Security Alert

Microsoft Says 'Happy Valentine's Day' with Nine Security Bulletins

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:56:00 -0800

As expected, Microsoft has released nine security bulletins today. Security researchers and experts offer guidance on which updates are the most urgent.

Microsoft Ruining Valentine's Day with Nine Security Bulletins

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:04:00 -0800

Microsoft shared its Patch Tuesday preview, revealing that there are nine security bulletins on the agenda for next week.

Hackers Ask 'Will You Be My Valentine?'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:00 -0800

With Valentine's Day around the corner, cyber criminals are ramping up spam, phishing, and other attacks targeting the lover's holiday.

'Do Not Track' Tool Promises Page Loads Up to Four Times Faster

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:32:00 -0800

A running counter in this cross-platform browser add-on shows users how many tracking attempts have been blocked, and from which companies.

Google's New 'Bouncer' Targets Android Market Malware

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:00 -0800

Last year saw a 40 percent drop in malicious app downloads, the company says.

VeriSign Hacked: What We Don't Know Might Hurt Us

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:43:00 -0800

VeriSign didn't exactly 'disclose' the breach, and the few details buried in the SEC filing create more questions than they answer. Without more to go on, it is hard to know what the risk is.

Symantec Shouldn't Backpedal on Android 'Malware'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:09:00 -0800

Symantec has backed off its earlier claims that apps in the Android Market were malware, but still says the apps are adware or spyware, and do some shady things. Isn't that malware?

RFID Credit Cards Are Easy Prey for Hackers, Demo Shows

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:51:00 -0800

With a simple hack and minimal equipment, a security researcher demonstrates how easily thieves can make your data their own.

Norton Wants To Help You Remember Your Password

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Norton's new Identity Safe Service can make managing passwords easier.

Five Ways to Protect Your Email at Work

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:51:00 -0800

Hackers can exploit email to hack into your work accounts. But these simple techniques can help protect your email account and company data.

FireAMP Fights Malware with Big Data Analytics

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:25:00 -0800

SourceFire is launching FireAMP--a new tool that uses cloud-based big data analytics to provide crucial information to help organizations fight advanced malware threats.

Has Anonymous Crossed the Line with MegaUpload.com Retaliation?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:29:00 -0800

Anonymous launched DDoS attacks against an array of sites to retaliate for the takedown of MegaUpload.com, but this time the Anonymous army may not be all volunteers.