Kaspersky leads anti-malware ranking
28 April, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingKaspersky, Emisoft, Avira and BitDefender all blocked 99.8% of malware from live malicious URLs during a comparative test, and Kaspersky also scored highest on detecting malicious files.
Cybercrims exploit missing flight MH370 concerns
20 March, 2014Cybercriminals are using the mystery surrounding missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as a way to infect unsuspecting internet users with malware.
Ads pass explicit content as top mobile threat vector
13 March, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMalicious mobile ads have passed explicit content as the top content exposing users to mobile threats, but explicit content remains the most potent threat, according to Blue Coat Systems.
Pace of malware attacks doubled in 2013
03 March, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA malware attack on enterprises occurred once every 1.5 seconds in 2013, and there were command and control servers in nearly every country worldwide, according to FireEye.
Android dominates mobile threat landscape
26 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAndroid appears to have emerged as the platform of choice for mobile malware authors, accounting for more than 96% of all infections traced by FortiGuard Labs during 2013.
Kaspersky and Absolute feud over vulnerability allegations
17 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHow hard are security companies expected to try to contact vendors before publishing reports that may cast their products in a bad light? The controversy ensuing from a report published last week by Kaspersky Lab revolves around this question.
Top 5 malware trends for 2014 and how to combat them
23 January, 2014This paper discusses the top five malware trends to watch out for in 2014 and how important it is to have a security solution that provides endpoint protection. Download now.
Yahoo! ad malware attack worse than thought
14 January, 2014 by Andrew CollinsA recent malware attack that saw Yahoo! serving malware to users of its websites affected more users than originally thought and may have caused affected computers to become 'bitcoin slaves', generating bitcoins for the attackers.
CryptoLocker: your money or your life
18 December, 2013A new form of malware called CryptoLocker has recently been identified. It is designed to extort money from victims by denying them access to their personal computer files. It targets all Windows operating systems and once infiltrated, files are destroyed unless a ransom is paid.
Download this white paper for more information on this new form of ‘ransomware’ and how the Webroot SecureAnywhere solution can help.
Australia prime target for banking malware
11 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia is a popular target for online banking malware, iOS phishing sites and command and control attacks, according to research from Trend Micro.
Reinventing antivirus
09 September, 2013This white paper covers how cloud architecture and behaviour recognition are changing the security game and making traditional antivirus obsolete. Download now.
Phishing 2.0
09 September, 2013This white paper covers why phishing is back as the No. 1 web threat and how web security can protect your company. Download now.
Cybercrooks using Google Cloud Messaging to target Android
19 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle's Cloud Messaging Service, used to let Android app developers interface with their programs, is attracting the attention of malware authors.
Mobile devices: the next internet security target
22 March, 2013 by Jonathan Andresen, Blue Coat SystemsMalnets are a lucrative source of income for distributors and they are becoming more sophisticated everyday. How can your business stay ahead of the distributors to protect your business?
Antivirus shootout cuts scan time from three hours to three minutes
05 February, 2013 by Andrew CollinsThe Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDSWO) has implemented a new antivirus system, cutting full system scan times from about three hours to under three minutes, and increasing the performance of endpoint machines.
