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Why Mac users should care about Windows malware

Although Macs are more likely to carry Windows malware than Mac malware, Mac users need to keep their systems clean

Apr 26, 2012 4 mins

Malware Small and Medium Business Windows Security

VMware source code stolen, impact unclear

VMware ESX source code from 2003 and 2004 has been stolen and posted online

Apr 25, 2012 3 mins

Security Software Development

Bug bounty hunters weigh in on Google’s vulnerability reporting program

Google gets praise from VRP hall of famers -- but could learn a lesson or two from Mozilla

Apr 25, 2012 5 mins

Hacking Technology Industry

Conficker: Microsoft says two basic security steps might have stopped infections

All cases of Conficker infection stemmed from just two attack methods: weak or stolen passwords and exploiting software vulnerabilities for which updates existed

Apr 25, 2012 3 mins

Malware

Who is threatening the security of your network?

As Congress prepares to debate yet another cyber security bill, here's a quick look at the basics of the cyber-based threats to every IT system

Apr 25, 2012 5 mins

Hacking Malware Phishing

Macs more likely to carry Windows malware than Mac malware, study finds

Seventy-five percent of Mac OS X infections involve a Flashback variant, Sophos finds

Apr 24, 2012 3 mins

Malware Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

The new cyber defense: Hack the attackers

Some security professionals are taking a stronger approach to fending off the criminals targeting their data

Apr 24, 2012 4 mins

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Flashback returns: Is Apple dropping the ball?

Over the weekend came surprising news that Flashback, the Java-borne Mac infector, is on a rampage again, despite reports to the contrary

Apr 23, 2012 3 mins

Malware Software Development Technology Industry

Obama takes steps to block sale of surveillance tech to Syria, Iran

Executive order gives U.S. government authorization to block payments to people and companies that give monitoring tech to the two countries

Apr 23, 2012 3 mins

Privacy Technology Industry

Most IT and security professionals see Anonymous as serious threat to their companies

Bit9 survey shows that many IT professionals believe hacktivists are likely to target their organizations during the next 6 months

Apr 23, 2012 4 mins

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