Security experts offer five tips for enhancing security that don’t cost a lot of cash – and sometimes no money at all – so companies can spend their security dollars on the hard stuff.
EU Parliament approves stricter penalties for cyber-attacks
Cyber-criminals could face tougher penalties across the European Union under new rules adopted by the European Parliament, which include the creation of a specific offence of using botnets.
Citadel malware variant uses content localisation to target brands and users in different countries
Malware modifies localised versions of social networks, banks and e-commerce sites when accessed from infected computers.
Microsoft, US feds disrupt Citadel botnet network
Microsoft and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation have taken aim at a botnet network based on malware called Citadel …
McAfee sees surge in spam, Koobface samples, MBR attacks
The first three months of 2013 have seen a surge in spam volume, as well as large numbers of samples …
Dutch bill seeks to give law enforcement hacking powers
The Dutch government on Thursday presented a draft bill that aims to give law enforcement the power to hack into …
Facebook used as billboard for malware
A cybercriminal has taken to selling his malware and related services on Facebook, boldly choosing a public forum to reach …
Pirate software market costs business $114bn, MEA market among largest
Pirated software is costing industry in excess of $114 billion, according to a new IDC survey commissioned by Microsoft. Though …
Experts slam ‘dangerously unprepared’ IT security managers
Companies with IT security strategies that focus mostly on complying with key standards are dangerously unprepared for emerging cyber threats, …
Malware-as-a-service market sees rise in services
Prices are falling and the number of services is increasing as developers in the online underground compete fiercely for criminals …