IBM yesterday announced an agreement to acquire Fiberlink Communications, saying the purchase is a key part of a broader mobile-security strategy to provide assurance in transactions conducted via devices such as iPhones and Android smartphones.
ATM malware may spread from Mexico to English-speaking world
A malicious software program found in ATMs in Mexico has been improved and translated into English, which suggests it may be used elsewhere, according to security vendor Symantec.
Security company scours ‘Dark Web’ for stolen data
Alex Holden, founder of security company Hold Security, is in the business of bringing companies bad news.
Fake AdBlock Plus app removed from Google’s Play store
Google has removed an application from its Play store that purported to be AdBlock Plus, a well-known application that blocks online ads.
China-based hacking group behind hundreds of attacks on U.S. companies
A group of between 50 and 100 professional hackers operating out of China has been systematically targeting businesses, military and government agencies around the world since at least 2009, security vendor Symantec said in a report released on Tuesday.
What the iPhone 5S and 5C and iOS7 offer the enterprise
Much of what Apple offers enterprise workers and their IT departments in the new iPhone 5S and 5C comes by virtue of its new iOS 7, first announced in June.
US carried out 231 'cyber-operations' in 2011 alone, leaked documents show
The US is engaged in a wide-ranging campaign of cyber-operations against foreign targets, launching over 200 in 2011 alone, budget …
VMware spotlights key NSX security tool for deploying security software and services
VMware’s NSX network virtualization platform, expected out by year end, will have a key security tool for deploying security software and services to VMware-based virtual machines.
'Instagram for PC' application is a marketing scam
An advertisement circulating on Facebook and Twitter for a desktop version of the photo-sharing application Instagram is a scam, according to security vendor Symantec.
Riverbed introduces enterprise-class server and data consolidation solution
Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, in July introduced a new release of its groundbreaking Riverbed Granite product family that delivers an enterprise-class solution for server and data consolidation in the Middle East.
Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Helix flips Ultrabook expectations
“Convertible” Ultrabooks – full-fledged laptops that can also function as touch-driven tablets – have become something of a commodity these days, so my attention goes to the manufacturers who can do something flashy and new with the idea. Enter Lenovo’s ThinkPad Helix, a highly usable tablet-laptop aimed at “businesses, vertical and educational markets, as well as the technology enthusiast.”
Google patches Android after Bitcoin wallet issue
Google is distributing patches for a cryptography flaw in Android that may affect hundreds of thousands of applications. The patches …
Kaspersky shake-up
Last month, Kaspersky Lab’s long-serving regional managing director, Tarek Kuzbari, announced he was resigning from his post and that corporate sales manager, Khalid Abu Baker, would replace him with immediate effect.
Fix up, look sharp
There’s no success without the blood, sweat and tears of a proper training regime, says Condo Protego CEO Andrew Calthorpe
Citrix announces new vice president for MEA
Citrix has announced the appointment of Johnny Karam as its new Vice President for Middle East and Africa.
New Android malware lowers the bar for cyber-criminals
The first tools for injecting legitimate Android apps with open-source software that allows an attacker to control an infected smartphone remotely have been found in the criminal underground.
Shadowlock ransom Trojan demands victims fill in survey for unlock key
Symantec has discovered a bizarre ransom Trojan that eschews the usual demand for payment in favour of asking its victims to fill in an online survey to get an unlock code.
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.
Kaspersky Lab MD resigns, announces immediate replacement
Kaspersky Lab’s regional managing director, Tarek Kuzbari, has announced that he has resigned from his post and that corporate sales …
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