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Malware in the Google Play Store: Enemy inside the gates

May 22, 2013 12:38pm PDT

Google Play has experienced some recent malware infestations. Learn about the details and how to protect yourself and your users.

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New McAfee patent hints at a more walled-off online world

May 3, 2013 9:00am PDT

A McAfee patent hints at content filtering at the user level in order to block sites that offer pirated content.

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DropSmack: Using Dropbox to steal files and deliver malware

April 15, 2013 7:46am PDT

Michael P. Kassner interviews a digital forensic scientist who uses Dropbox to compromise targeted networks -- something the bad guys probably figured out as well.

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The best Mac antivirus applications

April 11, 2013 5:30am PDT

Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.

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The security implications of 420,000 vulnerable hosts

March 26, 2013 5:00am PDT

Patrick Lambert presents a case of security findings that could get its researcher jail time. Is there such as thing as a "benevolent" botnet?

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Rootkit coders beware: Malwarebytes is in hot pursuit

March 18, 2013 7:12am PDT

Anti-malware heavy-hitter Malwarebytes is now laser-focused on eliminating rootkits. Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of MBAM how they approach this particular threat.

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Five free portable rootkit removers

March 12, 2013 11:17am PDT

The second you suspect a rootkit action must be taken immediately. Here are five apps that can help.

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The end of antivirus software? Not so fast

February 18, 2013 6:00am PST

The value of antivirus software is controversial. Michael P. Kassner asks an AV-testing expert why, and if it needs to be this way.

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Real Life IT: The day the websites went out in Georgia

February 14, 2013 8:33am PST

Google Safe Browsing warns users about malware-detected sites. Learn how one company dealt with its compromised website.

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Two portable rootkit tools no SMB should be without

February 14, 2013 7:05am PST

Keep Bitdefender's Rootkit Remover and Kaspersky's TDSSKiller on a USB drive, and your SMB will be ready when a machine is compromised by a rootkit.

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Review: Cover all the bases with Malwarebytes

February 8, 2013 12:55pm PST

To cover all your bases, anti-malware software is great to have running in conjunction with any anti-virus application.

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Cybersecurity challenges in 2013

February 8, 2013 8:10am PST

Dmitriv Ayrapetov describes the threats that Dell SonicWall has identified as the top challenges for companies to prepare for in 2013.

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Guess what? Your favorite websites are more likely to serve malware than p0rn sites

February 4, 2013 10:49am PST

A new report may change your perception of websites and malware. Michael P. Kassner ferrets out what Cisco is excited about.

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Find out which mobile apps are stealing your identity

January 28, 2013 6:39am PST

Mobile device malware is approaching exponential growth. Mobile apps are the vehicle of choice to deliver malware. Michael P. Kassner looks at our options.

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New controversy on the effectiveness of antivirus software

January 21, 2013 6:00am PST

Patrick Lambert looks at a recent report that tested antivirus and found detection rates "abysmal." But not everyone thinks the tests were fair.

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Vulnerable medical devices: A clear and present danger

January 14, 2013 7:26am PST

Technology is helping to save lives, but vulnerable medical devices and computers are a real risk. Michael P. Kassner asks the experts about the state of healthcare security.

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Battling the Google Redirect virus

January 2, 2013 10:56am PST

Consultant Bob Eisenhardt recounts his frustrating experience trying to track down and get rid of a client's search-redirect virus. Here's how he finally ditched it.

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