SMS-controlled Android malware records calls

SMS-controlled Android malware records calls


SMS-controlled Android malware records calls

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Researchers at NQ Mobile Security have discovered a new piece of Android malware that receives instructions, i.e. is controlled, via SMS. Dubbed TigerBot, the Trojan hides by not showing any icon o...

Sophos finds unauthorized RATs on server, takes partner portal offline

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 09:17 AM PDT

Renowned security firm Sophos has taken down one of its partner portals (located at https://gpp.partners.sophos.com/) following the discovery of a compromise of the server on which it's hosted. "...

Five steps to enhance mobile device security

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Mobile devices are quickly becoming a target rich and high return on investment environment for malicious attackers. Their use is expected to surpass the use of existing laptops and desktop computers ...

Searching for Easter eggs leads to malware

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 05:42 AM PDT

Blackhat SEO is a popular tactic for malware peddlers to distribute their wares to unsuspecting victims, and the weeks before major holidays are always a perfect time for poisoning search results for ...

Microsoft to release four critical bulletins

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 05:00 AM PDT

The Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for April 2012 contains six bulletins. The number of bulletins isn't huge but the potential harm is great. Of the six bulletins, there are four cri...

Polymorphic Facebook scam targets users

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 02:51 AM PDT

An insidious scam that can result in multiple malware downloads is currently targeting Facebook users, warns Bitdefender. It starts rather predictably, as users inadvertently share links to a suppo...

It's official, corporate passwords are cheap

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 01:00 AM PDT

Nearly 50 per cent of employees would readily sell their corporate passwords for less than £5, according to Ping Identity. 30% would do the deed for even less, happily giving up their corporat...

Free malware scanning and blacklist monitoring for websites

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 12:08 AM PDT

Comodo released SiteInspector, a free malware scanning and blacklist monitoring for websites. The free service allows website owners to set up recurring, daily checks on any 3 pages of a domain. ...

Private cloud solution designed to meet compliance requirements

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Terremark, a Verizon Company, launched Enterprise Cloud Private Edition. This private cloud solution is designed as a single-tenant environment to meet the security compliance requirements of many lar...

Agentless deployment option for McAfee MOVE AV

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 10:12 PM PDT

McAfee announced a new agentless deployment option for McAfee MOVE AV solution which provides defenses against all types of physical and virtual attacks through a single high performance console. ...

How Google Tests Software

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 09:06 PM PDT

Testing expert James Whittaker, a former Google testing leader, and two top Google experts reveal exactly how Google tests software, offering best practices you can use. How Google Test Sofwar...

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