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Patch Tuesday preview: Get your Windows XP patches while they last

Microsoft plans to plug the zero-day hole that hackers have been exploiting in the aged OS next week

By Gregg Keizer

Jan 9, 2014 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Malware Microsoft

Security analysis of mobile banking apps reveals significant weaknesses

Many apps failed to validate SSL certificates and exposed sensitive information, a researcher from IOActive said

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 9, 2014 4 mins

Access Control Encryption Small and Medium Business

Default settings leave external hard drives connected to Asus routers wide open

Private files can be accessed over the Internet by anyone with basic knowledge

By Mikael Rickna$?s

Jan 9, 2014 2 mins

Access Control Malware Small and Medium Business

OpenSUSE forums hack raises vBulletin zero-day exploit possibility

The openSUSE site maintainers recommend using strict directory permissions and alternative authentication systems

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 9, 2014 6 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

As Yahoo makes encryption standard for email, weak implementation seen

The company's HTTPS implementation still needs some improvements, an SSL expert said

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 8, 2014 4 mins

Encryption Malware Small and Medium Business

Satellite links for remote networks may pose soft target for attackers

VSATs send data to satellites from remote systems but may not be secured properly, according to IntelCrawler

By Jeremy Kirk

Jan 8, 2014 3 mins

Access Control Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

Trojan program hijacks World of Warcraft accounts despite two-factor authentication

The malware is bundled with a fake Curse Client, the game developer said

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 7, 2014 3 mins

Access Control Malware Small and Medium Business

Palo Alto Networks acquires security startup Morta to outsmart hackers

The combined company will provide enhanced automation technology to prevent attacks

By Zach Miners

Jan 6, 2014 3 mins

Access Control Data Breach Small and Medium Business

Cybercrooks developing dangerous new file-encrypting ransomware, researchers warn

The new threat might be even more difficult to remove than CryptoLocker, which plagued users in recent months

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 6, 2014 5 mins

Encryption Malware Small and Medium Business

Some Yahoo ads found to spread malware, Mac users not affected

For years, one of the touted advantages of being a Mac user was that you didn't have to worry (as much) about issues like malware.

By Yoni Heisler

Jan 6, 2014 2 mins

Apple Malware Security