Network Security

Researchers identify targeted email attack distributing Android Trojan app

A recent targeted attack against human rights activists that used Android malware might be the first of many, they said

6 IT Security Innovations to Keep You Ahead of Attackers

Malware abuses Chromium Embedded Framework, developers fight back

The latest version of the TDL malware downloads and uses the 50MB-large Chromium Embedded Framework, Symantec researchers say

Straight talk on security gets employees to listen — and comply

From phishing your own employees to sharing your company's hack history, these techniques can help you get -- and keep -- users' attention about security.

Researchers uncover vSkimmer malware targeting point-of-sale systems

The malware is being sold on cybercriminal forums, McAfee researchers say

South Korea bank attacks should prompt rethink in U.S.

DDoS attacks on U.S. banks were more advanced technically, but the attackers of the South Korean banks did much more damage

Bills would require police to get warrants for mobile phone location

Location information should enjoy stronger legal protections, the bills' sponsors say

Researchers find TeamViewer-based cyberespionage operation

A group of attackers uses the TeamViewer remote access tool to spy on high-profile targets, researchers say

Symantec finds Linux wiper malware used in S. Korean attacks

The attacks also targeted Windows computers' master boot records

Cisco inadvertently weakens password encryption in its IOS operating system

The password encryption scheme used in newer Cisco IOS versions is weak, researchers find