Last week an Android virus called GG Tracker emerged, a nasty little critter that fools you into thinking it’s the Android Market. But it’s just the latest in a line of viruses designed to steal data from your smartphone, as outlined in Symantec’s new whitepaper, A Window into Mobile Device Security.
So how can you spot it and similar nasties on your smartphone, and make sure your private info stays private? Find out after the jump.
iPad early adopters are being targeted by a virus scam. The malware makers are sending out emails promising an iPad iTunes software update but clicking the link actually downloads software to pwn your PC. Read on for what to watch out for…
Twitter has been hit by spam attacks before, but not like this. The latest threat to everyone’s favourite microblogging service is StalkDaily. If that word looks familiar to you, chances are it’s already too late. If not, there’s still time to safeguard yourself. Read on for all the warnings, and how to keep yourself safe.
Conficker is the worm that’s scaring the bejesus out of the internet security community right now. Conficker, which is also known as Downadup and Kido, has been spreading like wildfire through the internet and most scarily of all, no one knows what it’s planning. Dum dum duuuuuum.
Today was supposed to be a major landmark in Conficker’s evil scheme, but has so far passed without incident.
Oh dear, this doesn’t sound good. Security researchers have uncovered a serious vulnerability that affects Nokia Series 60 phones (e.g. the N95, N73, etc) and can stop your mobile from receiving any SMS or MMS messages.
After years of panning Microsoft’s virus-prone Windows operating system, it now seems Apple’s getting a taste of its own medicine. The Mac maker has quietly updated its recommendations for customers, suggesting that “widespread use” of antivirus software will minimise risks to OS X.
You go and create a game based on killing, car jacking and general law breaking and next thing you know virus writers start using it as bait to try and snare unknowing internet miscreants looking to download hokey copies.
