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• Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

  Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

• Uptick in Windows attacks reported

  Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.

• Exploit out for Zotob-like Windows flaw

  Exploit code was published on Friday for a Windows flaw similar to the vulnerability that led to the Zotob worm that wreaked havoc in August.

• Baba worm pretends to clean up PCs

  The latest version of the Baba worm claims to clean porn off PCs, but it's just a 'dirty trick', say antivirus experts.

• Microsoft to slap patch on risky IE hole

  As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft plans on Tuesday to release five security bulletins with fixes for flaws in Windows and Office.

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  How can viruses, vulnerabilities make the world safer?

  OS X security scares, a Linux worm and Microsoft bragging about security: so why is the world a safer place?

Features and Case Studies (89)

• System exploits: Are you prepared?

  CIOs and IT managers are having to protect systems from an increasing range of exploits. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips and analysis about what to look out for.

• Norton AntiVirus flaw ready for exploitation?

  Exploit codes that take advantage of a security vulnerability in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software have been published on the Internet, which could leave users vulnerable to an attack.

• Australia alerted to Fretheme worm

  Australian businesses are being warned to install patches and signature files to protect against a worm variant which has surfaced in the US and Europe.

• Worms boost cyberattack stats for 2003

  The number of security events detected by companies in the first quarter of 2003 jumped nearly 84 percent over the preceding three months, according to a report.

• New generation of attacks pose increasing security challenges

  Get the details on the latest threats and see how they are requiring an escalation in the war against viruses, worms, and other malware.

Reviews (26)

• Avoid security complacency

  Keeping your network safe from viruses sounds easy, but watch out for complacency. Often, it's your own worst enemy.

• Leave worm exploits SubSeven Trojan horse infections

  This worm looks for systems already infected with SubSeven, then exploits the backdoor Trojan horse with new code.

• Bigger, badder Code Red worms being built

  As I write this, there are two new fast-spreading Internet worms for Windows users: Apost does the now-familiar "email itself to everyone" thing we've come to expect from Windows worms and viruses, except this worm sends multiple copies of itself.

• Redesi: Emailed Microsoft update is a new worm

  Another variation is a lewd message. Both types of Redesi have the potential to cause trouble. Find out how to prevent and remove this worm.

• Anthrax worm is flawed

  This kit-generated worm fails to spread despite recent anthrax scares.The Anthrax email worm suffers from a delivery flaw and is not expected to infect many computer users.

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