Fears about rogue apps and mobile malware may snag all the headlines, but when it comes down to brass tacks, …
Mobile malware, mainly aimed at Android devices, jumps 614% in a year
The number of mobile malware apps has jumped 614 percent in the last year, according to studies conducted by McAfee and Juniper Networks.
Enterprise anti-virus software test puts Kaspersky software out front, Microsoft at bottom
Dennis Technology Labs said the most accurate product was Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows.
Picky spyware ranks sensitive military documents
A noisy malware campaign against South Korea is revealing deeper secrets.
Bolstering business security is becoming top priority
Dan Smith, Head of Integrated Marketing for the Middle East and Africa region of Xerox’s Developing Markets Operations. Security …
Intel appoints Krzanich as new CEO
After a vetting process that lasted a little more than six months, Intel has named Brian Krzanich as its next …
vSkimmer malware targets point-of-sale systems
A new piece of custom malware sold on the underground Internet market is being used to siphon payment card data …
ComputerLinks winds down Kaspersky relationship
ComputerLinks on Sunday announced that it will be winding down its relationship with Kaspersky Lab, effective immediately. The decision comes …
FireEye launches new threat protection platform
Security company, FireEye, has announced a new threat protection platform designed to help enterprises deploy new security models to counter …
Malnets make the jump to mobile
Today’s mobile spam and phishing attacks will increasingly delivered by mobile malware networks, despite mobile device operating systems being more …
Are 8 Windows more shatterproof than 7?
So far, the evidence suggests Windows 8 has hardly been the gleaming success that Microsoft no doubt hoped it would …
Symantec CEO: ‘Our system is broken’
Under the helm of its new CEO, Steve Bennett, Symantec last week outlined a re-organisation intended to lead to a leaner …
12 security resolutions for 2013
Among your typical New Year’s resolutions–lose weight, stop smoking, be happier–you should consider making some pledges to better secure your …
EU’s cyber security budget dubbed “paltry”
Despite vowing that fighting cybercrime is high on its agenda, the European Commission increased its planned cyber security budget by …
Security vendor Crossbeam bought by private equity firm
Crossbeam has been bought by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, opening up the door for the security company to expand its product …
Lack of cloud protection opens door for botnet attacks, study says
Some cloud providers fail to detect and block malicious traffic originating from their networks, which provides cyber criminals with an …
Intel showcases cloud-enabled, Atom-based NAS platform
Intel has introduced two new network-attached storage (NAS) controllers for home and small business users. The NAS platforms can support …
Mobile malware up 2,180% in security scare
Loss, theft, spam, Trojans, spyware, data breach, and aggressive advertising are some of the threats facing vulnerable mobile devices, such as smartphones …
Malwarebytes offers anti-malware detection, prevention product
In the past, Malwarebytes started out focused on consumer-based malware, but now the San Jose, Calif.-based company says it’s offering …
Combating the next generation heist
Technology has changed all manner of scenarios – even the classic bank robbery. The days of rolling up at a …