nCircle updates PCI scan service
nCircle released a new version of its Certified PCI Scan Service that is fully compliant with the latest PCI DSS requirements. The new requirements improve the processes …
Week in review: Facebook’s remote logout, malware protection tips and a new issue of (IN)SECURE Magazine
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and videos: Building secure web mashups In this video from OWASP AppSec Research 2010, …
Scammers using IM to deliver “IQ Test” spam
An IM variant of the well-known “Solve the IQ test, get your results on you mobile phone” scam has been spotted by a Trend Micro analyst. He received a couple of …
Automated vs. manual security
In this video from OWASP AppSec Research 2010, David Byrne and Charles Henderson from Trustwave talk about automated vs. manual security.
Facebook boosts security by adding remote logout feature
Following the May rollout of the security feature that made it possible for Facebook users to be notified of unapproved account access, the social network announced another …
Trojan attacks remain widespread
GFI’s statistics for the month of August show that users were under attack throughout the month primarily by the same Trojan horse programs that have persisted for …
Spammers attack Apple’s Ping social network
Scammers and spammers have deluged the new Ping musical social network, created by Apple and built into the new version of iTunes. Ping is a cross-between Facebook and …
Labor Day phishing warning
Due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday, consumers are at high risk for targeted phishing attacks due to the preponderance of online retail sales events over the holiday …
User’s opinions on malware infections revealed
A recently concluded online survey organized by SC Magazine and Symantec has resulted is some curious and some expected results. When asked to give their opinion on which is …
Google Code hosting malware-spreading project
Google Code’s project hosting feature has occasionally been used by malicious individuals for storing and spreading malware. Zscaler pointed out yesterday that even …
Fake browser warnings lure victims to rogue AV solution
Certain compromised websites are detecting which browser (Firefox, Chrome, IE) the visitor is using and present to them a fake malware/reported attack warnings that urge them …
Rescue of Chilean miners used as lure by banker Trojan
PandaLabs uncovered a new malicious code, Banbra.GUC, which lures users with a video about the rescue of the trapped Chilean miners. This is a new variant of the infamous …
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