Tag: Malware

If you think all anti-virus programs you spot are for your protection, you need to change your opinion. There are plenty of rogue security softwares or fake anti-virus programs out there that provide you with little or no protection at all. Also known as scarewares, most of these misleading programs even facilitate the installation of malicious code that they claim

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The virtual machines and networks have been free from any malware attack and threats so far. However, we have recently found a new breed of malware that can not only attack Windows and Mac OS X but also infect other environments including virtual machines as well. This malware is known as Crisis or Morcut which…

IT security has become a serious concern for all companies and individuals due to the rising number of cyber attacks. From previous experiences, we have found that no security system or firewall is strong enough to protect the IT structure from all those new and devastating worms, threats and attacks. However, there are a number…

If only there were an app for blocking malware, viruses and other hacking tools, using the Internet and downloading data would be a lot less scary. One recent threat targeted the contact lists of people who download a particular app from Apple’s App Store or Google’s Adroid Market. The app in question is called “Find…

Maybe replacing infected servers with clean, though temporary, ones was a mistake on the FBI’s part. Many, including executives at large enterprises, have taken their sweet old time about having the DNSChanger malware removed from their computers. According to an article on the Internet Identity website, as of Jun. 28, 2012, approximately 12% of Fortune…

According to a recent article on the IT Business Edge blog, many people understand that there are viruses that can attack their personal computers. However, many don’t understand that there are viruses that can attack mobile phones as well. If you’ve heard the term “mobile malware,” then you’ve heard about these viruses that are designed…

We’ve heard a lot about what the new Windows 8 operating system has to offer like its Metro interface, super-fast operating speed and dual touchscreen keyboards – one for thumb use and one for regular typing. We’ve also heard that consumers will have to pay extra to play CDs and DVDs with Windows 8. What…

On May 29, 2012, Kaspersky Lab issued a press release announcing that as the result of an investigation prompted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), its technicians had discovered a new cyber-espionage malware known as Flame. On Jun. 4, 2012, the security software vendor issued another press release, providing a more detailed description of just…

According a post on the Trend Micro blog TrendLabs, there’s an information stealing malware known as Flame that has been traversing Iran and other countries since 2010. Considered one of the most sophisticated forms of malware around, Flame can steal computer display contents, stored files, and capture recording audio and screen shots via the microphone…

The quest to thwart cybercriminals never ends. As security software and firewalls become more sophisticated, so do cybercriminals. No longer do they simply upload malware or viruses or send clever email messages designed to trick recipients into clicking on links that lead to malicious websites. They have concocted far more devious methods of gaining access…