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Facebook temporarily blocks access from Tor
Malicious activity triggered automatic lockdown. A ‘high volume of malicious activity across Tor exit nodes’ is believed to have been the reason why Facebook temporarily blocked access through Tor – an issue that has since been resolved. Tor is software that provides online anonymity by making Internet traffic pass through a number of nodes before…
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AV Test releases Android test data
30 mobile solutions tested for malware protection and speed hit. Independent test organization AV-Test has released its latest report, covering the Andriod platform. This major test of mobile solutions included 30 contenders, with offerings of varying complexity. As well as rating malware detection, false alarms and performance, extra points were given for including additional security…
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Latest VBSpam tests show web host spam harder to block
Most filters see a small increase in their catch rates overall. The results of VB ‘s latest spam filter test show that the spam sent from web hosts is significantly harder to block than spam sent via other means. Following various reports on the amount of spam sent from compromised web hosts, we compared delivery…
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AMTSO unveils product setup check tools
Set of checks can show if your security is properly configured and operational. Today AMTSO officially released its ‘Feature settings check’ solutions, a set of simple tools to enable anyone to test whether their anti-malware solution is properly set up and working. Hosted on the AMTSO website, the checks cover a range of standard anti-malware…
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US lifts ban on anti-virus software for Iran
Eased restrictions welcomed by security experts. The United States has announced it has eased export restrictions to Iran, and now allows for the export of mobile phones and software, including anti-virus software. The US originally imposed sanctions against Iran following the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and has tightened them several times since, among other things…
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Latest AV-Test results released
New round of figures compare products to Microsoft baselines. Independent test organization AV-Test has released its latest bimonthly report, covering 26 consumer products and nine business solutions. As in the last report , Microsoft solutions were considered a baseline level, although at least one product which scored lower than Microsoft was still awarded certification. As…
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Ruby on Rails vulnerability exploited in the wild
Code executed on web servers to cause them to join IRC botnet. A critical vulnerability in Ruby on Rails is currently being exploited to make web servers join an IRC botnet, Ars Technica reports . The vulnerability was discovered and subsequently patched at the beginning of this year, but many website owners haven’t applied the…
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Symantec quietly retires PC Tools security product lines
Sales of Spyware Doctor and other security products end, support to continue for existing users. Symantec has quietly announced the end of life the of PC Tools security product lines, including PC Tools Spyware Doctor , PC Tools Spyware Doctor with Antivirus and PC Tools Internet Security . Users with existing subscriptions will be supported…
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Dutch citizens keep extra cash at hand following DDoS attacks
Month-long attacks had significant impact. 25% of Dutch citizens have followed advice to keep extra cash at home, following a recent spate of DDoS attacks on Dutch banks. At the beginning of April, customers of Dutch bank ING reported that the balance of their online bank account wasn’t what they expected it to be, with…
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India believed to be source of sophisticated surveillance campaigns
In-depth investigations find widespread worldwide snooping, Pakistan primary target. Several reports have emerged recently covering a highly organised campaign of targeted espionage malware that has been seen in many countries around the world and stealing data from many industries. Close investigation has provided strong hints that the campaign originated in India, with Pakistan the most…
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