Reduce, re-use, recycle. I guess that mantra also works for malware developers. A new study from CyActive found that many of the biggest malware campaigns of 2014 relied on re-used and recycled components. The question is why are the security […]
Major cyber attacks in 2014 used recycled malware Read More »
It makes sense to allow certain apps to access your location data, and sharing that information even with apps that may not need it may not seem like a big deal. However, researchers have discovered that many apps access location
Who else is tracking you using your mobile app location data? Read More »
There are a few common threads that seem to exist across the major data breaches of the last couple years. One of those is the fact that the attackers are often accessing the network and stealing gigabytes or terabytes of
Two-factor authentication can prevent most major data breaches Read More »
Common password security practices suggest that use a unique, original password for every site and service, but I’ve maintained for years that you need to simplify by compartmentalizing passwords so you don’t have 200 different ones to remember. Sensitive accounts
Hackers are targeting frequent fliers and travel reward programs Read More »
Many organizations are embracing the DevOps movement to function more efficiently, develop more effectively, and compress time frames to achieve a competitive advantage. DevOps isn’t just for the good guys, though. It seems malware developers and cyber criminals also see
DevOps works for malware developers too Read More »
Google confirmed that it has no plans to develop patches for WebView flaws in Android 4.3 or earlier versions. The problem is that Android is the most widely used mobile platform, and more than 60 percent of the Android devices
Android 4.3 and earlier left exposed to security risk Read More »
The XenMobile 10 release from Citrix adds a variety of new and improved features designed to boost productivity and streamline security for mobile devices. Most importantly, Citrix seems to be working hard to ensure that XenMobile integrates and plays nicely
XenMobile 10 release streamlines mobile device management Read More »
They say knowing is half the battle. That seems particularly true when it comes to computer security, and defending against malware and cyber attacks. Firewalls, antivirus, and other security tools are still necessary and helpful, but the simple fact is
Top 5 security threats to watch out for in 2015 Read More »
30 Days with Surface Pro 3: Day 7 When I conducted the 30 Days with Surface Pro experiment with the original Surface Pro almost two years ago, the Windows Store was still in its infancy, and had a mere 40,000
Surface Pro 3, Day 7: Finding what you need in the Windows Store Read More »
Just because something is trendy, and appears to be working for someone else doesn’t mean you should run out and do it–at least not without doing some homework and preparation. It’s true of weight loss, and fitness plans, and it’s true
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