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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Symantec: Flashback malware netted upwards of $10,000 a day
Symantec said on Tuesday the Flashback malware that attacked Apple Mac computers could have netted its authors up to US$10,000 a day. The company reverse engineered one version of the malware, called “Flashback.K,” which it said deprives Google of advertising … Continue reading
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Symantec Lagging Sourcefire, Other Security Firms
By PATRICK SEITZ, INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 12:49 PM ET Security software maker Symantec (SYMC) is expected to post its third straight quarter of decelerating sales growth late Wednesday when it reports fiscal fourth-quarter results. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expect … Continue reading
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Security software market shows steady growth as threats explode
Faced with an ever-increasing number of threats, IT administrators continue to increase spending on security software, a new survey suggests. A recent report from Gartner shows revenue in the sector increased 7.5 percent in 2011 over the year previous. The … Continue reading
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How Far Behind Is Apple’s Security?
Kaspersky Lab founder Eugene Kaspersky made headlines last week when he declared that Apple was “10 years behind Microsoft in terms of security.” Kaspersky was referring to the recent spread of the Flashback family of malware, which was greatly aided … Continue reading
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Cyber Attacks Jump 81 Percent, Target Mobile, Social Networks
The number of malicious cyber attacks jumped 81 percent in 2011, according to new data from Symantec, with the firm noting a huge leap in mobile breaches, particularly on the Android OS. Social networks, meanwhile, are the new frontier for … Continue reading
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Porn Sites Safer Than Music and Shopping Sites, Study Shows
Pornographic websites are a favorite target of cybercriminals looking to spread nasty malware, but in the realm of dangerous domains, they’re far safer than business, shopping and music sites, and, especially, personal blogs. In Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report, the … Continue reading
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Pinterest Plagued by More Scams, Fake Android Apps
Social networking site Pinterest’s popularity continues to soar, among both image-happy users and money-grubbing scoundrels. Pinterest fans are being spammed with survey scams and tricked into downloading fake Android apps. Pinterest is the latest social media darling as users post … Continue reading
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Pacers hope to reignite fan interest with playoff appearance
The Indiana Pacers resume their playoff series Monday night against Orlando. The team finds itself needing a win after losing to the Magic in Saturday’s opener. Tickets are easy to come by at Bankers Life Fieldhouse after Saturday’s loss to … Continue reading
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Facebook Partners With Antivirus Makers To Fight Clickjackers
Is A Facebook Phone In The Making? Trefis Team Contributor Zynga’s Stock Can Reach $13 If Earnings Show Momentum From New Games Trefis Team Contributor Facebook’s Filing Gives A Peek At Instagram And Zynga’s Future Roles Trefis Team Contributor Facebook’s … Continue reading
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Kaspersky Is Trying to ‘Save the World’ One PC at a Time
Like us on Facebook As well as developing products to help people protect their digital life, Kaspersky is also working with international policing organisations and governments including Interpol and UN to help fight cyber criminals, or as Kaspersky simply … Continue reading
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