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Definitionspyware

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

Alert sounded over dangerous Cisco IOS XE zero-day

By Alex Scroxton 17 Oct 2023

Cisco warns customers using its IOS XE software of a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable a threat actor to take over their systems Read More

Austrian data firm accused of selling malware, conducting cyber attacks

By Alex Scroxton 29 Jul 2022

Microsoft has accused DSIRF, an Austrian data services firm, of involvement in a string of cyber attacks Read More

A who's who of cybercrime investigators

By Ben Lutkevich 09 Feb 2024

Cybercrime investigations are more than just first response. Learn about the patchwork of organizations that work together to combat international cybercrime. Read More

Online safety message failing to get through to women

By Alex Scroxton 15 Aug 2023

The security community could be doing a lot more to make its advice and guidance more accessible to women, according to a study Read More

10 types of security incidents and how to prevent them

By TechTarget Contributor, Alissa Irei 12 Jan 2024

Cyberattacks are more varied and numerous than ever. Learn the key signs of common security incidents and how to respond to keep systems and data safe. Read More

Cyber experts set out plan to secure future US elections

By Alex Scroxton 22 Sep 2023

A group of experts are setting out to enhance election cyber security in the United States, and restore public faith in a process tainted by interference and misinformation in the past Read More

Mystery Apple security update sparks speculation

By Alex Scroxton 03 May 2023

Apple releases its first Rapid Security Response update for iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, but users are in the dark about what security problems they have fixed Read More

Spyware removal checklist

06 Jun 2005

A step-by-step guide on how to remove spyware using antispyware tools including Spybot -- Search and Destroy, and HijackThis. Read More

Hacker behind Uber data breach was paid off through bug bounty

By Madelyn Bacon 08 Dec 2017

News roundup: The man responsible for the 2016 Uber data breach is a 20-year-old from Florida. Plus, Ethiopia reportedly targeted dissidents with Israeli spyware, and more. Read More

Should the government define spyware?

By Bill Brenner 17 May 2005

Who's best qualified to define what is and isn't spyware -- your congressman or your online user community? Security experts say no entity can do it alone. Read More