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If you're seeing ads, it's probably malware, warns Wikipedia

Rogue browser extensions might inject commercial ads into Wikipedia pages, Wikimedia Foundation said
Avira antivirus upgrade wreaks 'catastrophic' havoc on Windows PCs

Avira has issued a service pack for its antivirus software that crippled an unknown number of Windows machines, with one customer calling the gaffe "catastrophic" to his company.
HP launches ultrabook for the enterprise

HP has today launched its first business-class ultrabook, the EliteBook Folio 9470m, with a thin and light design that aims to tap into the consumerisation trend while still providing enterprise functionality and security features.
Syrian regime uses Skype to fire Trojan at opposition activists

Further evidence has emerged that the Syrian Government is targeting opposition activists using a well-known remote access Trojan distributed through bogus Skype calls.
Paranoia drives Iran to develop homegrown antvirus program

Iran has developed its own antivirus software, sources in the country have revealed.
John McAfee, antivirus pioneer, arrested by Belize police

McAfee antivirus founder John McAfee is reportedly taking legal advice after a raid on his Belize home by police resulted in the software entrepreneur?s arrest and the death of his pet dog.
Check Point relaunches ZoneAlarm antivirus as free product

Check Point is offering its ZoneAlarm antivirus software as a free consumer product for the first time, adding the company?s no-cost firewall to the bundle to offer all-in-one PC protection.
Snow Leopard users most prone to Flashback malware attack

Of the Macs that have been infected by the Flashback malware, nearly two-thirds are running OS X 10.6, better known as Snow Leopard, a Russian antivirus company said.
Facebook teams up with Microsoft, McAfee, Symantec to sell antivirus

Facebook promotes the products as "free", however some, such as Symantec's Norton and McAfee, similar to pre-installed desktop antivirus trial versions, must be paid for after 6 months, while Microsoft's Security Essentials for Windows and Sophos'Home Edition for Macs are actually free products.
InfoSec 2012: IBM launches new threat analytics engine

IBM is growing its Security Systems unit with the launch of a new threat analytics appliance, which the company claims can identify suspicious behaviour in the network to protect organisations against hidden threats.

Latest Features

How to make your Android more productive, more secure and faster than iPhone

IPhone users love to brag about their phones. They line up around the block and stand in line for hours when a new one is released. Yet, for many users, Android is clearly the superior platform. Yes, its Achilles' heel is a big one: security. Android's openness and large market share mean that it's a juicy target for attackers.
Security concerns over a data centre in the cloud

When the company data centre moves to various cloud configurations, the provisioning of servers will need to be addressed.
Slow Flashback Trojan response is Apple's "Adobe moment"

Apple could be experiencing an ?Adobe moment? over its handling of the Flashback Trojan, with security companies heaping criticism on the company for its slerotic response.
Six ways to prevent drive-by download malware attacks

In the first quarter of 2011, enterprise users encountered an average of 274 web-based malware attacks, a 103 percent increase over 2010, according to research from Cisco ScanSafe. Why the dramatic increase? One major cause is the growing number of drive-by download attacks. Drive-by downloads are an especially pernicious method cybercriminals use to install viruses and spyware, and otherwise take control of unsuspecting end users' computers.
15 essential open source tools for Windows administrators

Microsoft offers great tools for enhancing your server-side experience, but open source has impressive options as well.
Mac security is a hostile and dangerous country

Only about 20 percent of Americans think Macs are vulnerable to viruses, compared to more than half who describe PCs as "vulnerable" or "very vulnerable" to attack by viruses, according to Alex Stamos, a security analyst at iSec Partners.
Why employees should surf the web at work

A small business owner might frown on the idea that employees are surfing the web on work time to read about the state of the NBA lockout. But, when done in moderation, giving employees the freedom to roam the Internet can actually help them work better.
Eleven free security and privacy protection programs

Want to ensure that your PC and all of your files and data stay safe, secure and private without breaking the bank?
Postini integration is a big win for Google Apps admins

Google Apps will become a more secure and easier to manage collaboration and communication suite now that Google has started integrating email security features into it from its Postini suite.
Who are the hackers?

Hacker groups that attack or steal, some estimates say there are as many as 6,000 of such groups online with about 50,000 "bad actors" around the world drifting in and out of them, are a major threat, but the goals, methods and effectiveness of these groups varies widely.

How-tos

How to keep your virtual machine estate under control

How to secure your Android smartphone

How to protect your smartphone from bad apps

How to fix common problems with Microsoft Outlook

How to keep your Android phone free from malware

How to make a maintenance flash drive for computer repair

How to deal with an infected DVD or flash drive

How to remove Windows Defender

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