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  1. 200-fold increase in HTML-attachment spam
    Cutwail botnet likely behind campaign that sends users to Phoenix exploit kit.
  2. 'Hotmail and Gmail have best spam filter' says Cascade spam test
    Comparative test did not take false positives into account.
  3. February issue of VB published
    The February issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.
  4. Hacktivists hijack DNS of popular websites
    Security at registrars may be weak link.
  5. New RFC describes best practices for running DNS-based lists
    DNSBL users advised to avoid those lists that charge for delisting.
  6. Vulnerability turns McAfee's anti-malware solution into open relay
    Flaw allows for spam to be sent through customers' PCs.
  7. AV-Test releases latest results
    Business and consumer products achieve high pass rate.
  8. Sykipot trojan used to target smart cards
    Defence companies among small number of targets.
  9. Spammers link to site containing QR code
    Curious users may scan URL and end up on pharma websites.
  10. January issue of VB published
    The January issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.