Government-grade code found in criminal malware
Cybercriminals have inserted government-grade malware into run-of-the-mill ransomware and online banking Trojans to bolster their ability to avoid detection and block tampering.
Stories by Antone Gonsalves
IBM patents fraudster detection technology for websites, mobile apps
IBM researchers have developed a technique that website operators, cloud service providers and mobile application developers could use to spot a fraudster who has stolen an account holder's credentials.
Time to modernise thinking, technology in fighting malware
A recent analysis of network traffic in thousands of organizations found the majority of them were hosting malware and bots, a clear signal that it is time for companies to move quickly to modern-day methods for detecting malicious software, experts say.
OAuth weakness threatens users of social media sites
Depending on their OAuth implementation, social media sites, such as Google, LinkedIn and Yahoo, could share users' personal information with malicious third-party websites, experts say.
Here are the options with Heartbleed-flawed networking gear (Hint: there aren't many)
Companies faced with the threat posed by networking equipment that contains the notorious Heartbleed bug have few security options beyond working closely with affected vendors, most notably Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks.
Symantec to CISOs: Watch for the 'mega-breach'
Symantec has declared 2013 the year of the "mega-breach," placing security pros on notice that they stand to lose big from phishing, spear-phishing and watering-hole attacks.
Businesses face rising political pressure from data breaches
The data breaches like the one at Target and more recently a unit of credit bureau Experian are fueling consumer protection efforts that could have an impact on business.
IE easily beats Chrome, Firefox, Safari in malware detection
Microsoft's combination of application reputation technology and URL filtering gave Internet Explorer a malware block rate that blew pass Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari.
Google clarifies commercial spyware ban for Play store
Google has made it clear that commercial Android apps sold on the Play store are not allowed to secretly track user activity.
U.S. government seeking easier hacking sparks privacy debate
A government request to change federal court rules to make it easier to hack into computers during criminal investigations places a new twist in the debate over privacy rights versus fighting crime in the digital world.
Cybercrime trends point to greater sophistication, stealthier malware, more encryption
A sobering think-tank report on the evolution of cybercrime and the supporting marketplaces on the dark side of the Internet depicts a criminal complex growing more sophisticated in software tools and its ability to hide from law enforcement.
Researchers find cross-platform RAT for Windows, Android
A remote access tool used to commandeer a Windows PC has been found to also include an Android component, an indication that hackers are seeking cross-platform RATs for PCs and mobile devices, a researcher says.
Mac users warned against using public Wi-Fi networks
Connecting to unsecured networks not advisable for Apple users until patch is released for vulnerability
Experts question security used in Target breach
The latest details from the Target breach investigation raises questions as to the security the retailer had in place for third-party vendors accessing its partner portal and billing system.
EU executive body supports less U.S. influence on Internet
The European Union's executive body has come out in favor of lessening U.S. influence over the Internet infrastructure, a move brought on by revelations of U.S. National Security Agency surveillance of online activity.