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Remote printer spam made easy

Remote printer spam made easy

Security researcher Aaron Weaver claims visiting a random Web site could send unwanted print requests to your nearest office printer.

10/01/2008 09:28 AM

Office SP3: Are new formats more secure?

Blocking old file formats in the Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) release was meant to bolster security for Microsoft customers, but whether the new formats are any more secure than older ones is debatable.

09/01/2008 09:34 AM

iPhone Trojan discovered in the wild

iPhone Trojan discovered in the wild

The first iPhone Trojan has been seen in the wild, according to security vendors.

09/01/2008 07:48 AM

Microsoft: Office 2003 SP3 advisory was a mistake

Microsoft: Office 2003 SP3 advisory was a mistake

Microsoft has acknowledged it made a mistake over a security advisory it released concerning Office 2003.

08/01/2008 11:58 AM

Spyware claims kill off Facebook's Secret Crush

Spyware claims kill off Facebook's Secret Crush

Facebook has banned the Secret Crush application due to its affiliation with a notorious spyware manufacturer.

08/01/2008 09:00 AM

Facebook Crush app reveals spyware but no lovers

Security firm Fortinet has warned that Facebook users face certain disappointment and possible spyware if they attempt to discover who sent them a "Secret Crush" application invite.

07/01/2008 02:08 PM

Google calls for users to report malicious sites

Google is hoping users of its search engine will report "bad sites" to help the company fight criminals exploiting the company's infrastructure to distribute malware.

05/12/2007 11:33 AM

Logged in or out, Facebook is watching you

Researchers at software vendor CA have discovered that social networking site Facebook is able to track the buying habits of its users on affiliated third-party sites even when they are logged out of their account or have opted out of its controversial "Beacon" tracking service.

04/12/2007 05:22 PM

Mac trojan multiplies but won't kill your dog

If users thought the Mac-targeted trojan discovered last week was a one-off, they'll need to think again -- security firm F-Secure has discovered 32 variants of it, but claims about its powers have been wildly overstated, according to experts.

08/11/2007 11:23 AM

Teen hacker helps govt block porn

Downloads of the government's Internet filtering software have hit six figures, according to the Communications Minister — with the Coalition now turning to a schoolboy for help in improving the software.

05/11/2007 01:34 PM

Is NetAlert looking out for kids or looking for votes?

commentary Time for a quick poll. Hands up if you've downloaded one of these NetAlert family-friendly Internet filters the federal government has been spruiking.

09/10/2007 04:26 PM

YouTube hijacked for Storm worm spam

Spammers are exploiting YouTube's "Invite your Friends" facility to send spam containing a Storm Trojan from the video sharing site.

08/10/2007 03:23 PM

Facebook, MySpace threaten your job, savings

Facebook, MySpace threaten your job, savings

While they present a wonderful opportunity to meet people with similar interests, sites like MySpace, Facebook, and even LinkedIn can also cause trouble.

01/10/2007 12:47 PM

Symantec warns users over Bluetooth security

With Bluetooth wireless features fast becoming commonplace on mobile devices, users need to be aware of the security vulnerabilities linked to the technology, said a Symantec executive.

24/09/2007 10:34 AM

Facebook banner ad serves an IE exploit

Unpatched PCs running Internet Explorer could fall victim to adware when visiting social networking site Facebook.

17/09/2007 03:41 PM

Government 'Big Mother' monitors kids Web usage

A new government program protecting kids from Internet nasties is not Big Brother but more like Big Mother, Olympic swimmer Kieren Perkins said.

04/09/2007 03:49 PM

Teen cracks AU$84 million porn filter in 30 minutes

A 16-year-old Melbourne schoolboy has taken just 30 minutes to crack the federal government's AU$84 million dollar Internet porn filter software.

27/08/2007 04:57 PM

Facebook users fall foul of fake frog ID thief?

A fake user -- masquerading as a frog -- has duped Facebook users into revealing personal information such as date of birth, phone number and e-mail address, according to a Sophos study.

16/08/2007 04:09 PM

Yahoo IM used to spread phishing scam

Yahoo Instant Messenger has been used to spread a phishing scam designed to steal username and password information from users. The scam is then spread through the user's contacts list.

02/07/2007 10:51 AM

Don't fear Sydney Opera House trojan

Don't fear Sydney Opera House trojan

The Web site of the Sydney landmark has been found to harbour malware but it has been described as an "irritant" rather than a "major security risk".

12/06/2007 04:30 PM

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