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IT certifications grow in importance
Employers are inclined to rely more heavily on professional certifications when hiring IT workers, but are challenged by credential evaluation and validation issues, research …
GFI Software brings Deep Freeze technology to Sandbox customers
GFI Software announced an expansion of its technology partnership with Faronics in which Faronics Deep Freeze will be bundled with its GFI Sandbox technology. GFI Sandbox …
Debian 6.0 released
After 24 months of constant development, the Debian Project released Debian 6.0 (code name “Squeeze”), a free operating system, coming for the first time in two …
Week in review: Extortion schemes, vulnerability tax and new malware strains
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Microsoft Windows MHTML XSS vulnerability A vulnerability has been reported in …
Free guide: Top 10 reports for managing vulnerabilities
New network vulnerabilities appear constantly and the ability for IT security professionals to handle new flaws, fix misconfigurations and protect against threats requires …
Targeted attacks on Abobe Reader files rise
GFI Software revealed continuing high levels of rogue security products circulating during January, and a surge in malware that takes aim at vulnerabilities within Adobe …
Google Chrome update includes security fixes
Google Chrome 9.0.597.84 has been released to the Stable and Beta channels for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Fixes: Low Minor sandbox leak via stat(). High Use-after-free in image …
Cybercriminals target Super Sunday as their biggest game ever
Security experts predict record-breaking numbers of online threats and cyber attacks related to Super Sunday as compared to other holidays or events. According to …
The dark side of the new Android Market
A new version of the Android Market has just been launched, making it possible for every device owner to look for applications, buy or even remotely install apps to an Android …
Zeus evolution: Geographical attack locations
Despite having been around for four years, Zeus continues to be a thorn in the side of the IT security industry and its business users, mainly because of its constantly …
Serious jump in new vulnerabilities exploitation
On a typical month, exploit activity falls between 30 percent and 40 percent, according to Fortinet. Half of new vulnerabilities rated as “critical” were targeted …
Panda Antivirus for Mac Corporate Edition released
Panda Security launched Antivirus for Mac Corporate Edition, a solution for companies operating with hybrid computing environments, delivering complete protection against all …
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