SecurityFocus

MySpace bullying trial ends in misdemeanors
News Brief, 2008-11-28
A federal jury finds Lori Drew guilty of three counts of computer fraud, and innocent of more serious charges, for taking part in a scheme that ended in the suicide of her daughter's one-time friend.

Microsoft warns of attacks on recent flaw
News Brief, 2008-11-26
A vulnerability fixed by the software giant late last month has become a target for two malicious programs.

BotHunter aims to find bots for free
News Brief, 2008-11-25
A technology firm publicly releases its tool for hunting down compromised machines within computer networks.

Pop-up porn case closes with plea deal
Microsoft hopes free security means less malware
Apple plugs a dozen iPhone security holes
Brief study shows difficulty in detecting malware
Microsoft to replace OneCare with free service
Microsoft sees value in exploitability index

In the Headlines

Thieves Stole Identities to Tap Home Equity • Estonian ISP Cuts Off Control Servers for Srizbi Botnet • Google Pins Gmail Bug On Phishing • Internet worm exploits Windows vulnerability • U.S. Army Goes Bot Hunting