Malware: Archive: May 2010

Symantec Eyes Cloud Security for Smartphones, Internet Devices

The world's largest security software maker invested an undisclosed amount in Mocana, a San Francisco security firm that specializes in protecting connected devices beyond the PC.

Facebook Users On Lookout for 'Beach Babe' Malware

For the second weekend in a row, Facebook's 400 million-plus registered users are being targeted by a malware scam disguised as a video of attractive, scantily dressed women.

Enhance Desktop Security Using Virtualization

Using PC virtualization can add a layer of defense against malware and other types of security compromises to your desktop.

Malware Is South America's New Growth Industry

A comprehensive Internet security report by Zscaler found that Web servers hosted in South America harbored a much higher ratio of malware-infected servers than other regions.

Hackers Find New Opening With 'Lost' Finale

The popular ABC drama is in its final season and hackers are preying on viewers' interest to spread all sorts of malware.

Microsoft Warns of Hole in 64-bit Windows

Microsoft says it's working on a patch for a security vulnerability discovered in some 64-bit versions of Windows and Windows Server, but downplays the risk of system takeovers.

50 Open Source Security Tools

Mix-and-match open source substitutes for commercial security software with this list of popular commercial apps and their open source counterparts.

Verizon Business Rolls Out New Security-as-a-Service Portfolio

Verizon Business says SaaS will make it easier and cheaper for enterprise customers to log into corporate networks, share data from mobile devices and more.

Phishers Pedaling Facebook Scams in Record Numbers

The social networking site has joined the likes of Bank of America, PayPal and the IRS as the one of the most popular Web sites targeted by phishers.

Single Phishing Gang Dominated Attacks in 2009

According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, one cyber gang known as Avalanche was responsible for two-thirds of all phishing attacks in the second half of 2009.

Security Firm Finds Gaps in Popular AV Software

Researchers at Matousec are warning that a kernel-level attack can be used by hackers to bypass leading security software applications for Windows-based PCs and devices.

Yahoo Messenger Users Targeted By Clever Worm

Instant messaging fans using Yahoo Messenger have been infected by a worm that's disguised as a photo link from a member of a user's contact list.

Microsoft Debuts New Forefront Security Tools

Microsoft rolls out two new products for protecting customers' enterprise data through the use of multiple malware engines on SharePoint collaboration servers.

Verizon, Secret Service Team Up on Breach Reports

Data Breach Investigations Report will combine U.S. Secret Service information with telecom's investigations to provide a thorough review of cybercrime tactics and responses.

Microsoft Calls for a Cybercrime Framework

Charged with improving Internet and software security, Microsoft's Scott Charney makes recommendations about how to better protect PCs and track down cyber criminals worldwide.

FireEye Touts Next-Generation Malware Protection

New inline threat-prevention appliance incorporates integrated Malware-VM and Malware-Callback filters to inoculate networks.

Imation Adds Encryption, Authentication

Imation's Defender collection of storage devices meets international standards for encryption, including FIPS 140-2 (Levels 1 or 3, depending on device type).