Incident ResponseTricky new malware strain, Dyre, skirts detection and steals banking credentialsAdam GreenbergJune 17, 2014Dyre is a new malware strain primarily targeting banking credentials, and is also capable of modifying network traffic and bypassing SSL mechanisms.
Security ArchitectureTowelroot app exploit that ‘roots’ Android devices could be repackaged by attackersAdam GreenbergJune 17, 2014An exploit being used by an application to 'root' Android devices could be repackaged by attackers to compromise cell phones.
Incident ResponseTechnology sites “riskier” than illegal sites in 2013, according to Symantec dataAdam GreenbergJune 16, 2014Technology websites made up nearly 10 percent of all infected websites in 2013, making those pages riskier to visit than business, hosting, blogging and illegal sites.
Incident ResponseUndetected malware concerns two-thirds of small business owners, survey findsAdam GreenbergJune 13, 2014The biggest security concern for small business owners is undetected malware, according to a survey conducted by CSID and Research Now.
Security ArchitectureAndroid ‘SMS Stealer’ hides in World Cup-themed appsDanielle WalkerJune 13, 2014Trend Micro detected over 375 spurious apps spreading mobile malware to soccer fans.
MalwareHackers leverage Cryptolocker frenzy to spread malwareMarcos ColónJune 12, 2014Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the recent attention garnered by the ransomware to spread their own malware.
Incident ResponsePLXsert warns Fortune 500 companies of evolving Zeus threatAdam GreenbergJune 12, 2014An advisory published Tuesday by PLXsert warns Fortune 500 companies of an evolving Zeus crimeware kit threat.
Security ArchitectureRansomware “Svpeng” strikes US, leaves Android devices unusableDanielle WalkerJune 12, 2014Earlier versions of Svpeng impacted mobile users in Russia, stealing card details from customers of major banks.
