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Tales from the support crypt: infected DVD drives, antiviruses that blow fuses and more Rogue antivirus applications related to Continental Flight 1404 and other current news Zero-day Web malware blocks surpass yearly average New password-stealing application disguised as a Firefox plugin Malware week: Antivirus360 antivirus and Sinowal.VXR banker trojan 
Tales from the support crypt
Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 9:04 PM CET
Talking viruses, infected physical devices, lights that go out are some of the “problems” Panda Security’s tech support service has had to face. Many of them were not a result of computer viruses, but of confused users. This proves once again, that antivirus manufacturers must make a special effort to increase user knowledge regarding computer security and malware effects.
Security trends of 2008 and predictions for 2009
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 6:06 PM CET
As a new year approaches we must prepare for new Internet security threats. Every year, new and innovative ways of attacking computer users emerge and continue to increase in volume and severity. To know where we are going it is helpful to look at where we have been. Finding trends in Internet security has become a valuable, if not necessary, action for companies developing software to protect computer users.
Zero-day Web malware blocks surpass yearly average
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 10:14 AM CET
In its latest report, ScanSafe noted that backdoors and data theft Trojans increased from 13% of all Web malware blocks in October, to 30% of all blocks in November. Backdoors and data theft Trojans allow attackers to target exactly what type of information is stolen.
The rise and rise of rogue security software
Monday, 22 December 2008, 11:32 PM CET
Rogue security software is an application that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides little or no security, generates erroneous alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.
Review: iPhone security software - SplashKey
Friday, 19 December 2008, 1:25 AM CET
SplashKey is a password generator for the iPhone. This freeware comes from SplashData, a company well known in the world of mobile applications. Their software products have been successful on various mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, Series 60 and Symbian UIQ.
Findings of the latest website security statistics report
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:59 PM CET
The sixth installment of the WhiteHat Website Security Statistics Report, provides a unique high-level perspective on the leading Web application security issues across industries such as retail, financial services, technology and healthcare, based on real-world websites.
Spam volumes beyond 95% in 2009?
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 11:57 PM CET
Marking the five-year anniversary since the CAN-SPAM act was signed into law in the United States, Barracuda Networks predicts that spam volumes will rise slightly higher than 95 percent in the year ahead as growing use of botnets continues to proliferate.
Europe's elite banks collaborate to combat cybercrime
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 11:55 PM CET
Global banks and financial institutions are bracing for the increase in cybercrime and online fraud that accompanies an economic downturn and merger activity. Noted by leading analysts during a recent customer event, the spike in attacks has already begun and will climb significantly in 2009.
Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 9:04 PM CET
Talking viruses, infected physical devices, lights that go out are some of the “problems” Panda Security’s tech support service has had to face. Many of them were not a result of computer viruses, but of confused users. This proves once again, that antivirus manufacturers must make a special effort to increase user knowledge regarding computer security and malware effects.Security trends of 2008 and predictions for 2009
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 6:06 PM CET
As a new year approaches we must prepare for new Internet security threats. Every year, new and innovative ways of attacking computer users emerge and continue to increase in volume and severity. To know where we are going it is helpful to look at where we have been. Finding trends in Internet security has become a valuable, if not necessary, action for companies developing software to protect computer users.Zero-day Web malware blocks surpass yearly average
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 10:14 AM CET
In its latest report, ScanSafe noted that backdoors and data theft Trojans increased from 13% of all Web malware blocks in October, to 30% of all blocks in November. Backdoors and data theft Trojans allow attackers to target exactly what type of information is stolen.The rise and rise of rogue security software
Monday, 22 December 2008, 11:32 PM CET
Rogue security software is an application that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides little or no security, generates erroneous alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.Review: iPhone security software - SplashKey
Friday, 19 December 2008, 1:25 AM CET
SplashKey is a password generator for the iPhone. This freeware comes from SplashData, a company well known in the world of mobile applications. Their software products have been successful on various mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, Series 60 and Symbian UIQ.Findings of the latest website security statistics report
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:59 PM CET
The sixth installment of the WhiteHat Website Security Statistics Report, provides a unique high-level perspective on the leading Web application security issues across industries such as retail, financial services, technology and healthcare, based on real-world websites.Spam volumes beyond 95% in 2009?
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 11:57 PM CET
Marking the five-year anniversary since the CAN-SPAM act was signed into law in the United States, Barracuda Networks predicts that spam volumes will rise slightly higher than 95 percent in the year ahead as growing use of botnets continues to proliferate.Europe's elite banks collaborate to combat cybercrime
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 11:55 PM CET
Global banks and financial institutions are bracing for the increase in cybercrime and online fraud that accompanies an economic downturn and merger activity. Noted by leading analysts during a recent customer event, the spike in attacks has already begun and will climb significantly in 2009.