Cybercriminals shifting focus to non-Windows systems
In a major cybercrime turning point, scammers have begun shifting their focus away from Windows-based PCs to other operating systems and platforms, including smart phones, …
Zeus malware now targets online payment providers
The Zeus malware continues to evolve, diversifying away from its target bank sites and their customers, and over to sites with user credentials that allow assets that have a …
Fake Facebook password change notification leads to malware
The following e-mail purportedly sent by Facebook has recently been hitting inboxes around the world: The attached .zip file that supposedly contains the new password actually …
Cyber security incident management guide
The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) has issued a new guide on good practice, practical information and guidelines for the management of network and …
Cloud operating system for public, private and hybrid clouds
Joyent released SmartDataCenter 6, the newest version of its cloud operating system, an integrated suite of software and services designed for service providers and …
A global shift in cybercrime
The target of attacks has shifted from traditional infrastructure to mobile users and endpoint devices, according to a new report. Research from SpiderLabs found that …
Digital forensics for iPad and iPhone 4
The iPad, iPhone 4 and iPod touch frenzy on both the consumer and corporate fronts accelerates the need for law enforcement, security analysts and e-discovery specialists to …
Two men charged for AT&T site breach
Two men were arrested on Tuesday and are facing charges of fraud and conspiracy to access a computer without authorization, following an investigation that started with last …
Global workforce and the cloud
Every couple of years (ISC)2 issue a report on the current situation and future expectations regarding the global information security workforce. At the Infosecurity press …
Chinese Trojan targets cloud-based AV technologies
A Trojan that tries to obstruct cloud-based antivirus technology present in major AV solutions offered by Chinese security firms is targeting users by posing as a video player …
“Free iPhone and iPad combo” offer lures Twitterers to malicious site
A surge in malicious shortened links accompanying messages that say I just won a free iphone and ipad! (or a variation of that message) has been spotted on yesterday morning …
Bizarre Firefox update scam offers AV to go with it
A fascinating mishmash of scammy offers is currently being pushed onto Russian-speaking users on chatrooms, forums and security lists. It all starts with a link that takes …