Smartphones and tablets continue to rise in popularity–among both consumers and malware developers. Traditional malware is still a large and growing threat as well, but mobile platforms represent fertile ground with less awareness and limited defenses. A new report from McAfee illustrates that malware developers are anxious to exploit mobile…
Android triggering record levels in malware, says McAfee
(Credit: McAfee) Malware targeted toward Android devices continues to surge, says a new report from McAfee, pushing 2011 to become the busiest year in history for both mobile and general malware. The amount of malware infecting Android devices during the third quarter grew almost 37 percent from the second quarter,…
Android’s a malware magnet, says McAfee
(Credit: McAfee) Malware targeted toward Android devices continues to surge, says a new report from McAfee, pushing 2011 to become the busiest year in history for both mobile and general malware. The amount of malware infecting Android devices during the third quarter grew almost 37 percent from the second quarter,…
McAfee: Android Phones on Top of Malware Hit List, Q3 Report Reveals Threats on the Rise
Like us on Facebook “So far this year, we’ve seen many interesting yet challenging trends that are affecting the threat landscape, including heightened levels of sophistication and high-profile hacktivist attacks,” said Vincent Weafer, Senior Vice President of McAfee Labs. McAfee predicted, at the end of 2010, that malware would touch…
Mobile Malware Epidemic Looms
I know it’s a tad early for new year predictions but I’m going to beat the rush and make mine now: 2012 will be the year of mobile malware. That’s an easy prediction to make, because if you look at the numbers 2011 was really the year of mobile malware,…
Macs need protection from malware, too
Although people who’ve drunk the Mac Kool-Aid hate to hear it, Macs are susceptible to viruses and spyware. View full post on spyware jail – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Malware attacks on Android phones go up 472 percent in four months
London, Nov 19 (ANI): Malware infections targeting Google‘s Android mobile operating system have increased by 472 percent since July this year, an IT security firm has revealed. Juniper Networks revealed that malware attack rates amongst Android users are going up at their highest rate ever, putting huge pressure on Google…
Are Mobile Malware Threats Actually Real?
With the boom of mobile devices there is also an increase in malware attacks — according to several reports. The latest Juniper Networks report states that since July 2011, Android malware increased by 472%, partly because creating malicious apps for the Android platform is as easy as paying $25. “We…
Android Malware Hits Record Heights, Report Warns
Android malware has increased 472 percent since July, a new report from Juniper Networks warned earlier this week, with the months of October and November shaping up to see the fastest jump in Android malware ever discovered, the company stated. The number of Android malware samples identified in September increased…
Fake Bank Site Spreads Malware
OCC Issues Warning About HelpWithMyBank.comA warning issued this week by the OCC about a fake banking website highlights the need for stronger domain-naming practices, especially in the financial space. View full post on CUInfoSecurity.com Articles RSS Syndication View full post on National Cyber Security