Monday, December 05, 2011 3:07 PM/CST
As users become increasingly worried about the network monitoring tool from Carrier IQ that appear to have been installed on millions of phones worldwide, vendors are rolling out detection tools. Alas, they do not remove the software.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 5:47 PM/CST
A researcher has posted proof-of-concept code for a Linux kernel exploit that can give someone root access to a vulnerable machine.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:13 AM/CST
Researchers from Rutgers University are demonstrating a new proof-of-concept for loading rootkits on smartphone devices, attacks that could allow for eavesdropping or even tracking of users.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:56 AM/CST
There appears to be a real chance that a battle may soon ensue between the Zeus botnet and SpyEye attack which seeks to hijack Zeus-infected machines.
Monday, January 11, 2010 12:24 PM/CST
Rootkits targeting Windows computers make up 7 percent of infections, according to research from Microsoft.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:10 PM/CST
Traditional defenses aren't adding up when it comes to stopping Web-based threats, but cloud-based services may help, researchers contend.
Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:32 AM/CST
With over 50 percent of all new attacks living for less than 24 hours, it's becoming impossible for AV companies to keep up using traditional methods.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:45 AM/CST
All the ethical hacking and vulnerability management rock stars are ready to go in Vegas at Black Hat.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 6:44 AM/CST
At least one respected security researcher believes that Windows 7 should prove effective at stemming some forms of electronic attack.
Friday, July 17, 2009 10:48 AM/CST
Security researcher Dino Dai Zovi discusses his research on a new rootkit for Mac computers, and sizes up Apple and Microsoft when it comes to security.
