| 5 Facebook Schemes That Threaten Your Privacy( 2009-03-01 07:23) | | - Beny Rubinstein knows computer security. An employee of a Seattle-area tech giant with 20 years of IT experience under his belt, Rubinstein has seen a side of the industry that most people will never know. He holds a degree in computer engineering, and... |
| Adobe Flash Flaw Could Give Attackers Full Control( 2009-02-26 01:25) | | - Less than a week after security researchers warned of a vulnerability in two Adobe programs that could allow hackers to compromise a PC comes yet another critical exploit that could hijack your desktop. This time, attackers have targeted Adobe's Flash... |
| Conficker Worm Gets an Evil Twin( 2009-02-20 08:24) | | - The criminals behind the widespread Conficker worm have released a new version of the malware that could signal a major shift in the way the worm operates. The new variant, dubbed Conficker B++, was spotted three days ago by SRI International researche... |
| Malware Uses Fake PCMag Review as 'Proof'( 2009-02-20 08:24) | | - Thanks to bleepingcomputer.com for pointing out a new rogue anti-malware attack with a twist: one that adds entries to your HOSTS file so that if you go to any of a number of technology sites, including pcmag.com, you are instead brought to their site... |
| Trend Micro unveils anti-virus software for routers( 2009-02-18 23:13) | | BOSTON (Reuters) - Japan's Trend Micro Inc, the No 3 maker of computer security programs, introduced a new line of software on Tuesday that runs on home networking gear, protecting groups of PCs from viruses. The company, which touted the product as the... |
| FTC Sets Updated Online Privacy Guidelines( 2009-02-14 04:19) | | - How is your personal information protected on the Web? The Federal Trade Commission sought to clarify that question this week with the release of updated principles regarding online behavioral advertising. In 2007, the FTC held a town hall on Web adver... |
| Conficker Worm Draws a Counter-Attack( 2009-02-14 04:19) | | - In response to the Conficker worm's massive infection of millions of PCs worldwide, industry heavyweights including Microsoft, Symantec and others today announced they're forming a new team to fight back against the worm. In addition to the team's miss... |
| Microsoft Places $250K Bounty on 'Conficker' Author( 2009-02-14 04:19) | | - Microsoft, several security firms, and members of the academic community came together Thursday to try and develop a coordinated plan to halt the spread of the Conficker worm, also known as Downadup. Microsoft announced a $250,000 reward for informatio... |
| Hacker Gang Targets Security Companies( 2009-02-14 04:19) | | - A hacker gang, purportedly from Romania, is using SQL injection attacks against security software companies. Last week it was Kaspersky who was attacked, although the company denied that any real compromise had occurred. The hackers only actually expos... |
| Obama orders US cybersecurity review( 2009-02-14 04:19) | | WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama announced a sweeping review of US cybersecurity to protect the government's information technology systems from security and economic threats. The 60-day review is to be overseen by Melissa Hathaway, a former off... |
| Game Hacks, Phishing Leveled Up in 2008( 2009-02-14 04:19) | | - Last year brought a spectacular increase in malware designed to trick users out gaming-related information according to ESET's 2008 Global Threat Report. In addition to social engineering, these attacks use keyloggers and backdoors. ESET uses the name... |
| New App Lets Spammers Target Twitter( 2009-02-07 01:07) | | - Twitter may not being making any money yet, but that hasn't stopped spammers from trying to benefit from the micro-blogging service. In fact, a new software tool, called Tweet Tornado, has the unfortunate potential to be a real game changer. Launched l... |
| Symantec Results Top Estimates, Outlook in Line( 2009-01-30 20:14) | | - BOSTON - Symantec Corp, the largest maker of computer security and data backup software, issued quarterly results that beat forecasts, sending its shares up 6 percent. Profit excluding items in the third-quarter, ended Jan 2, came in at 42 cents per sh... |
| iPhone 3G successfully unlocked by hackers( 2008-12-18 00:31) | | - Five months after the release of the iPhone 3G last July, a team of hackers has finally figured out a way to alter the device’s software so that it can be unlocked for use on networks other than AT&T’s. That team is, of course, the infamous iPhone... |
| Fighting cybercrime in an economic downturn( 2008-12-12 17:02) | | - Editor's note: This is part of a series of stories about the recession's effect on the tech industry. Last month, McAfee cybercrime strategist Pamela Warren sat down with a senior executive at a Sydney bank to discuss the risks to the corporate network... |
| Money Woes Redux, More Malware, Shopping Jam( 2008-12-11 10:25) | | - We're just about out of another woeful week as far as economic news goes, what with AT&T and Adobe Systems joining the ever-growing list of companies slashing jobs and Research In Motion and Advanced Micro Devices giving notice that quarterly revenue e... |
| Obama can't have a BlackBerry. Should your CEO?( 2008-12-11 10:25) | | San Francisco - The press has been all over President-Elect Barack Obama's addiction to his BlackBerry and the possibility that he might have to give it up for reasons of national security. But no one in the media seems to be asking the most logical foll... |
| China irks US with computer security review rules( 2008-12-09 16:49) | | BEIJING - The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval, in a move that might require suppliers to disclose business secrets. Rules du... |
| Facebook Virus Turns Your Computer into a Zombie( 2008-12-08 13:48) | | - Hey, I have this hilarious video of you dancing. Your face is so red. You should check it out. If you've received a message like that through Facebook or MySpace, you may have been exposed to the "Koobface" virus. "Koobface" comes through an e-mail sen... |
| Facebook Worm Refuses to Die( 2008-12-08 13:48) | | - A worm program that has been tricking Facebook users into downloading malicious software since July has resurfaced. Criminals have released a new variation of the worm, known as Koobface, Facebook said Friday. The program is spreading via Facebook mess... |
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