Crimeware
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Job-related spam on the rise
News With the worsening economy, spammers are employing various job and finance-related guises to try to exploit job seekers, according to Symantec.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Data security, Anti Phishing Work Group, Sophos Plc., Spam, Anti-Phishing Working Group, job agency, payment service, Crimeware, e-Mail Message
Three APAC countries have fastest broadband
News Akamai report highlights South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong's connection speeds, and notes origins of online attacks spreading to many more countries.
Tags: Bandwidth, Next-generation technology/networks, Networking technology, Spam and phishing, Anti Phishing Work Group, Connection Speed, Banking, Akamai Technologies Inc., Attack Traffic, malicious software
Tackling the threat from compromised Web sites
Insight perspective Most Web-based malware now comes from genuine sites that have been compromised, but are site owners and visitors are addressing the problem, asks security expert Mary Landesman.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Data security, PC security, ScanSafe, Malware, Security, Internet Advertising, Risk, Password
Can Adobe beat back hackers?
News As its software becomes a major means of attack, security experts are concerned the company isn't doing enough to repel assaults.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, PC security, Security Management, Adobe Systems Inc., Security, Antivirus Software, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., software, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Jobless techies turning to crime
News The credit crunch will drive impoverished techies and IT workers to sell corporate data and use crimeware, forensic experts have warned.
Tags: Hacking, Spam and phishing, Network security, Business security, Phishing, Security, Finjan Software Inc., Fraud, PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, information technology worker
Self-destructing botnets
Techguide Self-destruct code is often written into bot malware. Up until recently that wasn't considered an issue. So, what changed and what does it mean to IT security personnel?
Tags: Operating systems, Network security, Security Management, PC security, Data security, Malware, Security, Bot, Financial Company, operating system
Hyperlink insecurity
Techguide Exploit Prevention Labs co-founder Roger Thompson has a message for Web surfers: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Cybercrime heads to the cloud
News Cloud computing crimeware means networks of zombie machines can be hired to steal online banking details for as little as US$299 per month.
Tags: Security, Fraudster, Malware, online banking, Cloud Computing, distributed denial of service, Computer, RSA Security Inc., URI, London
Corporate crimeware threat 'moving to Adobe'
News Security improvements made to Office 2007 mean cyberattackers will focus on flaws in other desktop applications, experts warn.
Tags: Hacking, Viruses and worms, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), Spam and phishing, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Security implementation/standards, windows alerts, SMB
Cybercrime tools get cheaper
News RSA Conference hears that Trojans are swapping hands for just US$600, with bulk discounts available on compromised log-in details.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, SMB
Symantec to keep watch over Web transactions
News Norton Confidential, due later this year, promises to protect consumers as they conduct business on the Internet.
Tags: Spam and phishing, Security applications/tools
Top 10 security threats in 2008
News Many of this year's security trends will continue into the next, says security vendor McAfee which predicts a heightened focus on Web-related threats.
Tags: Security, PC security, Data security, SMB
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Web site-based crimeware hits all-time high
News The number of Web sites with hidden code for stealing passwords nearly tripled in the past year, as cybercriminals targeted legitimate sites for their cybertheft, according to new report.
Tags: Firewalls, Hacking, Spam and phishing, Viruses and worms, Phishing, Malware, Security, Anti Phishing Work Group, IT Security, Password
Microsoft launches Blue Hat security conference
News Dan Kaminsky and others will make presentations to Microsoft employees at the company's eighth Blue Hat security conference.
Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., Conference, CSS, software company, penetration testing, software, DNS, Redmond, researcher
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