APT attackers spoof email sent by malware researcher
Pro-Tibetan activists and organizations currently seem to be one of the most targeted groups when it comes to emails with malicious attachments, and the people behind the …
New Mac malware uses Flashback Java exploit
Apple’s decision to push out a Flashback malware removal tool for OS X Lion bundled with a new Java security update has proven to be rather fortunate, as a new Mac OS X …
Paragon Virtualization Manager 12 Professional released
Paragon released Paragon Virtualization Manager 12 Professional that enables you to migrate your PC system to a virtual environment (P2V) or vice versa (V2P) with zero …
NAC system PacketFence 3.3.0 released
PacketFence is a fully supported, trusted, free and open source network access control (NAC) system. Boasting a feature set including a captive-portal for registration and …
“Movie” apps on Google Play steal contact info
29 malicious Android apps whose goal is to steal personal and contact information have been discovered over the weekend on the official Google Play market. According to …
Week in review: Targeted attacks exploiting Windows flaw, massive Utah data breach and Flashback malware fallout
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, podcasts and articles: Smart meters vulnerable to false data injection False data injection …
Stuxnet was planted via infected memory stick
Although it has never been confirmed, the speculation that the Stuxnet worm was manufactured for the express reason of disrupting the production at Iran’s Natanz uranium …
Boeing to develop highly secure smartphones
The Boeing Corporation has been working on an Android-based, highly secure mobile phone and aims to launch it later this year, National Defense Magazine reports. Boeing …
Assorted ransomware targeting users
A slew of ransomware has been detected by a number of security companies in the last few days. Trend Micro researchers have spotted a ransomware variant that overwrites the …
Apple pushes out Flashback removal tool
Apple has finally released a Flashback malware removal tool bundled with two new Java security updates – one for OS X Lion and one for Snow Leopard users. Both updates …
Free wireless survey software for Mac OS X
NetSpot is a free wireless survey software for Mac OS X. You need just a few clicks to load your office plan or area map and start a network site survey. Just point to where …
Can we expect a cyber attack on the smart grid?
The vulnerability of the energy industry’s new wireless smart grid will inevitably lead to lights out for everyone, according to leading cyber expert David Chalk. In an …
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