Infosecurity News
Symbian smartphones infected with botnet virus
A mobile security research firm claims that botnets have been discovered 'in the wild' which are targetting large numbers of Symbian Series 60 operating system smartphones.
A more secure BlackBerry? There's an app for that
Users of the BlackBerry smartphone will no longer have to stare enviously at the security apps for Android handsets and Apple iPhones, as RIM has developed a native security app for its popular business smartphone.
Microsoft integrates Facebook and Windows Live Messenger with Outlook
Microsoft has integrated Facebook and Windows Live Messenger into its Outlook email application.
US announces infrastructure cybersecurity programme
The National Security Agency within the US Department of Defense has announced a programme to mitigate cyber attacks on critical infrastructure such as power plants and the electricity grid.
Ransomware takes a new turn as victims asked to pay a cellular phone bill
Whilst most 'ransomware' tries to extract money from the victim's account into the users' bank account, often using a payment card or bank-to-bank transfer mechanism, a new type of scamware appears to try to get users to top up the criminal's mobile phone accounts.
Sourcefire offers cloud-based security via Amazon Web Services
Sourcefire, the creator of Snort, the open source intrusion detection software, has launched a cloud-based intrusion prevention service using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform.
Fake Adobe Flash updates lure the unwary
Barracuda Networks has warned internet surfers to be wary of fake Adobe flash updates, after it uncovered a number of compromised sites in the wild which present unwary visitors with an official-looking Adobe Flash update page.
Newspaper reveals how your Apple iPhone spies on you
As would-be iPhone users reportedly continue to queue in stores to buy new iPhone 4 handsets with two year airtime contracts costing large sums of money, the Daily Telegraph has revealed how the iPhone is logging a lot more information on its owners than they realise.
Government unveils plans for national infrastructure cybersecurity
The federal government is reportedly working on an ambitious plan to detect and defend against cyberattacks on the US critical national infrastructure, which includes national electricity and telecoms grids, as well as other systems important to the defense of the nation.
Fortify warns iPhone users to think before Frashing
Software security assurance specialist Fortify, has warned iPhone and smartphone owners to think carefully before installing cracked software on their handsets.
Cloud computing services to be sold via resellers
Cloud computing services have, to date, largely been sold by specialist firms, or direct to companies and end users.A cloud specialist – which supplies services to eBay and Paypal – is now developing a cloud offering that can be sold via resellers.
Botnet malware targets Symbian smartphones
New botnet malware is attacking Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson smartphones running Symbian operating systems, mobile security firm NetQin has warned.
Apple tightens security after rogue developer is banned from App Store
Apple has banned a Vietnam-based developer from its online applications store for manipulating sales figures to boost his ranking.
Free social networking security webinar and research paper this Thursday
Social networking has gone from zero to hero in terms of business-to-consumer support and interactions, allowing organizations to increase their rapport with customers, as well as reducing the cost of customer support. But it's not all wine and roses, as there's the regulatory and compliance issue to address before you allow staff to access Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and all sites in between.
Most UK online holidaymakers ignore basic security measures
UK web users are ignoring basic online fraud-prevention measures in their quest for the ultimate holiday bargain, research has revealed.
India beats Netherlands, Brazil and Germany in security world cup
The latest research from SecureWorks reports that India came top in its security world cup, beating the Netherlands, Germany and Brazil in terms of the lowest number of computers originating cyber-attacks from within its borders.
Microsoft cracks down on UK software pirates
Microsoft's investigators have caught 25 UK computer shops selling illegal software in the past six months.
Apple iTunes security allegedly compromised
Reports have been coming in overnight that a growing number of iTunes' accounts have been hacked, with unauthorised charges appearing on user accounts, as well as a 'take-over' of a number of apps on the iTunes store apparently by a Vietnamese software developer.
VIPs need extra web 2.0 security
There has been spate of high-profile Facebook, Twitter and other social networking account hacks recently, the most recent of which was the compromise of the Facebook and Twitter accounts of Conservative MP Therese Coffey.
Apple says tests confirm iPhone 4 has best wireless performance ever
Apple has denied a design fault in the antennae of the iPhone 4 and has blamed instead the formula used to calculate signal strength.
