This growth was largely attributed to misuse of automated Content Distribution Networks (CDNs) that wrap malicious code within digitally signed …
6 tips to combat Advanced Persistent Threats
Experts say it takes time, training and collaboration to thwart APTs. But with these best practices, you can keep your defenses high.
Clear and present danger
Knowing what is happening on your network is a pre-requisite for security now. A new class of network visibility solutions is emerging to help you spot trouble and address issues.
State secrets
What do Middle East governments need when it comes to security, and are newly formed government entities set to revolutionise the way that states think about security?
RSA hosts Dubai Security Summit
RSA, the security division of EMC, yesterday hosted its Security Summit, a one day security conference in Dubai aimed at helping organisations address evolving, complex and sensitive security challenges.
Arbor Networks: 36% increase in advanced persistent threats
Arbor Networks has released its 9th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report, which has found a 36 percent increase in organisations targeted by Advanced Persistent Threats.
FireEye announces OS update
FireEye has announced the release of FireEye OS 7.1, the update to the FireEye OS.
Users postpone ditch-XP decision as Windows 8 runs to stay in place
Windows XP’s disappearance and Windows 8’s march toward some form of success were both put on hold in January, Web analytics firm Net Applications said Saturday.
History lesson: Mobile malware
2014 marks the 10th anniversary of Cabir, the world’s first mobile phone malware. To mark this occasion, Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs is taking a stroll down memory lane to examine the evolution and significance of mobile threats during the last 10 years.
Prevention is better than cure
With security so high on the agenda, businesses are doing everything they can to safeguard their networks from cyber-criminals keen to capitalise on software exploits. But do businesses pay enough attention to software updates when there are hundreds of other issues to address?
Kaspersky: One in three UAE users reject mobile banking
More than a third of UAE users do not feel safe making e-payments on their smartphones or tablets, according to research from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky Lab: Beware of Neverquest Trojan banker
Kaspersky Lab has recorded thousands of attempts to infect computers used for online banking with a malicious program that its creators claim can attack “any bank in any country”.
Yahoo malvertising attack linked to larger malware scheme
A deeper look by Cisco Systems into the cyberattack that infected Yahoo users with malware appears to show a link between the attack and a suspicious affiliate traffic-pushing scheme with roots in Ukraine.
What's Next for India's Outsourcing Industry? Q&A with outgoing NASSCOM president
In the 25 years since India’s most well-known IT services trade group National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) was formed, the country’s global outsourcing industry has experienced tremendous growth, but also its share of ups and downs.
Kaspersky Lab finds gamers attacked 11.7 million times in 2013
Kaspersky Lab experts have discovered that PC gamers around the globe were hit by 11.7 million attacks in 2013.
FireEye buys endpoint response vendor Mandiant for $990 million
FireEye has bought privately-held endpoint security incident response vendor Mandiant in a deal worth $990 million.
Starlink partners with Venafi
Through the partnership, the distributor will deliver Venafi products and solutions for Middle East, Turkey and Africa customers through its channel partners.
‘Beware of e-retail’ Ponemon & RSA Security tell Middle East
While Middle East e-commerce is booming during the December gift season, customers need to better protect their online identity, according to an e-security expert.
SophosLabs’ trends to watch in 2014
Major technology developments over the last year—and a series of revelations about the National Security Agency that shook the international security community—made 2013 an interesting year. In highlighting the past year’s security events, we’ve considered some emerging trends we are likely to see in the coming year.
Kaspersky Lab: global internet threat up 6.9 percent in 2013
The overall global Internet threat level grew by 6.9 percentage points in 2013, with 41.6 percent of user computers being attacked at least once, according to Kaspersky Lab.