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

Intrusion response plans: Tales from front-line IT support

By Joseph Granneman 16 Feb 2017

The right intrusion response training can make all the difference in data breach prevention. Expert Joe Granneman provides a real-world example from which enterprises can learn. Read More

5 factors for using open source code in proprietary software

By Stephen J. Bigelow 02 May 2019

To make the best use of the vast and varied pool of open source software available, developers must be astute about what can actually best serve a project. Read More

The ELSA project enables hackers to track and store geolocation data

By Madelyn Bacon 30 Jun 2017

News roundup: The ELSA project -- one of the released CIA hacking tools -- can track device locations. Plus, Senators move to ban Kaspersky Lab products from the military, and more. Read More

Upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 to reduce risk

By Warwick Ashford 06 Jan 2016

Failure to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer by 12 January 2016 could put users at risk, Microsoft warns Read More

Public-private co-operation in the Nordics tackles growing cyber crime threat

By Eeva Haaramo 18 Sep 2015

Nordic governments and businesses are putting cyber security at the centre of their planning as threats increase Read More

Amanda Rousseau talks about computer forensics investigations

By Michael Heller 14 Aug 2018

Amanda Rousseau, aka Malware Unicorn, discusses her time in computer forensics investigations with the DoD, as well as the joys of reverse engineering malware encryption by hand. Read More

Pegasus malware expands from iOS to Android

By Michael Heller 05 Apr 2017

One of the more malicious iOS threats -- Pegasus malware -- has made its way to Android devices and it has some dangerous new tricks in its arsenal. Read More

Certificate authority business undergoes major changes

By Madelyn Bacon 03 Nov 2017

News roundup: Comodo and Symantec sales signal important changes in the certificate authority business. Plus, an Oracle vulnerability gets a CVSS score of 10.0, and more. Read More

USB attacks: Big threats to ICS from small devices

By Ernie Hayden 08 Feb 2019

USB devices can carry malware that can wreak havoc on industrial control systems. Expert Ernie Hayden explores the history of USB attacks and possible mitigations. Read More

Strider cyber attack group deploying malware for espionage

By Warwick Ashford 08 Aug 2016

Symantec security researchers have uncovered a spying campaign by a previously unknown group using modular malware as stealthware Read More