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[Update] Microsoft To Release Patch For IE Cookiejacking Vulnerability


Internet Explorer "Cookiejacking" Patch

Remember the Cookiejacking Vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, we wrote about a few days back? Microsoft has issued a statement saying that its effect has not be massive and that they will release a patch to fix it.

 Microsoft   News   Security  

By Debjit
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New Firefox Scare-ware Tricking Users Into Installing Fake Anti-Virus


With the MacDefender scare-ware infecting so many Macs, which many previously considered very secure, it is easy to forget where the main malware problems is. Well, there is a new scare-ware for Windows which is tricking users into installing a fake anti-virus by using Firefox. This is how the new Firefox scare-ware works: User visits…

 News   Security   Windows  

By Debjit

Mozilla Intros Website Permissions Manager In Firefox 5; More Power To The User


Firefox 5 - about:permissions

Mozilla has introduced the about:permissions page in Firefox 5, just like you have the about:config page. This page has a list of all websites that you have visited and it lists the permissions that these websites have while interacting with your browser.

 News   Security   Web  

By Debjit

“Cookiejacking” Puts 900Million Microsoft Internet Explorer Users At Risk


All versions of IE have a potential cookiejacking vulnerability

Well, this is something any loyal or infact any regular Microsoft Internet Explorer user would not want to hear. An independent Computer security researcher and expert – Rosario Valotta has devised an attack on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (MSIE) which can remotely hijack your browser cookies and potentially cause damage to you by stealing digital credentials…

 Microsoft   News   Security  

By Debjit
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Norton 360 Suite Version 5 Is Here


Norton 360 Suite Version 5

Symantec’s flagship product – the Norton 360 suite recently entered into it’s version 5.0 and Symantec describes it as the industry’s fastest and the most effective all-in-one security suite for desktops and laptops. We recently got a chance to lay our hands on a copy of the Norton 360 suite Version 5.0 and lets find…

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By Debjit

Google Chrome Hacked [Video]


When we talk about web browser security, we usually consider Google Chrome, with its advanced sandboxing, as one of the most secure browsers. Chrome has earned that reputation by being un-hackable for three years in the Pwn2Own contest. Today VUPEN Security has come up with a “reliable way to execute arbitrary code on any installation…

 Google   News   Security   Windows  

By Ricky

India’s Leading Payment Gateway “CCAvenue” Hacked


CCAvenue Hacked!

Developing Story: Updates at end In what can be termed as one of the most disastrous online incidents, hackers have managed to get pass the “whatsoever security” implemented by India’s leading payment gateway – CCAvenue. It is being said that the hack has been made possible by “Hidden SQL Injection”. SQL Injection took down a…

 News   Security  

By Debjit

[Facebook] Have You Seen This Pic You Were Tagged in Yet? Facebook Chat Scam


[Facebook] Have You Seen This Pic You Were Tagged in Yet? Facebook Chat Scam

A new Facebook Chat scam has been doing the rounds of the social network Facebook this week. The peculiarity of this Scam is that it spreads itself through Users’ Facebook chat after they grant access to the application http://apps.facebook.com/cpafarmv which asks for Chat Permissions from the user. Here is a screenshot of the chat message…

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By Debjit

Twitter Revamps Security With “Always use HTTPS” Setting


With social network profiles (Facebook, Twitter etc.) becoming very important for a lot of people, the security of these services has also become very important. Recently we have seen applications, like Firesheep, which can steal other’s credential when using Facebook, Twitter etc. over unsecure networks like WiFi. Facebook recently revamped its security by allowing users…

 News   Security   Twitter  

By Ricky

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