25 “Worst Passwords” Of 2011 Revealed David Coursey Contributor Who Owns Your LinkedIn Contacts? David Coursey Contributor If you know me, you know I’m not really prone to spreading security FUD. I’ve been asked to prognosticate a bit about the near-term future, and I have to say, without intending to…
2012 Will See Rise in Cyber-Espionage and Malware, Experts Say
The security industry expects the number of cyber-espionage attacks to increase in 2012 and the malware used for this purpose to become increasingly sophisticated. In the past two years there has been a surge in the number of malware-based attacks that resulted in sensitive data being stolen from government agencies,…
2012 Will See a Rise in Cyber-espionage Attacks and Sophisticated Malware, Experts Say
The security industry expects the number of cyber-espionage attacks to increase in 2012 and the malware used for this purpose to become increasingly sophisticated. In the past two years there has been a surge in the number of malware-based attacks that resulted in sensitive data being stolen from government agencies,…
Our Christmas gift to you — IObit Malware Fighter PRO — 24 hours only, so hurry
Today we are excited to bring you a free copy of IObit Malware Fighter PRO worth $19.95 to help keep your computer protected against malware in the New Year. But you’ll need to be quick — this free gift to you is only available for 24 hours, so make sure you head…
More Malware Found in Official Android Market
The malicious apps were disguised as free versions of popular games. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Amnesty International Site Infected with Malware
The site serves a malicious Java applet that retrieves a Trojan. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Experts Tout Support.com(R) SUPERAntiSpyware(R) 5 to Augment Malware and Spyware Detection, Removal, and Protection on …
REDWOOD CITY, CA–(Marketwire -12/22/11)- Support.com® SUPERAntiSpyware® 5, the first major update in two years of the popular anti-malware software, is wowing experts in reviews who are touting it as an excellent product that augments malware and spyware detection, removal and protection on PCs. In related news, the company also announced…
Can Amazon Save Android From Malware Hell?
Print Version E-Mail Article Reprints By Richard AdhikariLinuxInsider Part of the ECT News Network 12/20/11 5:00 AM PT Google’s long insisted on taking a relatively open stance on Android and Android applications. That’s made Android a very popular platform — even among malware authors. Although Amazon uses Android in its…
Microsoft flags malware that poses as police
Microsoft has warned people of a localised strain of malware that masquerades as a message from a country’s local law enforcement. The ‘ransomware’ — malware that takes control of a user’s device and demands payment to unlock the computer — was detailed by Microsoft on Monday. “What is remarkable in…
REMnux: Reverse-engineering malware
Malware analysts are the brave souls struggling to “know thy enemy” on the digital front lines: “Examining malicious software, such as bots, worms, and trojans to understand the nature of their threat. This task usually involves reverse-engineering the compiled executable and examining how the program interacts with its environment. The…