Posts Tagged ‘Malware’

Don’t Touch that App! Mobile Malware is on the Rise

Malware isn’t just a problem for traditional PCs anymore. Malicious software targeting mobile devices is on the rise, and thousands of smartphone users have already been affected. Lookout Mobile Security released its Mobile Threat Report this week, highlighting some scary trends in phone security. According to the report, the average user is 2.5 times more ...Read more.

Warning: Google Images Can Damage Your Computer

Be careful when browsing through your favorite pictures of Katy Perry at work. They could cost you more than just lost productivity and a few sideways glances from your officemates. Clicking on Google Images can now pose serious threats to your computer. The SANS Internet Storm Center has reported on a wave of malicious anti-virus software ...Read more.

New Malware Targets OS X – Proves Macs are Not Virus-Proof

Besides the chic allure of a glowing apple adorning a paper-thin laptop, owning a Mac offers an exclusive level of security from the large variety of viruses that historically only plagued Windows machines. While the Mac’s aesthetics are still unrivaled, there’s a growing possibility of finding a worm in the Apple. A rogue virus targeting ...Read more.