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Across the Web

  • iPhone not perfect when it comes to security

    Looks like Apple is a little slow in updating the iPhone OS, which is based on Mac OS X. The company is four months behind on patching the mobile version of the operating system.

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  • Nealy half of all Web surfers vulnerable to attack

    Scary stats: Some 637 million users running out-of-date browsers that could lead them vulnerable to attack. That number doesn't even take into account those running non-updated plug-ins.

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  • Storm worm contines to evolve

    The pesky Storm work is rearing its ugly head again, this time using a "love" theme in its attempt to trap users.

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  • DIY phishing kits

    Panda Security is reporting the existence of a new do-it-yourself phishing kits that make it easy for attackers to spoof financial and other sites in an effort to steal user information.

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    Virus hits local NH paper's Web site by Jason Meserve

    My local paper's Web site was hit by the Mal/Badsrc-C virus yesterday, which had some visitors' anti-virus software flashing a warning when the visited the site. According to the Nashua Telegraph, the virus infected the site via a third-party link from MyCapture.com. That company's systems were...

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