Software exploits aimed at known security vulnerabilities dropped in 2011 to their lowest level for half a decade, a surprisingly …
HTML5 to create new challenges for security pros in 2012: Sophos
The move to HTML5 will enable a whole host of new web applications, but could also create new challenges for …
New mobile malware targets Android
All new malware being written for mobile devices targets Android, according to a McAfee report on malware trends in Q3 2011. …
Amazon unveils Kindle Fire, its entry into the tablet fray
Amazon unveiled its tablet computer, the US$199 Android-based Kindle Fire, yesterday during a Manhattan launch event. The Wi-Fi-only tablet has …
App stores should cooperate to improve smartphone security
App store vendors need to collaborate more closely to keep smartphone users safe, including putting together a system for grading …
Mozilla to add PDF viewer to Firefox
Mozilla is working on a project that will add PDF rendering to Firefox using HTML5 and JavaScript, eliminating the need …
Google launches Chrome OS
Google co-founder Sergey Brin said Windows and other traditional PC operating systems are “torturing users” at Google’s Chrome OS launch …
The truth about malvertisements
Online advertisements are a part of our daily browsing experience as it has also become an essential part of companies’ …
RSA introduces new model to battle persistent threats
By Valeria Camerino EMC security division RSA released a security brief that outlines a drastic change in how organisations can …
Symantec looks to protect users from mutating malware
Symantec has announced the 12th edition of its flagship enterprise desktop anti-malware product, Symantec Endpoint Protection, that looks to go …
Google bets $20K that Chrome can’t be hacked
Google will pay $20,000 to the first researcher who successfully exploits its Chrome browser at this year’s Pwn2Own hacking contest. …
Kaspersky Lab unveils ?PURE?
Dubbed Kaspersky PURE, the new offering combines complete protection against all types of Web-borne threats with new, advanced features including …
Blackberry spyware source code released
Veracode released Blackberry-specific spyware, which the code-review specialist intends as a “call for defensive research” to show that the BlackBerry …
Blackberry spyware source code released
Veracode released Blackberry-specific spyware, which the code-review specialist intends as a “call for defensive research” to show that the BlackBerry …
10 best IT jobs right now
IT professionals looking to find new employment or upgrade their current positions should investigate job opportunities that address growing demand …
10 best IT jobs right now
IT professionals looking to find new employment or upgrade their current positions should investigate job opportunities that address growing demand …
Need for speed
NWME: What is driving application delivery networking? Can you tell us some of the challenges associated with application delivery today? …
Firefox, Opera downloads soar after IE warnings
Mozilla reported a "huge increase" in downloads of Firefox in Germany after that country’s computer security agency urged users of …
Firefox, Opera downloads soar after IE warnings
Mozilla reported a “huge increase” in downloads of Firefox in Germany after that country's computer security agency urged users of …
Chrome sets browser security standard, says expert
All browser makers should take a page from Google’s Chrome and isolate untrusted data from the rest of the operating …