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Many of today’s threats exploit software vulnerabilities in order to spread. Learn more about what vulnerabilities are, what the most common vulnerabilities are, and how to fix them.
Hackers may try and access your computer to get access to your data or to use your computing resources for illegal activity. This section provides information on the signs and symptoms of a hacker attack.
Computer systems have always been targeted by people seeking either to improve security or exploit loopholes. This timeline gives an overview of major events in the evolution of computing along with the evolution of hacking.
Government and law enforcement bodies around the world address the problem of cybercrime with legislation. Find out more about how these laws are used to convict hackers who gain illegal access to systems and data.
Dec 28 2011
Stuxnet/Duqu: The Evolution of Drivers
We have been studying the Duqu Trojan for two months now, exploring how it emerged, where it was distributed and how it operates.
Dec 08 2011
Online shopping made safe and convenient
In developed countries, bank cards are very popular. Consumers don’t have to lug around wads of cash when they can opt for a slim piece of plastic that replaces a heavy purse or wallet.
Nov 16 2011
A simple message on a Google forum in August sparked an investigation which would eventually bring down the DigiNotar certificate authority.
Aug 11 2011
In 2010 we noted a decline in the number of players in the fake antivirus market, and as a result, fewer counterfeit programs used to distribute fake antivirus products
Jul 11 2011
Kids on the Internet: safe surfing at home
The Internet provides children with wonderful social and developmental opportunities, but the Internet can also be fraught with nasty surprises — if parents don’t keep a watchful eye.
Jun 29 2011
Keyloggers: Implementing keyloggers in Windows. Part Two
This article is a continuation of the previous report on keyloggers. It offers a detailed analysis of the technical aspects and inner workings of keyloggers.
09 Feb, 22:25 GMT
News | When Certificate Authority Business Models and Vendor Certificate Policies Clash
08 Feb, 15:12 GMT
Research | Are Mobile Advertisers Getting Too Aggressive?
07 Feb, 19:46 GMT
Software | Adobe Incubates Flash Runtime for Firefox
06 Feb, 15:21 GMT
Opinions | Will Google Bouncer definitely remove all malware from the Android Market?
02 Feb, 12:15 GMT
Webcasts | Lab Matters - The death of browser trust
27 Jan, 17:44 GMT
Incidents | CVE-2012-0003 Exploit ITW
20 Jan, 13:20 GMT
Research | Brazilian cybercriminals’ daily earnings – more than you’ll ever earn in a year!
