Google intends to release a future update to its Google Play Store that will provide client-side protection from malware present in malicious applications. This malware scanner will analyze an application when a user attempts to install it on an Android device. If there is a known strain of malware present in the application, the user […]
A new malicious worm that spreads through Instant Messages (IMs) over Skype has been discovered. This worm manifests itself as yet another variation of ransomware and also unloads itself to generate a click fraud from the users’ machine. The worm is a strain of the Dorkbot virus and it utilizes the notorious Blackhole security exploit […]
Getting less tech-savvy family members, especially teenagers and younger children, interested in computer security is a thankless task. It is necessary to teach them the implications of security breaches along with the importance of preventive measures. Children and young adults are more vulnerable to security risks like viruses, phishing websites and other worms. Moreover, they […]
Many people in India are unaware about Huawei and its large number of products that are sold here. These range from simple wireless modems to advanced networking equipment utilized by industries and other hardware manufacturers. Most of the USB dongles that are sold in the country also come from the Chinese brand Huawei, or its […]
Japan enforces severe punishments for people who download illegal content Japan has modified its copyright laws and made it stricter for individuals who simply view pirated videos or download copyrighted content. Earlier, uploaders of such content faced severe consequences while downloaders were let go lightly. But this scenario has now changed due to falling revenues […]
Many users are under the misconception that leaving their smartphone WiFi switched ON only leads to a persistent battery drain. While this is not inaccurate, the truth is that there is another threat to be aware of. This is the threat of the ‘evil twin’. Anyone who has used WiFi on a smartphone knows that […]
‘Dirty USSD’ hack thought to target Samsung Galaxy smartphones spreads to all Android devices Earlier this week a security researcher from Technical University, Berlin discovered a serious flaw in the Samsung Galaxy SII and SIII. Since the flaw could potentially trigger a factory reset on a device without the user’s knowledge it received a lot […]
Last month we had highlighted the growing threat of a fake FBI notice in the United States which turned out to be a form of ‘Ransomware’. This ransomware was called Moneypak since it demanded a payment of a sum of money through a prepaid Moneypak credit card. In this scenario, the malware locked up a […]
The composition of malware has changed considerably over the last few years. What used to be an independent and solo industry has now transformed into a professional syndicate. As security solution providers, it is our duty to stay abreast of such changes and evolution to alter our strategy. Here are some notable changes that are […]
AntiMalware vendors have the uphill task of tackling thousands of malware on a daily basis. One of the top challenges that AntiMalware vendors face is handling early boot malwares. Sophistication of malware has reached such a level that they take control of the system early in the boot process. This is at a stage when […]
