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Microsoft warns on IE browser bug

Microsoft has issued a warning about a serious vulnerability in all versions of its Internet Explorer (IE) browser. If exploited by a booby-trapped webpage the bug would allow attackers to take control of an unprotected computer. Code to exploit the bug has already been published though Microsoft said it had no evidence it was currently [...]

Dec 23 2010 | Posted in Internet,Security,Tech News | Read More »

Microsoft admits code theft for Chinese blog Juku

Microsoft has indefinitely suspended its Chinese microblogging service MSN Juku after admitting that it “copied” code used to create the site. A vendor contracted to work for the software giant was caught lifting code from a rival Canadian start-up, Plurk. According to Plurk as much as 80% of the basecode was “stolen directly”. Microsoft apologised [...]

Dec 16 2009 | Posted in Blogging,Cybersecurity,Internet,Mobile Tech,Security,Tech News | Read More »

Malware suspected of ‘Black Screen’ issue

Malware has been blamed for a problem with the Windows 7 operating system, dubbed the ‘Black Screen of Death’. Some Windows users are confronted by a totally black screen after they log on to their system. Initially it was thought that Microsoft’s own security update could have caused the problem but that has now [...]

Dec 2 2009 | Posted in Internet,Malware,Tech News | Read More »

Runescape creator pursues ‘phishing thieves’

A British man has been arrested and cautioned for stealing accounts for online game Runescape. Jagex, creator of Runescape, said it was likely to be the first of several arrests as it tackled in-game fraud. Online game Runescape has more than 100 million active players and play revolves around collecting and spending virtual cash [...]

Nov 30 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Gaming,Internet,Privacy | Read More »

Lawyers target thousands of ‘illegal’ file-sharers

Around 15,000 suspected pirates may soon get legal letters accusing them of illegally sharing movies and games. ACS:Law plans to send notes to the accused in the new year offering a chance to settle out of court for “several hundreds of pounds”. A lawyer who has defended people who have received similar letters described [...]

Nov 29 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Gaming,Internet,Technology | Read More »

Net pirates to be ‘disconnected’

The UK government has been laying out some of the ways it intends to pursue persistent net pirates. It comes as Lord Mandelson confirmed that he would introduce tough measures against illegal file-sharers. Initially pirates could have download caps imposed or have their bandwidth restricted. If that did not prove effective in reducing illegal file-sharing, [...]

Oct 28 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Internet,Privacy,Security,Tech News,Technology | Read More »

Millions tricked by ‘scareware’

Online criminals are making millions of pounds by convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software, internet security experts claim. Symantec says more than 40 million people have fallen victim to the “scareware” scam in the past 12 months. The download is usually harmful and criminals can sometimes use it to get the victim’s credit [...]

Oct 19 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Internet,Privacy,Security,Technology | Read More »

Thousands of Hotmail users hacked

Microsoft has confirmed that thousands of Hotmail accounts have been compromised in a phishing attack. BBC News has seen a list of more than 10,000 e-mail accounts and passwords which had been posted online. The software giant, which owns the web-based e-mail system, said that it “had launched an investigation”. Phishing involves using fake websites [...]

Oct 5 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Hosting,Internet,Privacy,Security,Tech News,Technology | Read More »

Microsoft launches free security

Microsoft has released its free computer security package to the public. From 1700 BST on 29 September, Windows users will be able to download the software from Microsoft’s Security Essentials website. The free software gives basic protection against viruses, trojans, rootkits, and spyware. The Essentials software is Microsoft’s second try at making an own-brand security [...]

Sep 29 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Internet,Operating Systems,Security,Software,Tech News,Technology | Read More »

Flight site hacker ‘identified’

The publisher of a flight simulator site targeted by a hacker in May says it has presented a file of evidence to UK police identifying the perpetrator. Avsim said it had “incontrovertible evidence” about the hacker’s identity. The attack wiped data held on two servers and “effectively destroyed” the site, which is still being rebuilt. [...]

Sep 8 2009 | Posted in Cybersecurity,Internet,Security,Technology | Read More »