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"The stealthiest file infector ever"
"The stealthiest file infector ever"
It seems that hackers are getting better at developing obfuscated and stealth mode malware code, as a security researcher with Symantec claims to have discovered the stealthiest file infector yet seen.
March 16, 2011
F-Secure for Mac places Apple system files in trash
F-Secure for Mac places Apple system files in trash
It was red faces all round at F-Secure yesterday after the security vendor realised that a beta test version of its software for the Apple Mac was apparently diagnosing benign files as infected - and then placing them in trash.
March 16, 2011
Mobile devices move to cloud for security
Mobile devices move to cloud for security
The use of cloud-based technology is one way to provide security for personal mobile devices used within enterprise networks, according to Phil Hochmuth, program manager at IDC’s security products research group.
March 16, 2011
Idappcom blames WikiLeaks hacktivists for SpyEye DDoS enhancements
Idappcom blames WikiLeaks hacktivists for SpyEye DDoS enhancements
The blame for a DDoS enhancement to the infamous SpyEye banking trojan has been laid firmly at the door of the Anonymous WikiLeaks-inspired group of hackivists by Idappcom.
March 15, 2011
Online survey scam spreading on Twitter
Online survey scam spreading on Twitter
Reports are coming in that a scam is circulating on Twitter, claiming to be a simple survey, but potentially dropping a range of rogue applications on to users' PCs, as well as spreading virally to other users of the service.
March 15, 2011
Banks add anti-skimming devices to ATMs
Banks add anti-skimming devices to ATMs
It looks as though banks are adding a new generation of anti-skimming devices to ATMs, in a bid to help prevent users' cards and their PINs from being compromised. But it seems that the retrofitted devices are causing confusion amongst ATM users, who are - quite understandably - mistaking the devices for fraudulent skimming devices.
March 15, 2011
Google warns against new generation of politically motivated online attacks
Google warns against new generation of politically motivated online attacks
Google has warned users of its various online services about a new generation of highly targeted attacks against specific individuals using the Internet Explorer family of browser software.
March 15, 2011
Scammers use Japanese earthquake for charity donation fraud
Scammers use Japanese earthquake for charity donation fraud
Scammers are using the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan to appeal for fraudulent charity donations, a security firm has warned.
March 15, 2011
ITU develops smart grid defence and communications standards
ITU develops smart grid defence and communications standards
The ITU, the International Telecommunications Union, has unveiled a new set of standards designed to support improved monitoring of electricity grids and networks.
March 14, 2011
Vigil Software warns over NHS security cutbacks
Vigil Software warns over NHS security cutbacks
Vigil Software, an audit, security and regulatory compliance specialist, has warned that the planned devolution of administration in the National Health Service down to GP level could have serious repercussions for IT security.
March 14, 2011
IE9 out today, but beta users want more
IE9 out today, but beta users want more
Microsoft will be releasing Internet Explorer 9 today in Austin, Texas, at 9pm US Pacific Standard Time.
March 14, 2011
Microsoft hit by $1.2 million fraud due to HTML code exploit
Microsoft hit by $1.2 million fraud due to HTML code exploit
Microsoft has reportedly been hit by a scam involving its 'free Microsoft points' scheme, which offers free points on the software giant's Xbox 360 promotions programme. Hackers appear to have developed software to generate vast amounts of points by repeatedly refreshing the points allocation page using home-brew software.
March 11, 2011