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Report: Clickfraud malware a gateway to other threats

Malware that secretly clicks on ads to defraud advertisers might seem generally harmless, but is often just the first invader of a potentially long chain of more serious infections

By Maria Korolov

Jun 26, 2015 3 mins

Cybercrime Malware Security

Critical flaw in ESET products shows why spy groups are interested in antivirus programs

The flaw could allow attackers to fully compromise systems via websites, email, USB drives, and other methods

By Lucian Constantin

Jun 24, 2015 5 mins

Application Security Malware Security

Adobe patches zero-day Flash Player flaw used in targeted attacks

The vulnerability has been exploited by a China-based cyberespionage group for several weeks, security firm FireEye says

By Lucian Constantin

Jun 23, 2015 2 mins

Hacking Patch Management Software Security

How encryption keys could be stolen by your lunch

A device hidden in pita bread can collect signals that can betray encryption keys

By Jeremy Kirk

Jun 22, 2015 3 mins

Encryption Hacking Security

Email security and spear phishing secrets of an ex-hacker

Technology and user training together can help CISOs protect their data against the attacks demonstrated by Kevin Mitnick

By J. Peter Bruzzese

Jun 17, 2015 4 mins

Phishing Security Software Development

Be paranoid: 10 terrifying extreme hacks

Nothing is safe, thanks to the select few hacks that push the limits of what we thought possible

By Roger Grimes

Jun 15, 2015 15 mins

Data and Information Security Hacking Network Security

Macs in the office: Success breeds security FUD

By all means, secure your Macs -- but don't get taken for a ride when you do so

By Galen Gruman

Jun 12, 2015 4 mins

Application Security Phishing Technology Industry

Windows 10 will allow apps to actively scan their content for malware

Developers will be able to have their apps talk to the locally installed antivirus programs through a new API

By Lucian Constantin

Jun 11, 2015 2 mins

Malware Security Small and Medium Business

Breach costs: ‘Chump change’ to bottom lines of big players

The direct costs of a data breach barely affect the bottom line of the nation’s biggest enterprises, but for smaller players the damage can be catastrophic

By Taylor Armerding

Jun 9, 2015 8 mins

Cybercrime Hacking Technology Industry