Mobile malware, botnets and attacks on the cloud to rise
ESET has published its annual review of the past year’s threat trends and compiled predictions for 2013. According to the new report, the 2013 threatscape will see major …
Ten tips for mobile security
Mobile devices have become increasingly common and the markets are flooded with new applications for business and entertainment. People are using mobile devices to play games, …
“Change Facebook color theme” scam leads to spying Chrome extension
The end of one year and the beginning of another strikes a lot of people as the perfect moment to change something in their life and start with the proverbial clean slate. …
Vulnerabilities in Java and Adobe to become main targets for cybercriminals
Software vulnerabilities will be the main target of cyber-criminals next year, according to a list of security trends that will dominate in 2013 by PandaLabs. “It is …
Guidance on cybersecurity, private clouds and privacy
ISACA today issued guidance on managing three top trends posing major challenges to businesses in 2013: cybersecurity threats, private vs. public clouds and data privacy. …
Sudoku puzzle generating spreadsheet carries malware
Sudoku lovers, beware! Your love for solving the popular puzzle could just be the right entrance point cyber criminals need to saddle you with information-stealing malware. …
Lancope releases new threat intelligence for detecting attacks
Lancope released new threat intelligence for monitoring global cyber attacks. Through its StealthWatch Labs Intelligence Center (SLIC), Lancope is now delivering two new …
WatchGuard enhances XCS security appliances
WatchGuard Technologies announced the availability of its enhanced Extensible Content Security (XCS) solutions for SMBs. The XCS 580 and XCS 280 provide the same trusted …
Forensic access to encrypted BitLocker, PGP and TrueCrypt containers
ElcomSoft released Elcomsoft Forensic Disk Decryptor, a forensic tool providing access to information stored in disks and volumes encrypted with BitLocker, PGP and TrueCrypt. …
“Facebook 2013 Demo app” leads to phishing
The offer of an app that supposedly allows users to view a new version of Facebook is the newest trick employed by phishers to get their hands on the users’ login …
Will the Sweet Orange exploit kit dethrone Blackhole?
There’s a new exploit kit being offered for sale and it seems to be slowly but surely gaining in popularity. Dubbed Sweet Orange, the kit uses exploits for Java, PDF, IE …
Online reputation management tips
AVG announces twelve tips for individuals to safeguard their reputations while engaging in heightened e-commerce and social media activities during the holidays. …