Security Fix: February 15, 2009 - February 21, 2009
Attackers Exploiting Unpatched Flaw In Adobe Reader, Acrobat
Hackers are exploiting an unpatched security hole in current versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat to install malicious software when users open a booby-trapped PDF file, security experts warn. Adobe issued an advisory Thursday warning that its Reader and Acrobat...
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February 20, 2009; 6:55 AM ET |
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Travel-Booking Site for Federal Agencies Hacked
Govtrip.com, which handles travel reservations for at least a dozen U.S. government agencies, last week was infected with a virus that tried to install malicious software when users visited the site, causing some agencies to block employees from accessing it,...
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February 18, 2009; 10:20 AM ET |
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Verizon to Implement Spam Blocking Measures
Verizon.net is home to more than twice as many spam-spewing zombies as any other major Internet service provider in the United States, according to an analysis of the most recent data from anti-spam outfit Spamhaus.org. Verizon, however, says it plans...
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February 17, 2009; 8:00 AM ET |
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Apple Patches More Than 50 Security Holes
Apple last week issued security updates to plug more than 50 security holes in its OS X operating system and other software. The patches, which affect Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5, Java for the Mac and Safari for Windows...
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February 15, 2009; 4:05 PM ET |
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