Network Security

Obama to compromise on cybersecurity executive order

President attempts to pacify hardliners and privacy advocates, report says

Increasingly virulent adware threatens Android user privacy

Two ad networks, AIRPUSH and ADWLEADBOLT, indicative of the trend toward privacy abuse, says Trend Micro

Cybercriminals sell access to compromised corporate systems

Hackers who sell the servers to Dedicatedexpress.com are paid a commission

Web still king, but email stages scam comeback

Experts call for better filters, but urge users to 'be suspicious'

Spammers abuse .gov URL shortener service in work-at-home scams

Open redirect vulnerabilities on .gov websites allow spammers to abuse .gov URL shortener service, Symantec researchers say

Android malware exploding, says Trend Micro

In spite of legal threats from adware firms, Trend names Top 10 Most Aggressive Android Adware

Security Manager’s Journal: Security has to extend to your customers

Kaspersky’s exploit-proof OS leaves security experts skeptical

FBI warns commercial spyware has made jump to Android

Agency says mobile version of spyware that was sold to law enforcement and governments is a worrying trend

U.S. rattles preemptive cyberattack saber

Defense Secretary warns the government would tap new forensics abilities, and experts say the time is right to use new tech to strike first