Microsoft today said that attackers are exploiting a critical and unpatched vulnerability in Office 2007 using malformed documents to hijack Windows PCs, and that Office 2003 and Office 2010 are also vulnerable.
Kaspersky investigation shows malware is on the rise
Kaspersky Lab has revealed research results that show an increase in malware in the Middle East.
ESET launches ESET NOD32 version 7
The new products provide security without compromising system performance.
Hadoop commonly used with other big data analytics systems
A study by analyst IDC shows how companies are using the open source Hadoop big data analytics systems alongside other systems to get value out of their data.
EMT introduces Secunia PSI version 3.0 in Arabic
It is aimed at allowing private users to secure their PCs adequately in the region.
British man charged with hacking NASA and US military computers
A British man has been charged with hacking into US government computers and stealing personal data about thousands of employees, then bragging about it on Twitter.
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.
Google to pay rewards for open-source code security fixes
Google said Wednesday it plans to reward developers for developing proactive security improvements for some of the most widely used open-source software programs.
Tenth Anniversary Patch Tuesday brings crucial Microsoft Explorer fix
As anticipated, the latest round of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday monthly release of security fixes addresses a widely known Internet Explorer (IE) vulnerability already being exploited by malicious hackers.
Report: NSA has little success cracking Tor
The US National Security Agency has repeatedly tried to compromise Tor, the government-funded online anonymity tool, but has had little success, according to a new report in the UK’s Guardian.
Help AG launches new service and division
With the addition of these services, Help AG strengthens its position
Gitex Preview: Huawei
1) What is the main theme of your presence at GITEX this year? Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group will be the …
Gitex Preview: Ruckus Wireless
Ruckus Wireless aims to use the opportunity presented by GITEX 2013 to share its plans of expansion across the Middle East.
Two Middle East hackers qualify for Global CyberLympics Finals
Two Middle East ethical hackers from Help AG, a regional information security consulting company, have qualified to participate in the World Finals of the Global CyberLympics, an EC-Council Foundation initiative supported by the United Nation’s International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
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.
Remote Working and Social Media Habits Putting Middle East Businesses at Risk
One of the world’s leading online security and privacy experts has warned that unprotected remote working and social media use can pose significant risks to both individuals and businesses across the Middle East.
Oracle adds long-awaited whitelisting capabilities to Java
Oracle added a feature in Java that lets companies control what specific Java applets are allowed to run on their endpoint computers, which could help them better manage Java security risks.
Firefox OS likely to face HTML5, Boot-to-Gecko process attacks
The Firefox OS, a new contender in mobile operating systems, will likely see HTML5-related attacks and assaults on a crucial …
IPhone jailbreakers begin cracking their knuckles over iOS 7
Apple’s latest operating system iOS 7, due to be released Sept. 18, is already under the microscope of independent security …
Apple supplier of iPhone criticized for labour violations in China
A labor watchdog group is slamming one of Apple’s suppliers for allegedly exploiting its Chinese workers to build the upcoming budget iPhone.