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A new Trojan known as “Sabpab” could hurt Mac users who run Java and Microsoft Word. Security researchers are warning users to make sure their computers

 

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In some cases, manual removal of Sabpab may be needed.

 

Word about Sabpab comes on the heels of another nasty piece of malware, Flashback, that infected up to as many as 600,000 Macs, security experts said, by exploiting a vulnerability in Java software.

 

Apple last week issued a software-base removal tool for that malware, which can be used by criminals to steal personal information, including passwords.

 

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Botnets pose a serious threat to your network, your business, your partners and your customers. Botnets rival the power of today’s most powerful cloud computing platforms, but these “dark” clouds are controlled by cybercriminals.

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To go online is to live dangerously. Aside from the risk of viruses, there are also worms and Trojan horses -- all trying to find an unsecured computer upon which to work their mischief.

 

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- http://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/pc-security-howto-secure-my-pc/

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The official Microsoft Security Blog provides in-depth discussion of security, cybersecurity and technology trends affecting trust in computing, as well as timely security news, trends, and practical security guidance.

 

Cybersecurity will remain a top priority for governments, policymakers and citizens around the world, especially as they continue to increase their reliance on information and communications technologies.

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Whether or not your company embraces the bring-your-own-device approach, don't ignore the data integrity and retention implications of all the personal smartphones and tablets showing up in the workplace.

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McAfee’s State of Security report explains the present challenges to IT departments when it comes to securing sensitive information in a highly...

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In 2011, cybercriminals stepped up their game with the creation of malware networks (malnets)-distributed network infrastructures that exploit popular places on the Internet like search engines and social networking sites to repeatedly launch a variety of malware attacks.

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These days, a Web app can be malware. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging threat, and what to watch for.

 

Tim Keanini, CTO of nCircle, says cyberattackers are talented, creative developers who are motivated to find innovative ways to part you from your money or information.

 

Typically, a malicious Web app is a form of Trojan horse: The app claims to be something else--and it may in fact run some legitimate utility or application--but once you click it, it runs malicious code in the background that may compromise your system or secretly download other malicious payloads from the Internet.

Speaking of Web apps, Camp warns, "While they allow increased functionality within the browser, users should be aware of how deeply into your system they may be able to reach."

 

===> Don't assume that you're safe if you avoid Microsoft Windows. Web apps do frequently target specific vulnerabilities, and Windows is often a primary focus, but Web apps--both benign and malicious--are fundamentally platform-agnostic. <===

 

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- http://gustmeesen.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/pc-security-howto-secure-my-pc/

 

 

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The exploit was triggered against a use-after-free vulnerability in the open-source browser and successfully evaded DEP and ALSR, two anti-exploit mit...

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Bring-your-own-device policies are forcing companies to confront a myriad of IT challenges related to support architecture, security policies and mobile platforms. Dealing with those challenges is topic No.1

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