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Definitionspyware

Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without...Read More

Boston Celtics face off against spyware

By Bill Brenner 23 Oct 2006

One of the Boston Celtics' toughest opponents was spyware until the IT shop fought back. The team's IT chief explains how he gained the upper hand. Read More

Barracuda: Replace vulnerable ESG devices 'immediately'

By Arielle Waldman 08 Jun 2023

Customers with email security gateway appliances affected by a recent zero-day flaw, CVE-2023-2868, are being urged to replace devices, even if the hardware has been patched. Read More

3 ransomware detection techniques to catch an attack

By Kyle Johnson 28 Aug 2023

While prevention is key, it's not enough to protect a company's system from ransomware. Reduce damage from attacks with these three ransomware detection methods. Read More

How does VMware secure boot protect VMs and ESXi hosts?

By Vladan Seget 07 Jun 2017

New to vSphere 6.5, the secure boot feature protects VMs and ESXi hosts from viruses, malware and spyware -- and enabling it is as easy as checking off a box. Read More

Pegasus mobile RAT abused to monitor journalists and activists

By Alex Scroxton 19 Jul 2021

Israel-based surveillance specialist NSO Group is facing renewed pressure after it emerged its Pegasus mobile surveillance tool may be being widely abused by repressive regimes Read More

Does macOS need third-party antivirus in the enterprise?

By Katie Fenton 01 May 2023

Macs are known for their security, but that doesn't mean they're safe from viruses and other threats. IT teams can look into third-party antivirus tools to bolster macOS security. Read More

MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse

By Sebastian Klovig Skelton 08 Aug 2023

The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned Read More

Apple v. NSO Group: How will it affect security researchers?

By Arielle Waldman 20 Dec 2021

While the full extent of impact won't be revealed until the lawsuit concludes, negative impacts on security researchers are possible. Read More

Apple patches actively exploited zero-day iOS bug

By Alexander Culafi 25 Oct 2022

The iOS zero-day was joined by a slew of other vulnerabilities in Apple's Oct. 24 security update. The iOS 16 update contained patches for 13 arbitrary code execution flaws. Read More

Some vendors get labeled as spyware pushers

By Bill Brenner 17 May 2005

To win the battle with spyware, you must be able to spot it. That's not as easy as you think. Read More