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When Security Fails, Who Are You Going to Fire? (CIO)

yahoosecuritynews — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:24:30 +0000

Too often, we look at the symptoms of a security problem rather than getting down to the root cause.

New Computer Virus Steals Facebook Passwords (ABC 2 Baltimore)

yahoosecuritynews — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:18:08 +0000

A new computer virus is moving across the Web... it could steal your Facebook password, and even bank details or email log-ins.

Kaspersky Lab Sweeps CRN’s 2010 Channel Program Awards (Marketwire)

yahoosecuritynews — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:57:15 +0000

Unprecedented "Green Sweep" in the Client Security Software Category a Result of 100 Percent Dedication to Channel

Kaspersky Lab Sweeps CRN’s 2010 Channel Program Awards (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

yahoosecuritynews — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:47:00 +0000

WOBURN, MA--(Marketwire - 03/18/10) - Continuing to exemplify leadership and a deep commitment to the success of its channel partners, Kaspersky Lab , a leading developer of Internet threat management solutions that protect businesses of all sizes against today's onslaught of malicious software, was awarded CRN's 2010 Channel Champion in the Client Security Software category at the XChange ...

Michelle ‘Bombshell’ McGee pictures lead to malware

Graham Cluley, Sophos — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:08:06 +0000

The internet is ablaze with gossip about the state of Sandra Bullock's marriage to Jesse James, after it was alleged that the Oscar winner's husband was having an affair with tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.

With such a hot trending story, it's no surprise that hackers have not been slowcoaches in exploiting the interest to their own advantage, taking the opportunity to spread their attacks disguised as content related to the breaking news.

Sure enough, we are seeing web pages appearing high in search results - through the hackers use of search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques - which point to dangerous webpages.

In the following pictured example, the pages appear on the first page of results if you search for content related to Michelle McGee.

It isn't just pages about the tattoo-ridden McGee that are dangerous though. There are also poisoned webpages related to other search terms associated with Sandra Bullock and Jesse James's relationship.

Clicking on links like this will endanger the security of your computer - exposing you to scams such as fake anti-virus software and identity theft.

And if you're in any doubt as to just how hot search terms like "Michelle Bombshell McGee Pictures" are on Google right now - just take a look at this graph:

Hackers are time and time again exploiting interest in hot news stories - underlining the importance of running a security solution that scans every single webpage you visit, and the necessity to keep up-to-date with patches.

If you can't help yourself and are desperate for a celebrity gossip fix - even when it does involve someone else's marriage potentially dissolving - then it might be more sensible to go to an established news website rather than clicking through to sites you are unfamiliar with.

* Image source: John Griffiths' Flickr photostream (Creative Commons)