As if the recent theft of Salesforce.com credentials were not enough, the Dyre Trojan is on another spree of attacking financial institutions and big companies by stealing their client certificate and browser cookies. At risk: legitimate users could lose their unique identity to attackers who might use those pieces of data to log in to […]
Simply Secure project will help you simplify the installation of security tools
There is a new initiative out there that intends to solve a long-time issue with users’ difficulty with installing security products and services on their machine. This as reports of massive government surveillance programs snooping on private citizens continue to come into play, sending paranoia down our spine.
Cisco launches new advanced threat detection tool
In a move to upgrade its firewall to meet current and emerging requirements of customers, Cisco Systems has unveiled a fresh addition to its ASA 5500 firewall offering: the IPS application control built by Sourcefire and an advanced threat detection system.
Google making encryption a default setting on new Androids
Privacy advocates have a reason to exalt a new development at Google. The search giant has announced that it is bringing encryption as a default to all forthcoming versions of Android in a move to step up the privacy of the platform’s users. Though it’s long past due, it remains a welcome move.
Can Alibaba outshine the tech giants in the U.S.?
For all the great expectations of Alibaba’s upcoming public initial offering on Friday, some people are missing the point of what the Chinese giant does and in what level it best performs. Indeed, the IPO is going to be the largest of its kind, and there’s no stopping Alibaba from expanding into the U.S. soil.
Take these security precautions when using the Apple Pay system
Apple’s big event on Tuesday seemed to have highlighted only two things as far as consumer reactions go: the new and bigger iPhones and a smartwatch. There are three new offerings from the Cupertino for your information, the third being the NFC-based payment system called Apple Pay.
