Crisis OS X Trojan is an effective spy tool
The Crisis/Morcut OS X malware recently discovered via samples submitted to VirusTotal is more than just a backdoor Trojan, Sophos researchers say after analyzing it. Its …
The dangers of Java and what to do about it
Since late 2010, Java exploits have become way more popular with hackers than the Adobe-related ones. The problem with Java is not so much in the newly discovered …
Qualys adds IPv6 support to FreeScan
Qualys announced at Security B-Sides Las Vegas that FreeScan – a popular free service that allows organizations to scan web sites or publicly facing IP addresses for …
Bogus Olympics ticket site spotted
If you’re looking to score tickets for Olympic events you should be extremely careful when buying them online, as fake ticket sites are still around. Take for example …
Cybercriminals use social engineering to extend lifecycle of malware
Android smartphone users remain a lucrative target as the platform currently has 59 percent global market share and is on track to stay the most shipped mobile operating …
Hidden security risks of top mobile apps
Appthority cast a spotlight on the hidden behaviors of the top free mobile apps. The report reveals the security issues raised by the BYOD movement, app market fragmentation …
What will the workplace of the future look like?
IT consumerization is dependent on an open-minded approach by organizations, and most likely to succeed with specific, pre-defined parameters, according to Dell and Intel. …
Location tracking becomes more attractive
In a GFI Software survey of more than 1,000 U.S. respondents, 12% say they would use location tracking to monitor their spouse’s whereabouts, while 31% of respondents …
CryptoAuditor: Privileged user access auditing
SSH Communications Security launched CryptoAuditor at the Black Hat USA 2012 conference. It helps prevent data loss across encrypted secure shell, RDP and SFTP traffic with …
Novell makes BYOD enterprise ready
Novell announced the availability of ZENworks Mobile Management, which addresses the pain points device administrators and managers face today, including BYOD (bring your own …
Safe C++: How to avoid common mistakes
It’s easy to make lots of programming mistakes in C++. In fact, any program over a few hundred lines is likely to contain bugs. With this book, you’ll learn about …
Apple releases OS X Mountain Lion
Apple announced that OS X Mountain Lion, the ninth major release of its desktop operating system, is available as a download from the Mac App Store, available as an upgrade …
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