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Android is Sole Target of Malware Writers

A new McAfee report found that Android is the exclusive target for new, mobile malware, which can steal information and money from users.

McAfee: Android Phones on Top of Malware Hit List, Q3 Report Reveals Threats on the Rise

McAfee: Android Phones Under Threat, Targeted by Nearly All New Mobile Malware in Q3

According to McAfee's third quarter security threats report, Android OS solidified its lead as the primary target for new mobile malware. Nearly all new mobile malware in Q3 was targeted at Android devices.

Lax Security at Nasdaq Helped Hackers

A pedestrian walks past the NASDAQ building in New York City

A federal investigation into last year's cyber attack on Nasdaq OMX Group found surprisingly lax security practices that made the exchange operator an easy target for hackers, people with knowledge of the probe said. The sources did not want to be identified because the matter is classified.

Android Malware Soars Due to Lack of Google Oversight, Says Juniper

Malware research group Juniper Global Threat Center posted on its blog yesterday on its finding of a whopping 472% increase in Android malware samples since this past July. Not only have instances of Android malware identification increased exponentially since the summer, says Juniper, but the methods of attack are growing more sophisticated.

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Internet Ad Fraud: How Hackers Hijacked 4M Computers?

U.S. Federal authorities have charged six Estonian nationals and one Russian national for engaging in a massive and sophisticated Internet fraud scheme that infected with malware more than four million computers located in over 100 countries.

$14 Million International Internet Advertising Fraud Scheme Brought Down

A $14-million Internet advertising fraud scheme has been brought to a halt by a coalition of American and Estonian authorities, Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for New York's southern district, said during a Wednesday afternoon press conference in Manhattan.

Duqu hackers shift to Belgium after India raid

Hackers used a server in Belgium to collect data stolen from machines infected with the Duqu computer virus, after authorities shut down another rogue collection system in India, according to security experts.

Duqu computer hackers shift to Belgium after India raid

Hackers have been using a server in Belgium to collect data stolen from machines infected with the Duqu computer virus, after authorities shut down another rogue collection system in India, according to security experts.

Microsoft Software Bug Linked to 'Duqu' Virus

Microsoft Corp. said hackers exploited a previously unknown bug in its Windows operating system to infect computers with the Duqu virus, which some security experts say could be the next big cyber threat.

India Seize Server Linked to Duqu Computer Virus

Indian authorities seized computer equipment from a data center in Mumbai as part of an investigation into the Duqu malicious software that some security experts warned could be the next big cyber threat.

QR Codes May Contain Malware

Kaspersky Lab has found the first known instance of QR code tampering. Infected QR codes may be used for hacking and phishing scams.

Sean McGurk speaks at the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) in Arlington Virginia

Cyber War on the Verge With New Stuxnet Worm – Duqu – Regeneration?

Stuxnet was first discovered by the security company VirusBlokAda in June 2010.

Stuxnet Worm Precursor 'Duqu' Detected: Should Users Worry?

In June 2010, the Stuxnet worm infected tens of thousands of computers. Now, experts believe the worm is back, and is much more sophisticated and cutting edge.

SEC issues guidance on cyber security disclosures

A rash of cyber security breaches at U.S. public companies and an outcry from federal lawmakers has prompted U.S. securities regulators to issue guidance for when companies must disclose cyber attacks to investors.

U.S. Drones Still Fly Despite Reported Virus Attack

On the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the war in Afghanistan, the United States is perhaps fighting a different type of terrorism now than it did then.

Idaho laboratory analyzed Stuxnet computer virus

Behind the doors of a nondescript red brick and gray building of the Idaho National Laboratory is the malware laboratory where government cyber experts analyzed the Stuxnet computer virus.

Heidi Klum deemed most dangerous celeb in cyberspace

Supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum was named on Thursday as the most dangerous celebrity in cyberspace, inviting malware and viruses to flourish on computers.

Porn Sites Now Eligible to Register under .XXX Domain

Pornography Web sites and other adult entertainment domains are now eligible to officially register under the .xxx domain.

Malware targeting Android devices jumps 76 percent in Q2: McAfee

U.S. computer security software maker McAfee said the number of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, making Android the most attacked mobile operating system.

Malware Targeting Android Devices Jumped in Q2: McAfee

U.S. computer security software maker McAfee said the number of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, making Android the most attacked mobile operating system.

Symantec Sales to Jump 9.6 Percent on Threats: Analyst

Symantec sales could jump as security threats increase

Malware Threats to Android ?Increasing in Prevalence and Sophistication?

Malware threats to the Android OS are "increasing in prevalence and sophistication," said lookout Mobile Security, which just released its 2011 Mobile Threat Report.

Mobile Malware on the Rise: How to Stay Safe

A new Android trojan is in town, and it can steal your account passwords and social security numbers by recording your phone conversations, according to a report by CA Technologies' Dinesh Venkatesan. Here are five ways to stay safe.

China Implicated in Massive Five-Year Long Cyberattack

A top cybersecurity firm released a report detailing a sweeping, five year long cyberattack that struck more than 70 government agencies and corporations and likely originated in China, according to experts familiar with the analysis.

U.S. government says Stuxnet could morph into new threat

U.S. government cyber security experts are warning that the Stuxnet virus could become more menacing, more than a year after it surfaced in an attack believed to be targeted against Iran's nuclear program.