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December issue of VB published

The December issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

1 December 2008

Worm targets MS08-067 vulnerability

Exploit attack patches flaw once system penetrated. (0 comments)

1 December 2008

Microsoft to replace OneCare with free AV product

OneCare retirement announced, new product will be lighter on systems and pockets. (4 comments)

19 November 2008

ICANN pulls plug on registrar favoured by cyber crooks

After a week's stay of execution, ICANN decides EstDomains will be terminated. (1 comment)

14 November 2008

Disconnection of dubious provider sees spam levels plummet

Web-hosting firm believed to be responsible for 75% of spam. (0 comments)

13 November 2008

Two updates in Microsoft's November's patch release

Just two updates released by Microsoft this month: one rated critical, one important. (0 comments)

12 November 2008

Riders on a Storm

Researchers hijack botnet - and find spam success rates lower than previously believed. (0 comments)

11 November 2008

November issue of VB published

The November issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

31 October 2008

Microsoft issues emergency patch

Out-of-cycle update fixes serious, wormable flaw. (0 comments)

24 October 2008

US ISPs urged to snoop on traffic

NY Attorny General promotes deep packet inspection to AOL. (3 comments)

22 October 2008

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