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NewsLow-level malware worries security professionals the most, says report
A survey of over 1,600 IT administrators and professionals that includes managers and C-level executives found that 55 percent consider "traditional" threats of malware and spyware to be the main Read more...
FTC wants new powers to fight spyware
The Federal Trade Commission this week told the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that it favors legislation granting it new powers to seek civil penalties in spyware Read more...
Malware's $7 billion Hit
It turns out that phishing schemes and spyware are more than just annoying; they're both turning out to pack a serious wallop for the wallets of online consumers. A new study from Read more...
ALSO NOTED: PayPal adds another security layer to protect account holders; Using green technologies to keep data centers cool;> PayPal adds another security layer to protect account holders. Article Read more... Hussein hanging is new phishing lureThe security experts are right when they say that phishers and hackers are getting smarter every day. That's because they obviously keep track of big news and top search engine topics, as Read more... Spam fight prompts security market changesThe continuing quest to squelch spam, deter spyware and stop malware is causing more than a few waves within the email security industry. Big tech titans--from Cisco to Microsoft and everyone in Read more... Even low-level malware is a security headacheI say this almost every day, yet it still warrants constant attention: hackers and spyware programmers are getting smarter and more Read more... Mobile spyware with a new twistWell, the first mobile spyware attack has now been identified, and not only is it sophisticated but it also offers a new twist. According to security vendor McAfee, the spyware app targets the Read more... Tech leaders'wish list for SantaAsk a few tech leaders what's on their wish list for the holiday season and you will likely hear everything from a bigger budget to Star Trek-like wireless systems that will bring an end to Read more... SPOTLIGHT: Social networking should spur security scrutiny
If your tech organization isn't keeping on eye on workplace online activity, you might want to rethink that decision, given the popularity of social networking sites and the increasing amount of Read more...
| Press ReleasesSprint Partners with Lookout to Offer Customers Mobile Security ProtectionLookout’s application helps protect devices from malware and recover information if lost or stolen OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With more than 73.3 million people in the United States1 Read more >> NetQin Mobile Anti-virus Featured in Nokia's Ovi StoreBEIJING, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- NetQin Mobile Anti-virus is recently featured in Nokia's Ovi Store with a positive user rating of four stars out of five. To date, the application has seen Read more >> |
