Hackers learn from OS / No quick US encryption / Stealthy rootkit found
Virus writers use open-source methodsAntivirus firm McAfee warns that virus writers are increasingly using open-source methods to develop new malware. - CNET News.com
IMF warns of fake emails using its name
The International Monetary Fund warns about a number of scams using its name in phishing and spoofed websites. - Reuters/CNET News.com
Microsoft hastily shuts Windows private folder
Following concerns from corporate users, Microsoft pulled a password protected folder-feature for Windows that the company had released for download. - Computer Weekly
Virulent rootkit stealth technology in wild
Security firm Symantec warns that it has discovered a stealthy rootkit in the wild that is able to slip past rootkit detector. - Computer Weekly
US government 'will struggle' with White House data encryption deadline
Security experts warns that the August deadline for encryption of all sensitive data within U.S. government agencies may be too tight. - Computer Weekly
Sloppy email management put UK firms at risk
Half of UK companies rarely review their email policy to keep it up to date with current threats, survey shows. - Computer Weekly
McAfee: Hackers learning from open source
Virus writers are collaborating using the same tools as open-source developers to stay more efficient, McAfee warns. - Computerworld
No quick fix for government security
The White House's August deadline for encryption of sensitive data is not realistic, security experts warn. - Reuters/eWEEK
Flaw discovered in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator
McAfee urges customers to update their ePolicy Orchestrator after a serious flaw has been discovered in the software. - InformationWeek
Users pass on updating antivirus software
A majority of users do not update their antivirus software, because they find the process too clumsy and intrusive, survey shows. - Internetnews.com
FBI consultant spared prison time in hacking case
A computer consultant who pleaded guilty to hacking into FBI computer systems while working for the bureau will not have to go to jail, judge rules. - MSNBC
Political hacking hits MySpace
According to bloggers a number of hacked profiles on MySpace.com are being used to spread conspiracy theories about the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks. - SC Magazine UK/US
Calendar girls under attack
A website promoting a calender created to take away some of the geek-image of women working in IT has been under attack from hackers. - Sydney Morning Herald
Are virus writers the new entrepreneurs?
The new groups of virus writers are similar to start-ups like the dot-coms, security expert claims. - Silicon.com
Trojan downloader uses Zidane lure
Virus writers are attempting to spread a trojan downloader from a website, luring users in by email playing on the interest in french soccer player Zinedine Zidane. - The Register
Daily flaws ratchet up debate
A security expert's decision to release a new vulnerability in web-browsers throughout July is sparking debate from both black and white hat hackers. - The Register
Firms drowning in security alert overload
Companies are drowning in alerts and logs from security software, which has led more companies to deploy security information management systems. - Vnunet.com
2006 the 'year of cyber-crime'
The number of targeted attacks is higher than ever this year, security firm warns. - Vnunet.com
Social sites a hit with thieves
The personal information found on social networking sites like MySpace, Friendster, and Facebook can be used to target scams against their users. - Washington Post
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