Microsoft has confirmed that sample attack code created by the company had likely leaked to hackers from a program it …
Dropbox’s URL shortener abused by spammers
Spammers are abusing a Dropbox feature that lets users share a shortened link, directing people to websites selling questionable pharmaceuticals, …
New security report identifies latest trends in malicious attacks
Blue Coat Systems today issued its Blue Coat 2012 Web Security Report that identifies and analyses trends in malicious attacks …
6 security trends to watch for
For security researchers, there’s never a dull moment; online criminals constantly find new security holes to exploit, and new ways …
85% of hospitals embracing BYOD, survey shows
A survey of the networking priorities of 130 hospitals found that about 85% support the use of personal devices like …
Mobile adoption has reached tipping point: survey
Adoption of mobile devices has reached a tipping point in the workplace, with most businesses in a recent Symantec survey …
Extending identity
The focal point of enterprise security has long been on fighting malware and outsider threats, while most of the breaches …
ESET secures consecutive Advanced+ Award in test from AV-Comparatives
ESET announced its fourth Advanced+ award in performance testing from AV-Comparatives, an independent research organisation. The latest test measured the …
Kaspersky conference highlights the need for an international framework
The panel discussion at the Kaspersky Lab Cyber Conference titled “Cyber Security Co-operation: Bringing Nations together” brought together a group …
Increasing ME organisations in cloud must get virtual security: Trend Micro
The growing number of organisations in the Middle East turning to virtualisation and cloud computing is a good thing, but …
Symantec confirms source cod leak in enterprise security products
Symantec confirmed, just before the start of the Middle East weekend, that source code used in two of its older …
Zservices and Zajil Telecom sign agreement for Kuwait
Zservices, the provider of local cloud security services in the Middle East, has signed a partnership agreement with Zajil, provider …
Cyberoam appoints FDC as distributor
Cyberoam, a network security provider has announced appointment of FDC International as distributors for the Middle East. FDC will handle …
Android market tops 400,000 apps
Google’s Android Market now hosts more than 400,000 active applications from about 100,000 publishers, with the majority of apps available …
Switch to Linux in 2012
The past year was a tempestuous one in the world of desktop operating systems, it seems fair to say, with …
Mobile users security savvy finds survey
More Android owners see the need for security software than iOS owners, but more iOS owners are willing to pay …
WatchGuard launches iOS-friendly appliance
WatchGuard’s latest security appliance, the XTM 330, allows business travelers from small enterprises to use their iPads or iPhones to …
Desktop virtualisation makes good security sense: Citrix
One of the main reasons for deploying desktop virtualisation is the security advantages it can provide, such as keeping sensitive …
RSA security lapse led to March hack, says researcher
The attack that hacked RSA Security’s network earlier this year succeeded because the company failed to take a basic security …
SonicWALL Launches Mobile Connect App for iOS
SonicWALL, a provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, today announced the SonicWALL Mobile Connect App is now available on …