Symantec launches massive ‘Android malware’ scare campaign — extreme caution … – Computerworld (blog)
TechWeekEurope UK Symantec launches massive 'Android malware' scare campaign — extreme caution …Computerworld (blog)Even Lookout, an Android security software vendor that usually throws the term "Android malware" around every chance it gets, is countering Symantec's claims. In a blog posted on its website, Lookout echoed the above-mentioned points, noting that the …'Androidophobia' Hits the Web [...]
Once more unto the breach – The Economist (blog)
Moneycontrol.com Once more unto the breachThe Economist (blog)VERISIGN is the Rolls-Royce of internet-security, a byword for integrity and assurance. Alongside its corporate domain-registry business, the internet-services firm offers protection against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, in which zombie …VeriSign repeatedly hacked since 2010ZDNet AsiaVerisign Must Reveal More about BreachesGovInfoSecurity.comVeriSign, at Web's core, is hacked: [...]
Google’s ‘Bouncer’ Service Aims to Toughen Android Security – New York Times (blog)
V3.co.uk Google's 'Bouncer' Service Aims to Toughen Android SecurityNew York Times (blog)Despite Mr. Lockheimer's assurances, Lookout, an Android security firm, posted a report in December saying that Android malware had doubled since the beginning of July. The company said that using its own malware-detection tools, it found 1000 separate …Google's Bouncer will boost Android securityInquirerBouncer [...]
FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From Terrorists – ABC News (blog)
FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From TerroristsABC News (blog)Last week the computer security firm Symantec released a report on a Trojan horse program dubbed “Sykipot,” which researchers say was traced to computer servers in China and was allegedly targeting firms in the defense industry.and more » “computer security” – Google News
Free Android Security App Utilizes CIO.com Tips – CIO (blog)
CIO (blog) Free Android Security App Utilizes CIO.com TipsCIO (blog)I certainly did, and that's why I wrote a handful of Android security tips last year. Security software company Athigo apparently appreciated my tips, and it recently asked me for approval to use them as the basis for a security policy in its free …McAfee broadens [...]
Lulzsec Takes Over The Internet… In only 50 Days (Sheldon Levine/Sysomos Blog)
Sheldon Levine / Sysomos Blog:Lulzsec Takes Over The Internet… In only 50 Days — In only 50 days a group of hackers calling themselves “Lulzsec” have made quite an impact on the way people will look at internet security. For those that don’t know, Lulzsec is a community of hackers who set out to show [...]
DNSCrypt – Critical, fundamental, and about time. (David Ulevitch/OpenDNS Blog)
David Ulevitch / OpenDNS Blog:DNSCrypt – Critical, fundamental, and about time. — Today we unveil DNSCrypt, a new security tool we’ve developed that has been on our minds for a long time. It has a simple but important function: encrypt all DNS traffic between you and OpenDNS. Nothing else like it exists … “internet security” [...]
Security for Android hand-held devices is top priority for real-time software … – Military & Aerospace Electronics (blog)
Security for Android hand-held devices is top priority for real-time software …Military & Aerospace Electronics (blog)Android security is taking top priority to enable deployed military forces to use Android devices on the battlefield for ad-hoc networking to exchange text messaging, voice communications, and even intelligence imagery and video.and more » “android security” – Google News
Android Struggles to Secure Itself – IT Business Edge (blog)
Android Struggles to Secure ItselfIT Business Edge (blog)Android security has marked differences from iOS, Apple's more tightly controlled mobile operating system. Indeed, it is a security wildcard. These differences exist at two levels: in the operating system itself and the storefront ecosystem through …and more » “android security” – Google News
Android App Permissions May Spark False Sense of Security – CIO (blog)
CIO (blog) Android App Permissions May Spark False Sense of SecurityCIO (blog)Earlier this month, I penned a post with my technology predictions for the coming year, and atop that list was an influx of new mobile security threats, namely Android security threats. Today, I received a message from Web security company Via …and more » “android [...]
