Most Malicious Websites Hosted In U.S.
More than 40 percent of the world's malicious websites are hosted in the United States, according to a new research study from AVG Technologies.
McAfee Warns Consumers Of Fake Antivirus Software
McAfee issued a warning today to consumers about "scareware," or fake antivirus software calling it possibly the most costly online scam in 2010, causing significant monetary loss and damage to users' computers.
FBI Director Warns Of Cyber Threats
FBI Director Robert Mueller spoke about cyber threats along with how the U.S. is working with partners around the world to tackle them, during a keynote address at the annual RSA computer security conference in San Francisco on Thursday.
NY Mans Pleads Guilty To Selling Pirated Software Online
A New York man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, to criminal copyright infringement for selling more than $250,000 worth of pirated copies of popular business, engineering and graphic design software programs.
U.S. Schools Fall Short On Cybersecurity Education
Young U.S. Internet users are not receiving enough education about being safe online, according to a new poll by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and supported by Microsoft.
Cybercriminal Attacks Becoming More Targeted
Online criminals are having greater success with increased technical sophistication affecting a wider range of industries, according to a new report by Cyveillance.
Researchers Warn Of SmartPhone Security Threats
Computer scientists at Rutgers University have demonstrated how hackers could attack smartphones and use them to listen in on a meeting, track a users travels, or rapidly drain the battery without the owner being aware of what happened.
Ecommerce Merchants See Drop In Fraud Rates
Online payment processing firm CyberSource has released it 11th annual Online Fraud Report, which highlights shifts in global online sales and fraud management.
Cybercriminals Targeting Valentine’s Day
Cybercriminals are continuing to exploit Valentine's Day with holiday-themed malware as a way to trick users and infect computers, according to a new report from PandaLabs.
Cybercriminals Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure such as energy, pharmaceutical and government assets are more than twice as likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than other organizations, according to a new report by ScanSafe.
Online Identity Fraud Up In 2009
The number of identity fraud victims in the United States in 2009 increased by 12 percent to 11.1 million adults, according to a new report by Javelin Strategy & Research.
U.S. Top Spam Producer Globally
McAfee has released it Q4 Threats Report, which found that 2009 averaged 135.5 billion spam messages per day, but spam volume decreased by 24 percent in Q4 compared to Q3.
Majority Of User Generated Comments Are Spam
Social media sites allowing user-generated content are a main target for cybercriminals and spammers, according to a new report by Websense about the state of Internet security in Q3 and Q4 of 2009.
Consumers Warned Of Online Credit Report Scams
NationalCreditReport.com, a provider of credit information and monitoring services, has issued an advisory today warning consumers of online credit report scams.
Facebook Users Targeted By Fake Virus Alert
PandaLabs said today it has detected the massive spread of a fake virus alert that targets Facebook users.
IT Security Spending Set To Rise
Approximately 40 percent of businesses will significantly increase their spending on new IT security technologies in 2010, according to a new report by Forrester Research.
StopBadware Goes Independent
StopBadware, an anti-malware effort started at Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet & Society, has announced it has begun operating as a standalone non-profit organization.
High Spam Levels Continue In 2010
Spammers have launched new campaigns related to 2010 events to sustain the high levels of spam experienced toward the end of 2009, according to Symantec's latest MessageLabs Intelligence Report.
The IRS Warns Of Online Tax Scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning consumers to protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams during the tax-filing season.
FBI Warns Of Online Haiti Earthquake Scams
Both the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are warning Internet users to be on the lookout for online scams related to Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti.
Facebook Partners With McAfee On Security
McAfee said today it has partnered with Facebook to offer its Internet security suite software to all Facebook users for free.
Spammers Target Brands To Spread Malware
Spammers continue to take advantage of the reputation of global brands such as UPS, DHL and Facebook to prompt opening of emails, according to a new report from Commtouch.
Phishing Campaign Targets Microsoft Outlook Users
Email security firm, Red Condor has issued a warning for an aggressive spear phishing email campaign that asks recipients to "apply a new set of settings" to their mailboxes because of a recent "security upgrade" of their mailing service.
Group Warns Of Unsafe Online Pharmacies
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) said it now lists more than 5,000 Internet drug outlets as Not Recommended. These sites have been found to be out of compliance with pharmacy laws established in the United States to protect public health.
Cyber Criminals Look For New Ways To Spread Malware
Malware writers have kept their focus on web-based attacks while actively looking for new ways to spread their products, according to a new report from BitDefender.
PandaLabs Predicts 2010 Computer Threats
The amount of malware in circulation in 2010 will continue to grow as it has in 2009, according to the latest forecast from PandaLabs.
Consumers Warned Of Charitable Holiday Phishing Scams
Consumers should be on the look out for online charitable donation scams this holiday season, according to security firm Cyveillance.
The FBI Warns Of Pop-Up Security Threats
The FBI is warning people about an ongoing threat involving pop-up security messages that appear while they are on the Internet.
The FTC Launches Website To Protect Kids From Scams
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a new website aimed at helping kids to learn to protect their privacy, spot frauds and scams, and avoid identity theft.
Online Banking Users Warned of Phishing Scams
While only a small number of online banking customers visit phishing sites each year (1.04%), about half of those victims (0.47%) disclose their login credentials to these fraudulent websites acting as the bank, according to report from security firm Trusteer.
Cameroon Named Riskiest Country Domain
Africa's Cameroon (.cm) has surpassed Hong Kong (.hk) as the Web's riskiest country domain, according to McAfee's third annual "Mapping the Mal Web" report.
Tips For Safe Online Holiday Shopping
Cyber Monday, one of the busiest days of the year for online shopping, is quickly approaching (Nove.30), and a new survey from ISACS indicated employees plan to spend the equivalent of nearly two full work days shopping for the holidays using work computers, creating personal and business security risks.
Scientists Studying Ways To Make Computer Passwords More Secure
Computer scientists at Rutgers University are working on ways to make online passwords more secure.
McAfee Partners With TheFind To Offer Safe Search Results
Vertical search engine for shopping, TheFind, has partnered with McAfee to display the security firm's secure trustmark on products found in its search results.
Vulnerability Of Web Applications Increases
Web application security provider, Cenzic, has released its report detailing the most common types of Web application vulnerabilities for the first half of 2009.
Americans Lacking In Online Security
Many Americans still need to focus on securing online accounts and backing up critical data, according to a new study by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Symantec.
Average Click Fraud Rate Dips In Q3
The average attempted click fraud rate fell from 22.9 percent in Q2 to 18.6 percent in Q3, a decrease of almost 19 percent, according to a new report from Anchor Intelligence.
Small Businesses Need To Improve Cybersecurity
Small business owners need to do more to ensure the safety of their employees, intellectual property and customer data, according to the 2009 National Small Business Cybersecurity Study.
Federal Spending On Cyber Security To Reach $11 Billion
U.S. federal spending to counter the growing threat of cyber attacks on government computer networks and national infrastructure is set to increase, according to research firm Input.
FDA Warns Of Fake H1N1 Drugs Sold Online
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to be cautious when buying any products online that claim to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure the H1N1flu virus.
McAfee Expands Security Protection For Macs
McAfee has expanded it endpoint protection service to now include Apple Macs. The new service supports Apple's latest Snow Leopard release of MAC OS X, in addition to Leopard and Tiger.
Fake Anti-Virus Programs Hijacking Computers
Cyber criminals are becoming more aggressive in attempting to sell fake anti-virus programs known as rogueware. In addition they are now combining rogueware with ransomware, hijacking users' computers and making them useless until victims purchase fake anti-virus programs, according to a new report by PandaLabs.
Free Security Tool Detects Malicious URLs On Twitter
The popularity of embedding shortened URLs into Twitter, Digg and other social media sites is being threatened by hackers who use the anonymity of these URLs to hide malicious websites.
Spam Containing Malware Up In September
During the month of September, spam averaged slightly over 86 percent of all email messages, according to Symantec's monthly "State of Spam" report.
Phishing Sites Making The Internet Dangerous
The numbers of detected rogue anti-malware programs, fake security software that affects computers to initiate cyber crime, grew 585 percent between January and the end of June 2009, according to a new report from the Anti Phishing Working Group (APWG).
Botnets Sending The Majority Of Spam
Botnets are now responsible for sending 87.9 percent of all spam, according to Symantec's Q3 2009 MessageLabs Intelligence Report.
Malware Climbs 15% In September
There was a 15 percent increase in the number of malware-infected computers in September compared to August, according to a new report by PandaLabs.
Microsoft Releases Free Security Software
Microsoft has released its free security suite for consumers today, dubbed Microsoft Security Essentials.
Phishing Attacks Reach Record Levels
Phishing attacks reached record levels in the second quarter of 2009, with more than 151,000 unique attacks taking place, according to new report by brand reputation firm, MarkMonitor.
Click Forensics Detects Bahama Botnet
Click Forensics has announced it has identified an unusually large increase in click fraud traffic coming from a new botnet that is eluding the filters of even the most advanced search engines, publishers and ad networks.
Security Concerns Hindering Adoption Of Cloud Computing
Security and privacy concerns are the most significant barriers to the adoption of cloud computing among business users, according to a new poll by Unisys Corporation.
Comments On Blogs Likely To Be Spam
In the first half of 2009, 77 percent of websites with malicious code were legitimate sites that had been compromised, according to a new report from Websense.
Internet Users Will Exchange Privacy For Security
Internet users are willing to let trusted online vendors profile their computers if it means increased security and less of a need to share personal information, according to a report by the privacy research group Ponemon Institute and sponsored by ThreatMetrix.
NDR Spam Sees Sharp Increase
In August 2009, PandaLabs recorded a 2000 percent increase in the amount of different NDR spam messages in circulation (compared to the number of samples detected between January and June of this year). Twenty percent of global spam monitored by Panda Security uses this technique.
Sony Cracks Down On In-Game Spammers
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) has created a nine-member team called the Norathian Underground Gnome Investigation Team (NUGIT) focused on shutting down in-game spammers penetrating EverQuest, Free Realms and its other MMO games.
Simple Passwords Put British Internet Users At Risk
Nearly half of all British Internet users use the same password to log into their online banking account or social network, leaving them open to fraud, according to a new report from insurer CPP.
Password Flaw Found In Microsoft SQL Server
Database security software firm, Sentrigo, announced today that it has detected a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server that allows users with administrative privileges to openly see the unencrypted passwords of other users accessing the server using SQL Server authentication.
Malware Activity Up In August
Network security provider Fortinet has released its August 2009 Threatscape report, which found an increase in malware activity during the month.
Conficker Worm Accounts For Most Infections
The Conficker worm has re-emerged as the top e-threat on BitDefender's Top Ten E-Threats for August, a countdown of the month's most popular pieces of malware.
More Employers Blocking Social Networks
Employers are gradually putting more restrictions on what websites their employees can view and are increasingly choosing to block access to popular social networking sites, according to a new report from security firm ScanSafe.
The Dirtiest Websites To Avoid
Symantec has released a new report that identifies what it calls the "Dirtiest Web Sites of Summer 2009," the 100 sites with the most threats.
Smartphone Users Take Web Threats Lightly
Smartphone users need to do more to protect themselves from a variety of Web threats, according to a new survey from security firm Trend Micro.
DOJ Charges Man In Largest U.S. Hacking Case
The Department of Justice has announced it has indicted Albert Gonzalez, 28, of Miami, Fla., for allegedly hacking into the computer networks of major American retail and financial organizations and stealing more than 130 million credit and debit card numbers.
More Hackers Targeting Social Networking Sites
There has a been a steady increase in attacks targeting social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook during the first half of 2009, according to a new report by the Web Hacking Incidents Database (WHID).
Symantec Offers Insight On Twitter And Facebook Attacks
Symantec has been monitoring the confirmed distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyber attacks targeting Twitter and Facebook. Users visiting the Twitter and Facebook homepages may notice a slow down or may not be able to gain access to the sites at all.
Email Scams Targeting Job Seekers
Email security firm Red Condor has issued a warning to email users about the latest email scams that are targeting people looking for employment.
Mobile Malware Targeting Smartphones
Nearly one out of every 63 smartphones powered by the Symbian operating system is infected with some form of malware, according to a new study by mobile security firm SMobile Systems.
Media Found Lacking On Cybersecurity
The majority (80%) of journalists rarely or never inform their network administrator of online security concerns they come across, according to a new survey by AVG Technologies.
Trojan-Type Malware On The Rise
During the first six months of 2009, malware writers have continued their efforts to infect computer users in order to receive direct financial gain and/or to seize control over their machines, according to a new report from BitDefender.
Social Networks Need To Do More To Fight Cybercrime
Social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook need to do more to protect their millions of users, according to a new report from security firm Sophos.
Click Fraud Rate Drops In Q2
Click Forensics has released it second quarter 2009 click fraud figures covering online advertising campaigns for both large and small advertisers across all major search engines and traffic on more than 300 ad networks.
Spam Volumes Up 60%
The volume of spam is up 60 percent from the start of 2009 until the end of June, setting a new record, according to Marshal8e6 TRACElabs.
Web Threat Traffic On The Rise
There was significant growth in Web threat traffic, marked by increased volumes of malware and the highest rate of phishing attacks to date, according to a June report by Fortinet.
The U.S. Accounts For The Most Spam Globally
During the second quarter of 2009, the U.S. continued to relay more spam than any other country, accounting for 15.6 percent of global spam traffic, according to security firm Sophos.
Software Writer Pleads Guilty To Spam Charges
A Virginia software developer has pleaded guilty for his role in creating and marketing software used to send bulk commercial emails that are in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Trojans Make Up 70% Of New Malware
Trojans accounted for 70 percent of all new malware between April and June 2009, according to a second quarter report from PandaLabs.
North Korea Likely Behind Cyber Attacks
North Korea appears to be behind cyber attacks that disrupted dozens of websites in the United States and South Korea according to authorities.
Microsoft Warns Of IE Vulnerability
Microsoft has issued a security advisory about a privately reported vulnerability in its Video ActiveX Control.
Online Advertisers Launch Privacy Principles
A group of the nation's largest media and marketing trade associations has released self-regulatory principles to protect consumer privacy in ad-supported online media that will require advertisers to clearly inform consumers about data collection practices and allow them to control that information.
Spammers Exploit Michael Jackson’s Death
IT security firm Sophos is warning users to be on the lookout for spam messages using the untimely death of music legend Michael Jackson to harvest computer users' email addresses for future spam campaigns.
Hackers Targeting Social Network Users
Users of online social networks may be more vulnerable to financial loss, identity theft and malware infection than they realize, according to a new survey from security software firm Webroot.
U.S. To Create New Cyber Command
The U.S. Department of Defense will create a Cyber Command to protect the military's network of computers and operate safely in cyberspace.
Detroit Spammer Pleads Guilty To Stock Fraud
Alan Ralsky, a notorious spammer, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Detroit for his role in a stock fraud case involving spam messages that promoted Chinese "penny" stocks.
Google Goes After Malware In Ads
Google has introduced a new search site called Anti-Malvertising.com in an effort to help its ad network partners flag potential providers of malicious advertisements.
Symantec, McAfee Hit With Fines Over Auto-Renewal
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a settlement with computer security software vendors Symantec and McAfee after the companies renewed customers' software subscriptions without the customers' knowledge or permission.
IT Staff Snooping Increases
More than a third (35%) of IT professionals now admit to accessing corporate information without authorization, while 74 percent said they could get around controls in place to prevent access to internal information, according to a new survey by Cyber-Ark.
T-Mobile Says Hacking Claims Are False
T-Mobile information that was posted online over the weekend is authentic, but the company maintains it was not hacked, it said Tuesday.
Stealth Malware Points Browsers To Phony Websites
Researchers have found that scammers posing as online payment services continue to be one of the top ten most spoofed identities in the arena of spam and phishing, according to a new report from Bit Defender.
T-Mobile Investigating Hacking Claims
Hackers have allegedly broken into T-Mobile's servers and stole proprietary operating data, customer databases and financial records.
Group Calls For New Privacy Rules In The Digital Age
In an effort to update the federal government's outdated guidelines for managing citizens' personal information, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has proposed a new federal privacy framework with the goal of responding to the realities of the digital age.
Majority Of Domain Names Used By Phishers Are Legitimate
The majority (81%) of domain names used for phishing are legitimate domains that have been hacked, according to a new report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).
People Are Confused About Online Privacy
With today being Data Privacy Day, Consumer Policy Solutions has released a new survey that focuses on peoples awareness and understanding of online privacy.
Fake Barack Obama Sites Lead To Malware
PandaLabs says it has detected 40 Web sites that are using Barack Obama, President-elect of the United States, as bait to spread malware.
Identity Theft Major Concern For Internet Users
The majority (85%) of consumers say that trusting a site is most important when interacting with a Web site and sharing confidential information, according to a new survey from VeriSign.
Spam Volume Predicted To Rise In 2009
It has been five years since the CAN-SPAM act was signed into law, but spam volumes are predicted to rise slightly higher than 95 percent in 2009 as the growing use of botnets continues to spread, according to a report from Web security firm Barracuda Networks.
Aladdin Unveils Intelligence Research Center
Information security firm Aladdin Knowledge Systems has launched the Aladdin Intelligence Research Center, a facility for Internet security cybercrime investigation.
Emerging Cyber Threats For 2009
The Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC) has released the GTISC Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2009, outlining the top five areas of security concern and risk for consumer and business Internet users in the coming year.
Spammers Trying To Camouflage Reputation
Spammers are using new camouflage tactics to cloak their bad reputations to allow malware and unwanted messages to reach inboxes, according to a new report by Commtouch.
Over Half Of Employees Work Around IT Security Policies
Employees are aware of the restrictions put in place by their corporate IT departments, yet many often work around these controls to get their jobs done in a timely matter, according to a new survey from RSA, the security division of EMC.
Cybercriminals Getting More Personal
Cybercrime is becoming more personal as criminals collect data form social networking sites, data breaches, and other sources, according to a new report from McAfee.
Barracuda Flags Virus Sent Via Fake Microsoft Email Update
Barracuda Networks has detected and begun blocking a malicious "backdoor" virus distributed through a socially engineered email made to look like it was coming from Microsoft.
Click Forensics Launches Trademark Abuse Reporting
Click Forensics has introduced a new feature for its advertisers, which allows them to identify, and track organizations that unlawfully use trademarked names for search marketing campaigns.
Symantec Buys Message Labs
Symantec said today it has agreed to buy MessageLabs for about $695 million in cash.
McAfee To Buy Secure Computing For $465 Million
McAfee said today that it will purchase online security company Secure Computing Corp for $465 million in cash.
NASA Confirms Virus On Space Station
NASA has confirmed that some laptops on the International Space Station have been infected with the W31.Gammima.AG virus, a worm that steals users names and passwords for online games.
Colorado Spammer Sentenced To Prison
A Colorado man who ran a large spam operation has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $714,139 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The Security Buzz On Safari
The security community is buzzing with talk of Apple's Safari for Windows and the vulnerabilities that come with it.
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