Archive for November, 2008

Rootkit unearthed in network security software

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Hidden process developer linked to Sony USB fiasco
Researchers have unearthed rootkit-like functionality in an enterprise security product.…

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WordPress update kyboshes XSS flaw

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Blog pwnage risk busted
WordPress has fixed a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in its blogging software.…

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Srizbi spam botnet in failed resurrection

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Rebirth before redeath
After being stranded for weeks, a monster botnet responsible for an estimated 40 percent of the world’s spam was able to briefly reconnect to its mothership in a tense international duel playing out online that could have a dramatic effect on the amount of junkmail flowing into inboxes everywhere.…

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