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Cybercriminals use sophisticated PowerShell-based malware

Two separate threats that use malicious Windows PowerShell scripts were identified in the past few weeks by malware researchers

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 8, 2014 3 mins

Malware Small and Medium Business Windows Security

Microsoft to start blocking adware that lacks easy uninstall

The company revised the policies for classifying, detecting and handling adware programs in its security software

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 4, 2014 4 mins

Malware Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

Worried about the government? Internet giants also dip their hands in the cookie jar

Internet companies can access your data even as they secure it from intrusion by others

By Zach Miners

Mar 21, 2014 6 mins

Data Breach Malware Small and Medium Business

For Facebook, delivering the strongest security would be a challenge

Facebook cites third-party services for users seeking end-to-end encryption

By Zach Miners

Mar 18, 2014 3 mins

Data Breach Encryption Small and Medium Business

Snowden advocates at SXSW for improved data security

The best encryption may conflict with the business model of Google and Facebook, speakers said at the show

By Zach Miners

Mar 10, 2014 4 mins

Data Breach Encryption Small and Medium Business

Researchers bypass protections in Microsoft’s EMET anti-exploitation tool

The tool can't protect against determined attackers with customized exploits, researchers from Bromium claim

By Lucian Constantin

Feb 25, 2014 4 mins

Access Control Fraud Intrusion Detection Software

McAfee plans enterprise security package for fast threat detection and response

McAfee Threat Intelligence Exchange would initially collect info on Windows-based endpoints and look for problem patterns

By Ellen Messmer

Feb 18, 2014 3 mins

Cisco Systems McAfee Windows Security

Prominent cryptographer victim of malware attack related to Belgacom breach

Other cryptographers were also targeted by the same attackers, the researcher said

By Lucian Constantin

Feb 3, 2014 5 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

Target-related malware was a side job for man living in Russia

The 23-year-old contends the program he helped develop has a defensive purpose as well

By Jeremy Kirk

Jan 22, 2014 3 mins

Access Control Data Breach 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