Apple updates OSX blacklist after ‘iWorm’ infects over 18,000 Macs
Apple has updated its in-built malware feature on Macs to block a new backdoor exclusively targeting OSX that security researchers claim have infected over 18,000 Macs.
Apple has updated its in-built malware feature on Macs to block a new backdoor exclusively targeting OSX that security researchers claim have infected over 18,000 Macs.
Signature-based blacklisting security technologies are losing the battle against malware, says McAfee, which has streamlined its endpoint security offerings to two suites that it says provide next-generation security for all endpoints, whether PCs, tablets or ATMs.
Thor Olavsrud | 29 May | Read more
Information security vendors are telling customers to think in a new way. At the core of their advice is the idea — the admission, if you like — that no matter how good the defences they sell, sooner or later the bad guys will get through.
Stilgherrian | 01 Apr | Read more
Security software analysis firm, AV-TEST, has bestowed Bitdefender Internet Security 2013 with the top spot following a round of independent testing.
Patrick Budmar | 09 Dec | Read more
As AVG Ambassador Tony Anscombe explained the rational behind some of the new features in AVG Internet Security 2012, released today, I couldn't help but think of the bouncer at one of my favourite local pubs.
Stilgherrian | 01 Sep | Read more
Apple has improved its security in recent years, but is it enough?
Bob Violino | 10 Mar | Read more
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