Malware Network Threats Rising, How to Defend Yourself

In 2011, cybercriminals stepped up their game with the creation of malware networks (malnets)-distributed network infrastructures that exploit popular places on the Internet like search engines and social networking sites to repeatedly launch a variety of malware attacks. Security firm Blue Coat Systems began tracking malnets this past year. In…

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Blancco Reduces Rising Data Breach Risk from Tablets and Smartphones with Internationally Certified Erasure Solution

ATLANTA, January 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Businesses often view data threats from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets in terms of malware, phishing, and spyware, but improper decommissioning can pose an even bigger security risk, according to Blancco, the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions. Analysts estimate…

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2012 in security: Rising danger

From mobile malware to social networking attacks, threats to your security and privacy will only grow in the coming year Computer security involves more than installing an antivirus utility on your PC. Malicious hackers are on a mission to steal money and wreak havoc, and they’ll do it by any…

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IT Security Salaries Seen Rising in 2012

Data Privacy, Mobile Apps to See Biggest GainsSalaries for information security professionals are projected to increase by 4.5 percent next year, outpacing the rise expected for other information technology occupations, a new study reveals. View full post on CUInfoSecurity.com RSS Syndication View full post on National Cyber Security

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DHS: Rising Risk of Cyber Attacks

Homeland Security official says U.S. utilities and industries face a rising number of cyber break-ins, as cyber analysts, like one seen left, find that attackers are using more sophisticated methods. View full post on cyber wars – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security

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