClAw
UK urged to co-ordinate with EU allies on spam
News The UK and other member countries need to make a concerted effort to crack down on spam and spyware, according to the European Commission [12 Oct 2009]
Microsoft expands Forefront security suite
News The business security suite gets refreshed web-client protection and secure remote-access tools with Threat Management Gateway 2010 and Unified Access Gateway 2010 [04 Dec 2009]
Fingerprint checks to begin at UK border controls
News In addition to usual checks at border controls, from the end of November overseas nationals arriving in the country will have their fingerprints scanned [30 Nov 2009]
- Time for your baggage to arrive, then - manek
- Speed is of the essence - PWF
Soca: Russian cyber-gang bribed police
News The Russian Business Network paid local police and judges so it could carry on its internet crime business, according to the Serious Organised Crime Agency [22 Oct 2009]
Botnet gangs collaborate on malware
News The criminal groups behind the Zeus and Avalanche botnets appear to have struck a deal to use each other's infrastructure [11 Dec 2009]
Adobe exploit puts backdoor on computers
News A new exploit targeting Adobe is a Trojan horse hiding JavaScript that drops a backdoor onto the compromised computer, Trend Micro says [12 Oct 2009]
Google admits to Postini email blockage
News Long delivery delays hit some customers of Postini, Google's email security scanning service, and some users are having problems logging in [14 Oct 2009]
Australian gov't calls on experts over DDoS attack
News Security experts from Australia's Department of Defence have been called in to assist agencies that were targeted by an attack on websites including the prime minister's [10 Sep 2009]
MPs urge Nasa hacker clemency
News Home secretary Alan Johnson should use his discretion in deciding whether extradition to the US would breach Gary McKinnon's rights, according to the Home Affairs Select Committee [12 Nov 2009]
Microsoft patches critical hole in Windows kernel
News November's Patch Tuesday features fixes for holes in Windows, Excel and Word, including a critical bug affecting the Windows kernel [11 Nov 2009]
Microsoft launches free Security Essentials package
News The software replaces the paid-for OneCare product, and offers protection against viruses, Trojans, spyware and rootkits [29 Sep 2009]
Rickroll virus attacks iPhones
News The 'ikee' worm replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley [09 Nov 2009]
Apple patches multiple iPhone, QuickTime flaws
News Ten holes in Apple's smartphone operating system and media player software could leave owners open to hacking and phishing attacks [10 Sep 2009]
- But breaks my iPhone - 59834
Pirate Bay closure sparks rise in P2P sites
News The temporary shutdown of the popular file-sharing site in August saw an increase in alternative torrent trackers, according to security company McAfee [03 Nov 2009]
Adobe warns of zero-day bug in Illustrator
News A serious, unpatched security flaw has surfaced in Adobe Illustrator, as the software maker prepares to release critical security fixes for next week [04 Dec 2009]
Virgin Media to monitor traffic for file-sharing
News The ISP will begin a trial within days to monitor 40 percent of its network in order to gauge unlawful file-sharing levels [26 Nov 2009]
Australian police probe government cyberattack
News Police have been called in to investigate a planned denial-of-service attack on Australian government web servers due to occur on Wednesday evening [09 Sep 2009]
Microsoft working on fix for Windows 7 SMB hole
News The company has warned customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available, and has suggested a workaround until a patch is ready [16 Nov 2009]
Oracle to patch 38 flaws
News The company's flagship database software and many other products are affected by the security holes, some of which have the highest possible risk rating [19 Oct 2009]
Gov't stands firm on web-monitoring plans
News The government has said it wants ISPs and telecoms companies to retain records of all internet communications, despite fierce criticism in a consultation paper [10 Nov 2009]
