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Locking the bathroom window
Firewalls

Locking the bathroom window

Endpoint security is crucial. Like securing bathroom windows in a house, neglecting PoS terminals and embedded devices leaves your network exposed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Beware of phony friends
Network Infrastructure

Beware of phony friends

As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware
Malware

Bogus Chrome extension hosts malware

Spammers are targeting Google Chrome users this week,<br />infecting their systems with malware through a fake browser extension.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Apr 2010
Symantec appoints ex-cybercrime prosecutor
Symantec

Symantec appoints ex-cybercrime prosecutor

Adam Palmer has been named Norton Lead Cybersecurity Advisor who brings with him over ten years of experience in private industry and government service.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2010
The scare factor
Malware

The scare factor

Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Google Wave used in malware scams
Malware

Google Wave used in malware scams

Scammers exploit Google Wave's popularity, using fake invite generators to distribute malware via forums and Twitter, warns Symantec Security Response.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2009
Google Wave riders vulnerable, Imperva says
Malware

Google Wave riders vulnerable, Imperva says

Data security specialist company Imperva said that cybercriminals will be looking to exploit users of Google's Wave technology, specifically Wave web searches.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009
Cybercrims ready to ride Google's Wave
Malware

Cybercrims ready to ride Google's Wave

As Google's Wave technology garners attention, cybercriminals are poised to exploit user interest, warns data security firm Imperva.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2009
Phishers smarter, more devious
Phishing

Phishers smarter, more devious

As the Web continues to offer new features and services, and users get more sophisticated, so cybercriminals&nbsp; devise more innovative ways to trick them.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

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