Security Trends: Archive: July 2011

The Essential Android Security App Buyer's Guide

Android antivirus, malware, password and encryption apps are all out there to keep the intel on your Android phone yours.

The Best Malware and Antivirus Tool is Prevention

The best way to remove malware and viruses is not to get them in the first place.

Review: mobilEncrypt Cloud Based Encrypted Email

For secure email on the go, this type of app from Echoworx can really save the day but there are a couple of holes to sidestep.

Look Out: Your Android Is Leaking

Google's Android mobile platform has taken some security hits lately but the fixes are out there.

Review: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1

Symantec's new antivirus offering builds on advances made since SEP 11 four years ago to improve speed, performance and incorporate the cloud into its latest offering.

Apple Updates Safari for Security and Lion

Safari 5.1 patches 58 flaws as OSX Lion debuts

Oracle Patches 78 Vulnerabilities in July

Another big update from Oracle has one security researcher warning that some vulnerabilities are more exploitable than Oracle thinks.

4 Simple Steps to Safeguard Your Voicemail

In light of the News of the World hacking scandal unfolding in the UK, we figured it was a good time for some pointers on how not to be the next victim.

It's Not Just Celebs Who Get Hacked

The News of the World scandal highlights a glaring hole in personal security, writes Christopher Boyd of GFI Software.

5 Best Practices for Securing Remote Access

New ways to enable safe anywhere, anytime remote access are being demanded by the rising tide of mobile workers.

IT Security Top of Mind for Many CIOs

What makes your CIO toss and turn? Security, of course. Just like you've been saying all along.

Your Security is Already Compromised

Your employees are leveraging the cloud as we speak; sending data to and from their favorite apps whether you like or not, writes Geoff Webb of Credant.

Apple iOS at Risk

Jailbreak tool exposes zero-day flaw that could potentially put millions of Apple iPhone and iPad users at risk.

The Top 5 Ways to Protect Honeycomb Tablets

Google's Honeycomb OS has some good built in features but you want to go beyond that to get secure.

4 Tips on Choosing an MSP for IT Security

Considering outsourcing your organization's IT security operations to a Managed Service Provider? Here are a few things to consider when hiring an outside IT security firm.

Targetted Attacks On the Rise and Spam Declines

Mass attacks have declined significantly, while targetted attacks grow.