Antivirus

Thu, February 09, 2012 - arge numbers of data breaches are being initiated by targeted malware that antivirus software simply can't detect, an analysis of 300 real-world incidents from 2011 has suggested.

Fri, February 03, 2012 - Researchers from security vendor Symantec have identified a new premium-rate SMS Android Trojan horse that modifies its code every time it gets downloaded in order to bypass antivirus detection.

Tue, January 10, 2012 - Avira is extending its security suite by partnering with secure.me to help protect your privacy and personal information on Facebook as well

Wed, January 04, 2012 - As the Stuxnet attack shows, malicious hackers "clearly have the upper hand" over power grid systems, a new study says. A lack of strict standards and a hodgepodge of products have created today's chaotic state of utility cybersecurity.

Tue, December 20, 2011 - As hackers continue to strike businesses, the security industry is expected to have a big year

Mon, December 12, 2011 - Security labs — such as at Symantec, VeriSign, McAfee, Kaspersky and Kindsight — are developing technology that could strengthen your IT security policies. The projects include stopping rootkits at the silicon level and preventing employees from leaking confidential data in the cloud.

Mon, November 21, 2011 - Malware researchers disagree with Google's open-source programs manager on the Android malware problem

Wed, November 02, 2011 - Researchers build network of social bots to test how many Facebook users befriend them

Thu, October 20, 2011 - From mobile malware to social networking attacks, threats to your security and privacy will only grow in the coming year.

Mon, October 17, 2011 - Microsoft and Mozilla are exchanging heated jabs about whose browser is more secure, but your browser can only protect you so much from phishing attacks. Your own brain may be your best defense. Here are three common problems caused by phishing, and how to solve them.

Sat, October 15, 2011 - A study found that tech-savvy people disclose sensitive information to strangers they meet online, even though they should know better.

Tue, October 11, 2011 - Several German state governments have admitted using the Quellen-TKÜ software to intercept encrypted voice communications

Tue, October 04, 2011 - McAfee ScriptScan causes stability or security problems, Firefox reports

Fri, September 30, 2011 - Good news from the security frontline. The phenomenon of rogue antivirus ‘scareware’ really does appear to be on the wane, at least according to new figures from security company Enigma Software.