Articles in Spyware/ Cyber Snooping
Is Big Brother spying on you from your pocket?
April 26, 2012
Updated Apr 26, 2012 at 10:45 PM CDT
The fear of constant surveillance was popularaized with a single line, “Big Brother is watching you.” What if the person watching your every move is not an authority-figure, but a family-figure?
More and more …
ESET Tops Worldwide Growth List for Consumer Security in Leading Industry Analyst Firm’s Security Software Market …
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
ESET
today announced that for the second straight year, Gartner has ranked
the company as the security software vendor with the largest worldwide
growth in consumer security. According to Gartner’s “Market Share:
Security Software, Worldwide, 2011” report, …
Who is Threatening the Security of Your Network?
The myriad threats to public, private and U.S. government networks is getting a ton of attention in Washington, D.C., this week as the House gets ready to debate yet another cybersecurity bill.
At a hearing — “America is Under Cyber Attack: Why Urgent Action is Needed” — a number of security experts spoke about the impact of attacks on the critical IT systems that make companies …
The 411 on Laptop Maintenance
While there are many articles warning you about computer viruses and Trojans, which is what we think about first in the computer “maintenance” mindset, there are many other peripheral things that need to be maintained to keep your computer long-lived and happily computing along.
Follow these simple suggestions for a maintenance-free computing experience:
There is no good reason to …
Trojan hits hotel payment apps
Criminal underground peddles sub-$300 spyware installer.
Security researchers have discovered a trojan being sold on black market websites as a way to steal customer credit card information from hotels.
According to security firm Trusteer, the remote access trojan was being peddled in underground forums for $US280 ($A270).
The malware targets hotels’ front-desk computers. Once installed, it downloads spyware that captures screenshots from point-of-sale (PoS) applications to sniff out …
Rivals skirmish with Microsoft over Vista security
Microsoft and its security rivals are feuding over a key piece of Windows Vista real estate.
The fight is over the display of technology that helps Vista owners manage the security tools on their PC. Symantec, McAfee, Check Point Software Technologies and other companies want Microsoft to change Vista so their products can easily replace the operating …
Microsoft Windows RT tablets will be more security friendly than iPad, Android devices
Microsoft can perform a type of network access control on Windows RT devices as a way to protect corporate networks from harm these devices might inflict if put to corporate use, making them a cut above iPads and Android tablets in this regard.
The newly announced capability can check the devices for compliance with corporate policies surrounding passwords, encrypting data, antivirus, anti-spyware and auto updates, according …
Faronics Simplifies Security with New Application Control Tool
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Faronics, a global leader in simplifying, securing and managing
multi-user computer environments, has released a new version of Faronics
Anti-Executable, the company’s flagship application control tool that
ensures endpoint security by only permitting approved executables to run
…
Hotel Poachers: Criminals Branch Out From Online Banking
According to a new report from The Inquirer, criminals are capitalizing on hotel point of sale (PoS) applications to “siphon off travellers’ credit card details.” This form of theft is achieved by “using a remote access Trojan program to infect hotel front desk computers. The malware includes spyware components that steal credit card and other customer information by capturing screenshots from the PoS application. The …
Suspected computer hackers arrested in France
Gang alleged to have to have broken into corporate networks in France, Russia and Iceland Experts at SophosLabs have welcomed the news that French authorities have arrested a total of 22 people suspected of running an international hacking gang that broke into business networks in France and overseas.
According to French media reports, the 22 alleged hackers were arrested in Paris, southern and central France following a …
Lookout Teams With T-Mobile To Bring Customers Unique and Secure Mobile Experience
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Lookout Inc., the leader in mobile security, today announced a new
feature to enhance Lookout’s award-winning antivirus and mobile security
service to T-Mobile’s Android customers. Mobile devices are an essential
part of people’s lives making it more important than ever for customers
…
19. Best policies crucial to prevent cybercrimes
MALAYSIA recorded RM2.75bil losses due to cybercrimes over five years (from 2005 to 2010), with the financial sector the worst hit, CyberSecurity Malaysia reported recently.
With the increased uptake in mobile applications of local enterprises, it is crucial that Malaysian companies implement guidelines and a strict policy on their employees with mobile devices to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data contained in the devices.
“Mobile …
Best policies crucial to prevent cybercrimes
MALAYSIA recorded RM2.75bil losses due to cybercrimes over five years (from 2005 to 2010), with the financial sector the worst hit, CyberSecurity Malaysia reported recently.
With the increased uptake in mobile applications of local enterprises, it is crucial that Malaysian companies implement guidelines and a strict policy on their employees with mobile devices to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data contained in the devices.
“Mobile …
Is someone spying on your phone? Here's how to tell … and what to do
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Is someone spying on your phone? Here's what to do
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Friday Poll: Are you adding anti-malware to your Mac?
An early version of Flashback impersonates an Adobe Flash installer.
(Credit:
Intego)
Macs have long had a reputation as machines that rarely catch malicious bugs like trojans and spyware. Windows computers were always the sickly cousins, in need of having an antivirus doctor on hand at all times to ward against illness.
Mac’s ironclad image may need to be revised. Russian antivirus company Dr. Web has come out …
Android Alert: Five Security Threats You Didn’t Know About
When you think of viruses, spyware, and other security threats, you probably think of your PC. After all, that’s where the majority of these kinds of attacks take place. But malware on your mobile phone? Or even your tablet? Nah, that could never happen. Could it? Yes it could, especially if your mobile device runs the Android operating system. According to Juniper Networks, Android malware …
Vexira Antivirus is Selected to Protect School District from Hostile Malware, Spyware and Virus Infections
MEDINA, Ohio, April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Central Command Inc., an award winning provider of malware, spyware and virus protection solutions, announced today that Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District in Texas has selected Vexira Antivirus to protect its workstations, laptops and servers after conducting an extensive test and review.
Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District is highly regarded among the school districts in the State of Texas. It prides itself …
Gratis Loh, Antivirus untuk Mac
JAKARTA, SELASA – Mac tidaklah kebal virus, spyware, atau malware bentuk lainnya. Memang dibandingkan di lingkungan Windows, software jahat di platform Mac kalah banyak. Namun seperti kata pepatah, tak ada yang kekal di dunia ini.
Popularitas iPad dan iPhone-lah yang membuat kian banyak pengguna kini memertimbangkan Mac. Dan karena itulah penulis malware juga ikut memusatkan perhatian pada platform yang lama diabaikan itu. Beruntunglah para pengguna Mac, …
The Mobile Security (mSecurity) Market 2012-2017
NEW YORK, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
The Mobile Security (mSecurity) Market 2012-2017
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Mobile threats are becoming increasingly prolific as the mobile platform continues to gain popularity through the adoption of smart devices. As end-users and businesses come to rely on smartphones and tablets in their personal and business activities, they store valuable information that …
Surveillance spyware migrates from Windows to Mac OS X via trojans
“Researchers have uncovered a malware-based espionage campaign that subjects Mac users to the same techniques that have been used for years to surreptitiously siphon confidential data out of Windows machines,” Dan Goodin reports for Ars Technica.
“The recently discovered campaign targets Mac-using employees of several pro-Tibetan non-governmental organizations, and employs attacks exploiting already patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office and Oracle’s Java framework, Jaime Blasco, a security …
Surveillance spyware migrates from Windows to Mac OS X
Researchers have uncovered a malware-based espionage campaign that subjects Mac users to the same techniques that have been used for years to surreptitiously siphon confidential data out of Windows machines.
The recently discovered campaign targets Mac-using employees of several pro-Tibetan non-governmental organizations, and employs attacks exploiting already patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office and Oracle’s Java framework, Jaime Blasco, …
New Ad-Aware 10 Offers Leaner, Meaner, Faster Protection Against All Forms of Malware without Slowing Down Your PC
Lavasoft,
the original anti-malware company, today released Ad-Aware
10, a complete redesign of its free, award-winning anti-malware
software. Ad-Aware
10 gives consumers peace of mind while using their computers at work or
at play …
AhnLab Warns of Rising SpyEye Malicious Code Threat in US
AhnLab, Inc. (www.ahnlab.com),
a leading provider of integrated security solutions, today announced
that its research has identified a significant majority of the domains
and hosts for the SpyEye Banking Trojan are in the US. The malicious
code has gained …
Streaming vs. proxy deep packet inspection
This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach.
The evolving nature and delivery schemes of viruses, malware and spyware have radically changed the scope and best practices
of network security. Data inspection at the application-content level is necessary to protect against sophisticated hacking schemes. In the pursuit
…
Newest Version of Snap Secure Mobile Security Suite Makes Managing and Protecting Tablets and Smartphones Easy as a …
PRINCETON, N.J., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – A significantly enhanced and easier-to-use version of the Snap Secure™ mobile security suite has been introduced by Snap MyLife®, Inc. (www.snapmylifeinc.com).
Snap Secure (formerly SmrtGuard) is a cloud service application that provides a broad range of protection for Android and BlackBerry smartphones and Android tablets, including backing up and restoring data; preventing viruses, spyware and spam; protecting and managing privacy, …
