Cybercriminals stories - Page 17

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.

Check Point launches ZoneAlarm, a free antivirus and firewall bundle, aiming to enhance consumer cybersecurity with robust protection and cloud-based features.

Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.

The lure of ‘adult’ content online continues to prove too strong for many people, despite the fact that a lot of these sites host malware.

Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.

More than half of Australia's small businesses have been affected by cyber threats, according to a new survey.

Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The recent hacking of the Domainz registry may have looked like a storm in a teacup, but the  implications for the security of Web sites are much larger.