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Facebook adds malware link scanning and racism block

, Oct 4th 2011 Discuss [12]

Facebook has confirmed that it will now scan all third-party URLs posted on the social network, partnering with Websense to check for malware and viruses in real-time whenever a link is clicked. "If the destination site is considered unsafe," Websense explains, "the user is presented with a warning page that offers the choice to continue at their own risk, return to the previous screen, or get more information on why it was flagged as suspicious." Read The Full Story

Security researcher shines spotlight on Sophos anti-malware flaws

, Aug 5th 2011 Discuss [1]

A Google engineer has slated the anti-virus industry, accusing it of obfuscating its own effectiveness with buzzwords and branding, and singling out Sophos for offering software with flaws that could easily be gamed by malware authors. Presenting his findings at the Black Hat conference this week, Forbes reports, Tavis Ormandy described his actions as "publishing the missing technical specifications for Sophos" having criticized the company - and its peers - as guilty of "high level double speak. They make up Hollywood-sounding names, but there's little technical substance." Read The Full Story

Android Trojan Malware Records Your Phone Conversations

, Aug 2nd 2011 Discuss [14]

A new Android malware has hit the scene that will surely cause some paranoia the next time you have a private---or at least you thought was private---phone conversation. According to researchers at CA Security Advisor, a new Android Trojan has been discovered that lodges itself in your phone when you download an infected app and then proceeds to record your phone calls. Read The Full Story

Apple warns AppleCare team off fixing Mac malware

, May 19th 2011 Discuss [9]

Apple has reportedly advised its AppleCare staff not to assist Mac users in removing malware, while the company conducts an investigation into the "Mac Defender" and "Mac Security" trojans. According to a leaked internal memo, acquired by ZDNet, support staff should only advise Mac owners not to install the malicious apps, and - if they discover that their warning comes too late - direct them to an Apple Support document on malware rather than "make recommendations for specific software to assist." Read The Full Story

Documentary Examines First PC Virus In History Called “Brain”

, Mar 8th 2011 Discuss [4]

The first PC virus in history was created back in 1986 and called “Brain.” Since this was before common use of computer networks and the world wide web, the virus was transmitted through a floppy disk, the original kind that was actually floppy and about the size of a dinner plate. F-Secure researcher Mikko Hypponen and his company have made a small documentary tracing Brain back to its roots and delivering it back home to the original writers of the virus, Basit and Amjad Farooq. Read The Full Story

Intel’s $7.68bn McAfee purchase complete: “entirely new” security system promised

, Mar 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Intel has completed its acquisition of McAfee, promising "the first fruits" of the strategic partnership later in 2011. Although the exact nature of the new products is unknown, it's said to be a combination of software - like traditional anti-virus and malware protection - hardware and services. Read The Full Story

Android Geinimi trojan infecting phones through side-loaded apps

, Dec 30th 2010 Discuss [1]

A virus affecting third-party Android app stores has been spotted, with the potential to strip handset and SIM identifier data and send it, as well as location information, to the trojan's authors. Dubbed Geinimi, the malware is currently infecting various Chinese third-party app stores; according to Lookout, as well as stealing personal information, the trojan could leave an Android phone open to remote access and control by a hacker. Read The Full Story

McAfee: Apple, Google TV, Facebook and iPads all key 2011 cybercrime targets

, Dec 29th 2010 Discuss [1]

As 2011 prediction pieces go, McAfee Labs' threat report for the coming year is on the depressing side. The company's security researchers reckon that Apple kit along with mobile devices and geolocation services will be the most popular targets for threats in 2011, though smart TV systems like Google TV are also suggested as likely to see attacks. Clicking on Facebook and other social network links will also become a potentially harrowing experience, McAfee believes, with URL-shortening services used to redirect users to malware. Read The Full Story

UK Scientists Infected with Computer Virus

, May 26th 2010 Discuss [2]

Computer viruses are something that most computer users are familiar with. We know these infections can steal our personal data and render our computers useless. A scientist in the UK claims that he has become the first person infected with a computer virus. The claim isn't as strange as it sounds. Read The Full Story

Apple’s Snow Leopard Has a Malware Checker, but Functionality Is In Question

, Aug 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Whether you consider Apple notorious or glorious for having a relative lack of viruses and other malicious content available to ruin your machines, it looks like Apple has gone and done a little forward thinking in their ever-expanding market share, and officially included a virus checker with their upcoming release, Snow Leopard. But, how effective is it? Read The Full Story

Antivirus to be last-minute add to OS X Snow Leopard?

, Aug 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Does Snow Leopard include an anti-virus app along with all its other OS X improvements?  That's the question The Mac Security Blog are asking, having received tip-offs that disc images infected with a trojan were flagged up as dangerous by Safari. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Morro antivirus software on the way

, Jun 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

Microsoft has announced they will be releasing their own antivirus software very soon. Given the codename, "Morro," the new software will be a competitor to the major antivirus software makers like Symantec and McAfee. The main goal of this software is to remove trojans, spyware and viruses. That's it. It's currently undergoing testing and is likely to see a beta very soon for the public. What's interesting, is this antivirus software will be free for Windows users, which is likely to stick a thorn in the side of its competitors. Microsoft tried the antivirus market before with their OneCare bundle, though it required an annual fee. It never really took hold, so now the free price tag is likely to bring in added interest.
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