A cracker has discovered another new vulnerability in IE 6 and posted sample exploit code.

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Core Security Technologies has released an advisory describing a serious vulnerability in older version of this client software. If exploited, the vulnerability can lead to full system compromise. Users should urgently upgrade to the latest version of the software though they will lose this 'classical look'.

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On their web site Symantec has reported a new zero day exploit in Word 2000 running under Windows 2000.

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Websense Security Labs has received reports of a new wave of email scams disguised as Microsoft Security Bulletins. Users receive an email message which urges the immediate installation of a cumulative security patch for the "plug and play" vulnerability. Although the Microsoft patch number is similar to a previous alert issued in June, the website and the code that gets downloaded and installed are different.

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IT security firm Sophos has warned of a Trojan horse that has been mass spammed out in an email claiming to come from an organisation fighting child pornography on the web.

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IT security firm, Sophos, is warning computer users of malware that is exploiting a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft software, and urging companies to roll-out security patches as a matter of priority.

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Soon to be released hacking program uses BlackBerry connection to bypass enterprise security mechanisms.

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Memory corruption software flaw could leave door open for wireless worm, says Sophos.

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A single botnet is being used to send a barrage of phishing emails to UK businesses, according to BlackSpider Technologies, the on-demand security service of SurfControl plc. The huge botnet is controlling more than 20,000 distinct IP addresses and began sending out the phishing emails on Sunday, and over 24 hours BlackSpider estimates it sent out more than 8.1 million emails.

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SophosLabs warn internet users to be on their guard following the discovery of a spyware Trojan horse that displays photographs of a potential Russian lovematch while secretly stealing information.

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