Vulnerabilities and exploits

The fact that it’s easy to encrypt a network channel and the fact that in most cases there will be no verification of who created the file results in a contradictory situation: a “secure connection” to a server provides the user with a feeling of security, but does not guarantee that the connection will be free from malicious data.

As it stands however, Microsoft will not be releasing any patches today.

University compromised in the Netherlands

This article is a continuation of last year’s report on vulnerable Bluetooth devices in Moscow.

Kaspersky Lab presents the Online Scanner Top Twenty for February 2007

Kaspersky Lab presents the Virus Top Twenty for February 2007

This report surveys the evolution of malicious code in 2006, providing statistics on the increase in various types of malicious program, and an overview of significant trends.

This report examines the evolution of malicious code for Unix-type systems, including malware targeting Linux and OS X.

This report examines the evolution of malicious programs for mobile devices during the course of 2006.

This report provides information on the most widespread Internet attacks and probes. It also includes data on important patches and services packs.

Malicious hackers or careless users?

Don’t forget, today’s patch Tuesday and Microsoft will be publishing its monthly security bulletins here later today.

Patch Tuesday looms and Microsoft has provided its customary Security bulletin Advance Notification. Here’s a summary of the coming security updates, scheduled for release on Tuesday 13 February.

Nevertheless, Trojan-Downloader programs, the most widespread class of Trojans, remain among the leaders: representatives of this class are in second and fourth place in our January rankings.

For the moment at least, all Warezov variants are being beaten back by Bagle and other malicious programs. This is supported by the fact that only Warezov.do has remained in the ratings, and in seventeenth place at that.