Adobe has released a Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player to address a vulnerability affecting the following software versions:Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.233 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systemsAdobe Flash Player 11.1.115.7 and earlier versions for Android…
This email address is listed for the domain name mywmartlink.com I have received a fraudulent text message from this domain and am preparing to file a criminal complaint. Please supply the legitimate name, address, email and other contact information immediately. The U.S. based phone number involved…
Microsoft has published a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that its May release will contain seven bulletins. These bulletins will have the severity ratings of critical and important and will be for Microsoft Windows, Office, .NET Framework, and Silverlight. Release of these…
No. Beware of any application claiming to track your visitors or “stalkers”. When you activate one of these scam applications, you give the bad guys private information about yourself and friends. FaceBook says, “Facebook does not provide a functionality that enables you to track who is…
Google has released Chrome 18.0.1025.168 for Linux, Macintosh, Windows, and Google Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the…
Some free software passes your information on to advertisers, changes your PC or downloads other software without asking you. Some suppliers will claim that this is OK because you agreed to this. How? People often click on the “agree” button to accept 20 pages of difficult legal jargon they…
What is online trading? Online trading allows you to conduct investment transactions over the internet. The accessibility of the internet makes it possible for you to research and invest in opportunities from any location at any time. It also reduces the amount of resources (time, effort, and money)…
RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS), used in RuggedCom network infrastructure devices, contains a hard-coded user account with a predictable password.This user account cannot be manually disabled. An attacker who successfully guesses the password may be able to gain complete administrative…
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to ensure their systems are not infected with the DNSChanger malware by utilizing tools and resources available at the DNS Changer Working Group (DCWG) website. Computers testing positive for infection of DNSChanger malware will need to be cleaned of the…
A cyber attack known as Viper is believed to have infiltrated Iran’s oil industry computer network. “We cannot receive or send any email”, said an oil official of the Kharg oil terminal. He went on to say, it has had “no effect on the exports,” Iran is seeking retaliation against the…
Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update for April 2012 to address 88 vulnerabilities across multiple products. This updates contains the following security fixes:6 for Oracle Database Server11 for Oracle Fusion Middleware6 for Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control4 for Oracle E-Business…
Apple has released security updates to address Flashback malware in the following products:OS X Lion v10.7.3OS X Lion Server v10.7.3Mac OS X v10.6.8Mac OS X Server v10.6.8Apple has released a malware removal tool for the most common variant of the Flashback malware. If the malware is discovered, the…
The old African money transfer scam has taken on a new look: OPRAH WINFREY FOUNDATION. HUMAN INTEREST CENTER 1133 19th St. N.W. 20036 HEAD OFFICE WASHINGTON DC Ref:O.P.F/WBO/042SWISS/2012. You may not understand why this mail came to you. My name is Elizabeth Rice a P.R.O to the Oprah Winfrey…
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has released a security bulletin to address a security vulnerability affecting HP 5400 zl series switches purchased after April 30, 2011. These switches contain a compact flash card that may be infected with malware.US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review HP…
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