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Networking

VeriSign repeatedly hacked in 2010

Verisign was repeatedly attacked in 2010 but the extent of what was stolen is unknown, and the company didn't even own up to it until late 2011.

Banking

SpyEye banking malware learns to cover its tracks

SpyEye banking malware has added a new feature to its arsenal that takes advantage of "paperless" statements by hiding the fact that your bank account has been compromised.

CXO

2012: The year of cyber-espionage?

Kara Reeder highlights some of the reports that are warning about the rising threat of cyber-espionage exploits in 2012.

Mobility

Samsung gains win from U.S judge in Apple legal row

A U.S. judge refused to grant an injunction against Samsung regarding Apple's patent infringement claims. Expect the legal battle to continue, however.

Collaboration

Warn users of Yahoo Instant Messenger security risk

BitDefender researchers discovered a Yahoo! Messenger flaw that could be exploited to send users to malicious spam links. Make sure your users are aware of the threat.

Mobility

Android malware sees ‘exponential growth’

Kara Reeder reports on the increased risk associated with downloading Android apps.

Social enterprise

Facebook’s security woes: 600K accounts compromised per day

Kara Reeder reports on the latest security mishaps from the Facebook camp.

Security

U.S. drones under attack from virus

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.

Security

Identity theft ring maxes out: Biggest bust in U.S. history

Law enforcement scored a big win recently, busting up an identity theft ring involving more than 100 people.

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