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Mac malware steals user credentials, processing power, Bitcoins
New Mac malware has been found making the rounds in the wild. Called DevilRobber, the malware is distributed as a Trojan on pirated versions of a Mac OS X image-editing application and other pirated
Data breach at SoSasta, Groupon's Indian subsidiary, reveals security negligence
Groupon's Indian subsidiary, SoSasta.com, has inadvertently published 300,000 email addresses and passwords from its subscriber database. Automatically indexed by Google's ( NASDAQ: GOOG ) search
Proof-of-concept Mac Trojan surfaces
Security vendor Sophos say it has spotted a new backdoor Trojan that specifically targets the Mac OS X. After examining a sample that the company received, Sophos named it MusMinim and say that the
Seven reasons websites aren't safe
You can't go anywhere anymore. In the past, conventional wisdom said it was safe to surf the net as long as you didn't head to porn sites or ones that offered stock tips and games. But research from
Endpoints face security weaknesses
IT security and control product vender Sophos said its own research suggests that corporate networks are not as secure as some CIO's believe. In a survey, Sophos found that 81 percent of corporate
Only users can reduce Vista malware risk
Though recent reports about Vista focused on its complexity and unnecessary layers of functionality, the issue
Vista malware reported on launch day
Security researchers have already discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows Vista, which only debuted
US tops list of spam-relay leaders
The U.S. seems to be slipping a bit when it comes to reducing the spam traffic load hitting our networks. According to security vendor Sophos, the States are back at the top of the chart when it
Trojans overtake virus, worms in popularity
If you've been tracking IT security news, you likely know that Trojans are increasing by the week. According to one security report, the 'ransomware' Trojan is getting more popular with hackers
Third ransom-based Trojan arrives
Another "ransomeware" appeared this week, courtesy of a Trojan horse that attempts to extort money from victims whose Windows "My Document" files are seized via a PC infection. According to
