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Skype-based malware shows how ‘peculiar’ malicious code can be

ManTech's HBGary subsidiary found Skype-based malware 'hiding in plain sight' on customer's network

By Ellen Messmer

Mar 6, 2014 3 mins

Malware Network Security Security

New crimeware tool Dendroid makes it easier to create Android malware, researchers warn

The tool can be used to add malicious functionality to legitimate applications, researchers from Symantec said

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 6, 2014 4 mins

Malware Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

Cisco patches vulnerabilities in small business routers and wireless LAN controllers

The flaws can be exploited to gain unauthorized access or cause denial-of-service conditions

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 6, 2014 3 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

Tracking with metadata: It’s not all bad

Human rights groups are using metadata to verify the authenticity of eyewitness footage

By Zach Miners

Mar 6, 2014 3 mins

Access Control Encryption Small and Medium Business

Withdrawal vulnerabilities enabled bitcoin theft from Flexcoin and Poloniex

The flaws allowed hackers to overdraw accounts on the two websites without being detected

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 5, 2014 5 mins

Access Control Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

Pre-installed malware turns up on new phones

A fake version of Netflix that steals personal data and sends it to Russia has been found on several phone models

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 5, 2014 4 mins

Fraud Malware Small and Medium Business

Android-based malware: the good, the bad and the ugly

F-Secure's Threat Report sheds light on how Android, though a target, is no push-over

By Ellen Messmer

Mar 5, 2014 4 mins

Android Malware Smartphones

Attack campaign compromises 300,000 home routers, alters DNS settings

Attackers have used a variety of techniques to exploit known vulnerabilities in router models from different manufacturers

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 4, 2014 6 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Malware Small and Medium Business

No special treatment for China on XP, patches end April 8 in the PRC, too

After users wonder if they'd fallen into Bizarro World, Microsoft clarifies security announcement from its China operation

By Gregg Keizer

Mar 3, 2014 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Malware Microsoft

Microsoft reacts to XP upgrade critics with free file transfer tool

Will begin nagging customers of April 8 end-of-support with on-screen messages

By Gregg Keizer

Mar 3, 2014 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Malware