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	from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP It was discovered that more than 10,000 web sites have been compromised by a new threat which is infecting vulnerable machines with malware. These sites are not seedy, malicious sites, but normal, every day sites that people visit. Somehow attackers have managed to compromise the sites so that when users visit the sites malware is automatically downloaded. You can read more about it below in 'More Than 10,000 Sites Infected'.
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More Than 10,000 Sites Infected Security vendor Trend Micro is working with the FBI to identify the source of a malware attack that has hijacked more than 10,000 web site and is infecting vulnerable machines with a fast-acting Trojan downloader when they visit. It is thus far unknown how the attackers managed...read more             More Topics Internet Security Resources and Information Security Tools and Utilities Product and Book Reviews Security alerts, advisories and bulletins Security 101 Creating Secure Passwords Wireless Network Security What Is A...? There is a Glossary on this site to help you weed through unfamiliar terminology, but sometimes a simple definition is not enough. If you have ever wondered "what is a ____?", then these FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) articles are for you: What is a BHO (Browser Helper Object)? What is a Bot (or Zombie)? What is a Rootkit? If you would like to see more of these, or if there are terms you would like to see defined in the glossary, just send me an email and let me know what is perplexing you.   Help! I Think I've Been Hacked!! If you think your system may have been hacked this article will help you take the steps necessary to get your system clean and operational.     Sponsored Links   Fashion Tips & Tricks Look your best with these practical, easy-to-use video pointers: • Women's Wardrobe Basics • What to Wear to a Job Interview • Size Solutions for Women • How to Build a Man's Wardrobe

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