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  • The future of malware: Trojan horses

    Some of the most dangerous cyberattacks are the least visible ones.

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    If users thought the Mac-targeted trojan discovered last week was a one-off, they'll need to think again -- security firm F-Secure has discovered 32 variants of it, but claims about its powers have been wildly overstated, according to experts.

  • Trojan spells new era for Apple Mac security

    A new piece of malware, specifically designed to exploit Apple's OS X, has been found by Mac security software firm Intego, but Symantec says the firm is prone to "hype".

  • Bank of India is hacked and dangerous

    Security experts are warning Bank of India customers to steer clear of its official Web site because it is serving up several information-stealing Trojans.

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    Are PC users diluting the IQ of the Mac community?

    According to one security vendor, Mac users are at a crossroad this year: will or won't they prove to be as gullible as their PC cousins when it comes to security?

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Why popular antivirus apps 'do not work'

    Antivirus applications from Symantec, McAfee or Trend Micro -- the three leading AV vendors in 2005 according to Gartner -- are far less likely to detect new viruses and Trojans than the least popular brands.

  • Read the blog post - Scott Mckenzie

    BlackBerry ... not as safe as you thought?

    Discerning thumbs for BlackBerry users are essential to keep away a new threat which can compromise the security of the popular smartphone. Well that's according to Research In Motion's (RIM) Ian Robertson, senior manager of security and research.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    OS X security record threatened by iPhone?

    If the iPhone does as expected and takes a decent chunk of the growing smartphone market then the overall penetration of OS X will skyrocket and attract some serious attention from malware writers.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Microsoft's AV success may lead to PR disaster?

    Microsoft launched its Windows Live OneCare antivirus package in the US earlier this year and instantly grabbed 15 percent of the market; although this may be good in terms of short term revenue, it could completely wreck everything the software giant has invested in improving its reputation for security.

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  • Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

    The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • A globetrotter's guide to cyber crime

    Is the war on cyber crime as simple as pointing the finger at China, Russia and the US? We investigate whether these parts of the world are being unfairly blamed.

  • Who are these virus writers?

    commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?

  • FBI: Insiders most dangerous

    Internal employees are becoming the biggest threat in organisations, according to the annual FBI and the Computer Security Institute computer 2004 crime report. But attacks and costs are down.

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Reviews (14)

  • OS X remains the safe option for now: Sophos

    Apple's OS X remains a safe option when compared to Microsoft Windows XP or its successor, Vista, according to antivirus firm Sophos.

  • Spyware beware: AdAware vs Spybot

    We put the two top contenders in the spyware-shredding category head to head. Which one will leave your PC with that sparkly-fresh 'new pc' feeling?

  • McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007

    Despite a face-lift, the redesigned McAfee VirusScan Plus continues to consume system resources and leaves its customers lacking support.

  • How effective is endpoint security?

    Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.

  • Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

    Going by older detection and removal numbers, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware offers competent if basic security protection. However, so do many free competitors. This year, we recommend giving Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010 a pass.

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