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How can I know if my computer is infected? 10 signs of infection
Users are often advised to use an antivirus to check if their systems are infected, but with the current cyber-crime scenario, this is simply not enough. Frequently, it takes …
Remote monitoring tool for social networking activity
Awareness Technologies has expanded its WebWatcher monitoring tool for the social media platforms Facebook and MySpace. WebWatcher allows users to install the software and …
Top 5 undiscovered vulnerabilities found on enterprise networks
A report by Lumeta highlights the five most prevalent undiscovered or unknown vulnerabilities commonly found on enterprise networks. 1. Incorrect or incomplete deployments of …
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IP-based control over enterprise networks
Cloud Systems announced the release of atmospherics 2.3 which executes control of any networked infrastructure from any device with a web browser. Atmospherics 2.3 allows …
Six arrested for compromising 10,000 online bank accounts
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing credit cards, personal information and banking details as part of a suspected online banking fraud. On Tuesday 3 and …
AV vendors detect on average 19% of malware attacks
Traditional AV vendors continue to lag behind online criminals when it comes to detecting and protecting against new and quickly evolving threats on the Internet, according to …
Paranoid workers access corporate data on vacation
With bags packed, flights booked and foreign currency in their pockets the workforce might be jetting off but they’re definitely not leaving the daily grind behind. …
How Web frameworks kill traditional security scanning
In this video from OWASP AppSec Research 2010, Christian Hang discusses how web frameworks kill your static security scans.
Zero day initiative program updated
HP announced an enhancement to the HP TippingPoint Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) that calls for the publishing of vulnerability advisories no later than six months after flaws are …
Large Zeus botnet used for financial fraud
Trusteer announced that it has uncovered a large Zeus version 2 botnet being used to conduct financial fraud in the UK which is operated and controlled from Eastern Europe. …
CIOs prioritizing personal mobile device security
With more than half of financial services enterprises already supporting personally-owned mobile devices, a significant challenge has been introduced to most firms’ …
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