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“Ads by Google” pushing Rogues

Cross post from certifiedbug.com Normally I don’t bother to go through all the spams received on this blog before deletion, however today one Spam caught my eye: “download free removal spybot spyware | http://removalspyware.info |” because I have seen...

Published Mon, May 14 2007 16:04 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Rogues, Adware
Zango’s lawsuit against PC Tools, update

PC Tools spokeswoman Magida Ezzat: "We believe the proceedings are an attempt by Zango to influence our reclassification process. Prior to the lawsuit we were well into an in-depth review and reclassification of the latest versions of Zango products;...

Published Sat, May 19 2007 21:34 by tashi

Filed under: News , Security , Zango, Adware
Windows Vista Security Blog is Back

Windows Vista Security 'We’re back! You’ve probably noticed that the blog hasn’t been updated much lately. We’re going to change that and you can expect to see regular posts again.' 'Look for more posts about Windows Vista security technologies...

Published Fri, May 18 2007 11:08 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Vista, Microsoft
Spyware vendors trying to clean up image…

Ben Edelman writes: Spyware Still Cheating Merchants and Legitimate Affiliates "Spyware vendors are trying to clean up their images. For example, Zango settled a FTC investigation, then last week sued PC Tools for detecting and removing Zango software...

Published Tue, May 22 2007 0:33 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Zango, Spyware, Adware
Zango sues PC Tools

Computerworld May 18, 2007 Adware Zango sues maker of antispyware tool. "Adware maker Zango Inc. has sued PC Tools Pty Ltd., makers of the popular Spyware Doctor software, in a dispute over the way the antispyware program flags and removes Zango's...

Published Fri, May 18 2007 9:51 by tashi

Filed under: Security , Zango, Adware
Changes to ANS and Security Bulletin Update notifications

ANS changes: "As you know, the Thursday before Tuesday’s normal security update release, we send out an advanced notification letting you know what platforms are going to be impacted by the security updates and the maximum severity rating. The information...

Published Thu, May 17 2007 10:22 by tashi

Filed under: News , Security , Microsoft
Connecticut Attorney General subpoena's MySpace

Press Release. May 21, 2007 Attorney General Announces MySpace To Provide Convicted Sex Offender Information "Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that MySpace has agreed to provide Connecticut with information he requested about convicted...

Published Mon, May 21 2007 13:33 by tashi

Filed under: News , Social-Networking
Major Spammer Arrested

The SPAMHAUS PROJECT- Spamhaus News. http://www.spamhaus.org/news.lasso?article=611 "On May 30, 2007 Robert Alan Soloway , one of the most persistent professional spammers, was indicted by a grand jury in Seattle, Washington, on charges that include...

Published Thu, May 31 2007 11:18 by tashi

Filed under: News , Spam-Phish
Google Introduces Online Security Blog

Monday, May 21, 2007 "Online security is an important topic for Google, our users, and anyone who uses the Internet. The related issues are complex and dynamic and we’ve been looking for a way to foster discussion on the topic and keep users informed...

Published Tue, May 22 2007 13:06 by tashi

Filed under: News , Security , Google
Pre-release versions of Windows Vista expire today

May 31, 2007 is the last day of full functionality for Customer Preview Program versions of Vista. Redmond Report: "The OS will gradually shut itself down in stages, and do it in an unusual way: Starting Friday, a user can log on to the OS for two...

Published Thu, May 31 2007 12:15 by tashi

Filed under: News , Vista, Microsoft
Three new Windows Live betas

Windows Vista Team Blog. "Today our Windows Live team is releasing new betas for several Windows Live applications: Windows Live Messenger 8.5, Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Writer. All three are now available for download." Article: http...

Published Thu, May 31 2007 11:58 by tashi

Filed under: News , Vista, Microsoft
Hidden data in DRM-free music

Ars Technica Ken Fisher writes: "With great power comes great responsibility, and apparently with DRM-free music comes files embedded with identifying information. Such is the situation with Apple's new DRM-free music: songs sold without DRM...

Published Thu, May 31 2007 11:45 by tashi

Filed under: Security

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May 2007 - bits and bytes

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“Ads by Google” pushing Rogues

Zango’s lawsuit against PC Tools, update

Windows Vista Security Blog is Back

Spyware vendors trying to clean up image…

Zango sues PC Tools

Changes to ANS and Security Bulletin Update notifications

Connecticut Attorney General subpoena's MySpace

Major Spammer Arrested

Google Introduces Online Security Blog

Pre-release versions of Windows Vista expire today

Three new Windows Live betas

Hidden data in DRM-free music