Conficker worm gets an upgrade

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Conficker worm gets an upgrade
Modified malware now much more dangerous
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Microsoft releases final beta of Vista SP2
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Microsoft fixes IE8 for Windows 7
Update should improve stability for beta release
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Phishers launch multi-platform IM attack
Gmail and Yahoo account holders among those targeted in widespread scam
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Poor password practice putting users at risk
Security still playing second fiddle to convenience, warns Gartner
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ESafe tool limits workplace social network access
Aladdin's eSafe AppliFilter gives firms more granular control
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Google explains Gmail troubles
Outage caused by datacentre maintenance
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Scammers hijack Jack Straw's email
Hotmail address used to run money scams
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Warnings sounded over Excel attacks
Active exploits for flaw surface in the wild
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Apple unveils Safari 4 browser
Latest version goes to beta
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Users panic as Google Mail goes down
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Check Point moves to software blade architecture
Vendor launches new security delivery model
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Recession brings rise in 'bargain' spam
Money-conscious users targeted in new attacks
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'Error Check System' attack hits Facebook
Rogue application erupts on social network
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Researcher builds home-made Adobe patch
Beats the company by weeks
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Check Point launches ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
Comprehensive suite integrates ForceField sandboxing system
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Lord Carlile sides with McKinnon in extradition battle
Influential QC asks home secretary to keep hacker in the UK
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Unified comms Q&A part 2: Microsoft on security challenges
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Web users concerned over data privacy
80 per cent of users dislike giving up personal privacy for more relevant advertising
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Adobe warns of PDF threat
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Symbian users lured by 'Sexy View' malware
Mobile Trojan steals data and spreads to contacts
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EU looks into VoIP tapping
Committee to investigate monitoring voice-over-IP calls
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Novell broadens security portfolio
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SSL subverted by hacker
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