cyberthreats

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Update apps, get malware

October 25, 2011 6:16pm PDT

From the "Wow that's cool, hope it doesn't happen to me" files comes news that F-Secure has discovered an Android application that will update itself and install malware known as DroidKungFu.

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Five free tools to keep your Windows PC running malware-free

October 24, 2011 1:09pm PDT

You know you have to stay on top of those insidious malware threats, but what's the most effective (and affordable) solution? Here are some solid options.

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New Websense survey may surprise you

October 24, 2011 8:06am PDT

We all have our own perceptions of IT security in our organizations. Here's your chance to find out what other netizens think according to Websense.

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White Papers

Deobfuscation of Virtualization-Obfuscated Software

October 21, 2011 12:00am PDT

When new malware are discovered, it is important for researchers to analyze and understand them as quickly as possible. This task has been made more difficult in recent years as researchers have...

Provided by: Association for Computing Machinery

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Mobile malware: A clear and present danger

October 17, 2011 10:05am PDT

A group of Berkeley researchers take a long, hard look at mobile malware. What they found should interest you.

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U.S. drones under attack from virus

October 17, 2011 8:38am PDT

Kara Reeder reports on the virus threat to the U.S. drone fleet. Find out what the Air Force and security experts are saying about it.

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Endpoint security solutions: What you should consider when comparing vendors

October 3, 2011 9:00am PDT

Dominic Vogel identifies several key areas to evaluate when your organization is comparing solutions for an endpoint protection suite.

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Eight threats your antivirus won't stop: Why you need endpoint security

October 1, 2011 12:00am PDT

News headlines are a constant reminder that malware attacks and data loss are on the rise. This paper outlines eight common threats that traditional antivirus alone won't stop, and explains how to...

Provided by: Sophos

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Cybercrime risk management helps protect the enterprise

September 29, 2011 12:00am PDT

Organisations need solutions to help protect key business information, whether it's a USB drive full of company information or just being cautious. Today's enterprise needs tools to avoid...

Provided by: HP

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Secure boot resets hardware purchasing

September 26, 2011 10:46pm PDT

I remember the first time I had to study all facets of my upcoming hardware purchase to make sure every component was compatible with Linux. They were dark days and I was glad that they ended. But...

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Adopt this flowchart to simplify triage

September 26, 2011 4:06am PDT

This IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree will help you get through customers' panicky calls when emergencies arise.

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Protect your systems from the dangers of web browsing

September 23, 2011 5:39am PDT

Here are the most common myths around web browsing and the necessary steps to take to ensure a safe and secure browsing environment for all your users.

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IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree

September 23, 2011 12:00am PDT

Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...

Provided by: Erik Eckel

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Android security apps playing catch-up to malcode

September 19, 2011 8:13am PDT

There are numerous reviews about Android security apps. But, Michael Kassner does not remember any mention of actual testing. Why is that?

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Defeating spam in enterprise email

September 14, 2011 12:00am PDT

Enterprises should expect the onslaught of spam to continue. Botnets aren't going away. Criminal syndicates won't abandon a profitable business. In 2011 and beyond, attacks will likely become more...

Provided by: Proofpoint

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Linux repository hit by malware attack

September 12, 2011 9:23am PDT

The kernel.org Linux repository was rooted by a malware attack. While the breach goes under investigation, the websites for kernel.org, Linux Foundation, and Linux.com are down for maintenance.

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Morto: Not your average creepy-crawly worm

September 12, 2011 6:59am PDT

As malware goes, Morto has something new to offer. It's conversant in DNS-speak. Michael Kassner describes how it works.

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10 things you can do to boost PC performance

September 9, 2011 2:17pm PDT

Does your PC performance need a kick in the pants? These simple steps will help speed things up.

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Video

A look back with former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz

September 8, 2011 6:18am PDT

In June of 2010, CNET sat down with Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz to get her thoughts on everything from the company's burgeoning content strategy to combating spam in Yahoo Mail to deeper integration...

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What is a Fake AntiVirus?

September 2, 2011 12:00am PDT

FakeAV or Fake AntiVirus, also known as Rogue AntiVirus, Rogues, or ScareWare, is a class of malware that displays false alert messages to the victim concerning threats that do not really exist....

Provided by: Astaro