Lucian Constantin

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Fast-growing Flashback botnet includes over 600,000 Macs, malware experts say

Java-based attacks against Mac users resulted in over 600,000 Mac computers being infected with the Flashback Trojan horse

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 5, 2012 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Malware Network Security

Rogue US Airways-themed emails distribute ZeuS-based malware

Spam campaign targeting US Airways customers distributes a computer Trojan called GameOver

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 4, 2012 2 mins

Networking Security

Mozilla adds vulnerable Java plug-in versions to Firefox blocklist

Mozilla decided to automatically disable outdated Java plug-ins in Firefox because of ongoing attacks targeting them

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 3, 2012 3 mins

Browsers Malware Mozilla

Ice IX malware tricks Facebook users into exposing credit card details, says Trusteer

A new Ice IX Trojan horse configuration is being sold on underground forums to target Facebook users

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 3, 2012 2 mins

Fraud Malware Small and Medium Business

Unpatched Java vulnerability exploited to infect Macs with Flashback malware

The Flashback.K variant is distributed via exploits for a known Java vulnerability that Apple has yet to patch

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 2, 2012 3 mins

Apple Malware Network Security

Kelihos gang is building a new botnet, researchers say

The cyber criminal gang behind the sinkholed Kelihos botnet can easily regain control over a part of it

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 30, 2012 2 mins

Malware Network Security Networking

Do-it-yourself plan to take down Sality botnet outlined on public mailing list

Cybercriminals could use instructions posted on the Full Disclosure mailing list to hijack a large botnet

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 29, 2012 3 mins

Cybercrime Malware Viruses

Malware infects Macs through Microsoft Office vulnerability

Rogue emails distribute booby-trapped Microsoft Word file that installs Mac OS Trojan, researchers said

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 29, 2012 2 mins

Malware Network Security Patch Management Software

Flash Player 11.2 fixes critical vulnerabilities, adds silent updates

Adobe hopes the new automatic update option will help the company respond to Flash Player attacks more efficiently

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 28, 2012 4 mins

Adobe Patch Management Software System Management

Reborn LulzSec claims hack of dating site for military personnel

An announcement posted by hackers on Pastebin links to what it says are details of 163,792 MilitarySingles.com users

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 27, 2012 3 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Network Security

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Lucian Constantin

Articles by Lucian Constantin

Fast-growing Flashback botnet includes over 600,000 Macs, malware experts say

Rogue US Airways-themed emails distribute ZeuS-based malware

Mozilla adds vulnerable Java plug-in versions to Firefox blocklist

Ice IX malware tricks Facebook users into exposing credit card details, says Trusteer

Unpatched Java vulnerability exploited to infect Macs with Flashback malware

Kelihos gang is building a new botnet, researchers say

Do-it-yourself plan to take down Sality botnet outlined on public mailing list

Malware infects Macs through Microsoft Office vulnerability

Flash Player 11.2 fixes critical vulnerabilities, adds silent updates

Reborn LulzSec claims hack of dating site for military personnel

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F5 fixes actively exploited zero-day flaw in BIG-IP APM

Selector brings Git-based workflows and incident replay to network AI agents

80% of network pros are OK with giving AI an autonomous role in NetOps

Has the hype around ‘Internet of Things’ paid off? | Ep. 145

Episode 1: Understanding Cisco’s Converged SDN Transport

Episode 2: Pluggable Optics and the Internet for the Future

Master Linux Math with the bc Command | Easy CLI Calculations Explained!

Master Linux Math in Seconds: How to Use the expr Command Like a Pro

How to Do Math in the Command Line Using Double Parentheses

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