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US and UK intelligence services could be responsible for Regin snooping spyware

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 25, 2014, 9:40 am EST

A powerful and malicious piece of computer software that was found to have been spying on governments and companies from around the world has been linked to US and UK intelligence agencies.

The Only Way to Save Google Glass Is to Kill It

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 25, 2014, 9:38 am EST

Android is the world's leading mobile operating system not because everyone uses phones made by Google. It could do the same with the wearable operating system it's developed for Glass. The post The Only Way to Save Google Glass Is to Kill It appeared first on WIRED.

Google unveils tools that track and secure your online life

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 25, 2014, 9:36 am EST

Used to be identity theft only revolved around cards and social security numbers, but these days our virtual identities are just as important and even more vulnerable. With the enermous power that it wields over our Internet lives, Google is in the prime position to help mitigate the effects or sometimes even prevent incidents from happening in the first place. … Continue reading

One in six has fallen victim to a cyber-attack and 60% of smartphone users are vulnerable

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 24, 2014, 9:46 am EST

One in six has fallen victim to a cyber-attack in Britain via a phishing e-mail or browsing hijack in the past, data has revealed in the run-up to the busiest online shopping period of the year.

Update on Samsung's security policy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 24, 2014, 9:44 am EST

Samsung's mysterious security update service is still a mystery a month later.

Report: IT pros are overly confident that they know how to prevent data breaches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 24, 2014, 9:43 am EST

It's been a rough year for businesses when it comes to data breaches. A new report from ThreatTrack Security suggests that things will improve dramatically in 2015—that is, unless the survey participants are overstating the efficacy of their network defenses. It’s important for you to take steps to secure your own data to make sure you’re protected either way.

Researchers Uncover Government Spy Tool Used to Hack Telecoms and Belgian Cryptographer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 24, 2014, 9:41 am EST

Piecing together new information from various researchers, it's clear the 'Regin" malware is one of the most sophisticated nation-state spy tools ever found. The post Researchers Uncover Government Spy Tool Used to Hack Telecoms and Belgian Cryptographer appeared first on WIRED.

Two Phony Tech Support Companies Scammed Customers out of $120 Million, FTC says

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 21, 2014, 9:49 am EST

The firms reportedly would up-sell customers to premium versions of support software and expensive extras packages to fix imaginary problems.

Governments act against webcam-snooping websites

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 21, 2014, 9:43 am EST

Government officials in the U.S.

Good App/Bad App: Is Investigating Mobile Apps Necessary?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on November 21, 2014, 9:41 am EST

These days, when you see someone staring intently or tapping at their mobile phones, chances are that they’re busy with an app. This comes as no surprise as 80% of consumers’ time on mobile devices apps is spent in apps for gaming, news, productivity, utility, social networking, and more. Safe and Risky Apps We are currently […]Post from: Trendlabs Security Intelligence Blog - by Trend MicroGood App/Bad App: Is Investigating Mobile Apps Necessary?

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