Tuesday | 16 March, 2010
Stories about: Sophos
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Security industry faces attacks it cannot stop 12/03/2010 07:13:00
At the RSA Conference in San Francisco last week, security vendors pitched their next-generation of security products, promising to protect customers from security threats in the cloud and on mobile devices. But what went largely unsaid was that the industry has failed to protect paying customers from some of today's most pernicious threats. - +
Britain all atweet over Twitter phishing attack 01/03/2010 23:44:00
The latest phishing attack on Twitter users swept the U.K. overnight claiming several prominent users. - +
Secure USB Drives Not So Secure 07/01/2010 06:16:00
Several hardware-encrypted USB memory sticks are now part of a worldwide recall and require security updates because they contain a flaw which could allow hackers to easily gain access to the sensitive information contained on the device. - +
Ikee iPhone worm hacker lands lucrative job 30/11/2009 06:06:00
The hacker who created the Ikee iPhone worm because 'he was bored', may be smarter than he first appeared. Ashley Towns may have expressed no regrets over writing the bug, but he has subsequently landed a job with an Australian company that develops legitimate iPhone apps: mogeneration. - +
3 basic steps to avoid joining a botnet 20/11/2009 03:07:00
Banging the drum for security awareness never gets old. As much as CSOs try to get folks to bone up on safe practices (both online and in the office), there are always going to be some who need reminding. - +
Facebook Tips: Staying Safe While Using Games and Apps 13/11/2009 10:34:00
If you're one of the 63.7 million people playing the popular Farmville game on Facebook, you've probably noticed a change in how you earn points. FarmVille's parent company, Zynga, agreed last week to remove deceiving mobile subscriptions and "scammy" offers that lure players to register for services in exchange for game currency, which helps players to advance in the game. - +
First iPhone worm spreads Rick Astley wallpaper 09/11/2009 08:25:00
The first worm written for Apple's iPhone has been unleashed and is infecting phones in Australia. - +
Twitter warns of new phishing attack 29/10/2009 08:03:00
Twitter warned users Tuesday of a new phishing scam on the social networking site. - +
Russian cybergangs make the Web a dangerous place 28/09/2009 08:46:00
Russian cybergangs have established a robust system for promoting Web sites that sell fake antivirus software, pharmaceuticals and counterfeit luxury products, according to a new report from security vendor Sophos. - +
7 Reasons Web sites Are No Longer Safe 10/09/2009 03:59:00
Many of the sites you visit regularly and think are secure are laden with data-stealing malware. Here are seven reasons why, and advice on how to protect your systems - +
5 more Facebook, Twitter scams to avoid 01/09/2009 02:48:00
A recent survey released by AVG Technologies and the Chief Marketing Officers Council reveals that while most social network users are concerned about the security of the sites, the vast majority do not take the necessary precautions to protect themselves.
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