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Definitionspyware

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

Illegal state surveillance in Africa ‘carried out with impunity’

By Sebastian Klovig Skelton 28 Oct 2021

Analysis of surveillance laws and practices in six African countries finds that existing privacy laws are failing to protect citizens from illegal digital surveillance, which is being facilitated and enabled by ... Read More

Apple to tap third party for physical security keys

By Alex Scroxton 08 Dec 2022

Apple is launching a number of new security protections, including the addition of third-party-provided hardware security keys Read More

WikiLeaks reveals Australian police are using surveillance software

By Warwick Ashford 15 Sep 2014

Australia's New South Wales police are using spyware that has been linked to repressive states, according to leaked documents Read More

Quiz: Defending mobile devices from viruses, spyware and malware

24 Jan 2007

A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented in Defending mobile devices from viruses and malware lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Messaging Security School. Read More

MP3 search site pushes spyware, watchdogs say

By Bill Brenner 06 Dec 2006

A Web site that gives users the ability to search for MP3s contains programs that behave like spyware, according to the Center for Democracy and Technology and StopBadware.org. Read More

Risk & Repeat: Apple bug bounty frustrations boil over

By Rob Wright 22 Oct 2021

Security researchers criticized the Apple Security Bounty program and claimed the company ignored bug reports, denied bounty payments and silently patched vulnerabilities. Read More

Types of cloud malware and how to defend against them

By Dave Shackleford 27 Oct 2022

Cloud malware isn't going away anytime soon, but organizations have a growing number of tools at their disposal to combat the threat. Read More

How to set up Palo Alto security profiles

By Kyle Johnson, Packt Publishing 22 Mar 2021

Learning how to build and implement security profiles and policies can help novice admins make sure they use Palo Alto Networks firewalls effectively to protect their network. Read More

Exclusive Networks and Nuvias expanding security portfolios

By Simon Quicke 19 May 2022

Distributors Exclusive Networks and Nuvias sign fresh vendors as they look to cover a greater number of emerging threats Read More

How to ensure iPhone configuration profiles are safe

By Will Kelly 01 Mar 2023

Configuration profiles make it easier to manage BYOD iPhones, but they're also associated with malware. Mobile security policies can ensure configuration profiles are safe. Read More