Malicious software cases rose 22 percent in October, with Trojan horses accounting for nearly half, according to a newly released report by security company Trend Micro's TrendLabs.
Research firm Gartner has issued a warning to companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious code attacks and spyware.
Cybercriminals are downsizing their botnets to try and trick software security companies.
The man in charge of IT security for the US Homeland Security department may lose his job after the revelations that his department's IT systems have misconfigured firewalls, suspicious botnet activity, trojans and virus infections.
A new worm has been discovered in the wild that's not just settling for invading users' PCs - it wants to invade their homes too.
As the iconic BlackBerry goes from strength to strength in subscriber numbers, so do the threats to the device and the business model.
When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?
If Sydney is so unsafe that during his visit, the US president has to be followed around by a huge black helicopter that blocks mobile phone signals, I think he should stay at home and use video conferencing instead.
The latest Internet Threat Survey from Symantec is a whopping 120 pages and unlike in its previous reports, the company has avoided any mention of malware for Apple's OS X.
This guide on threat management is aimed at showing companies how to heighten their security awareness and strengthen their perimeter.
Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?
Increasingly, attackers are using better tools to find vulnerabilities quickly, exploit flaws and hide their attacks.
Security companies rate their progress at protecting against network threats.
Microsoft's Bob Muglia explains why the software giant is emphasising hacking's criminality, and outlines its rejigged approach to plugging security holes.
Bargain hunters, ZoneAlarm with Antivirus is the security deal for you.
Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.
McAfee VirusScan 7.0 is a top-notch virus slayer for first-time users, but unless you use Outlook Express or Eudora, VirusScan 6.0 users won't need to upgrade.
ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.
Steganos Security Suite's excellent collection of heavy-duty encryption and Internet cleanup tools is best suited to small business and corporations.
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