Mobile Security: Archive: September 2010

Image Spam, Old Tricks Top September Malware Threats

The destructive and fast-spreading "Here You Have" worm was one of a handful of security threats to plague enterprise IT departments this month.

Spam Scam Targets LinkedIn Community

Security researchers at Cisco say the social network for professionals has been hit with a massive malware campaign designed to steal users' online banking credentials.

New Mobile Security Option for iPhone

Enterprises concerned about iPhone security have a new option courtesy of Cisco.

New Email Solution Protects Privacy

VaporStream's software is designed to combine the ease of use of e-mail with the privacy and security of an in-person chat.

Mouseover Hack Ravages Twitter Site

A piece of malicious JavaScript code embedded in the URLs of tweets is sending thousands of users to porn sites and other potentially dangerous locales.

Google Improves Its Cloud Application Security

Free two-factor authentication feature is designed to add an extra layer of protection to Google's cloud applications.

Adobe Hustles to Release Flash Player Fix

Adobe Systems pushed out a fix designed to address a critical security vulnerability in its Flash Player a week earlier than it previously promised.

McAfee Warns: In PC Security, 'Free' Is a Four-Letter Word

New study by McAfee finds that simply adding 'free' to any search for music, ringtones or porn triples the likelihood of being directed to a malicious website.

Security Woes Don't Deter Smartphone Users

A new study from Pew Internet shows that smartphone usage is up--and so are spam and malware.

Apple Hustles to Rid Ping of Spam

New social network on iTunes attracts more than one million users and more than its fair share of spam.

The Best Security for Wireless Email

Sending email over a wireless network, either Wi-Fi or your mobile carrier's data network, is a risky proposition. Learn how to protect your corporate and personal communication.