Mobile devices are going to become the next big target for cyber criminals who will be helped by the greater availability of tools to develop software for them. Speaking to silicon.com at Infosec 2008 in London, former advisor to the White House on

Monthly malware statistics for September 2008 - ITWeb
Two virus rankings have been compiled as a result of Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) activity in September. The first ranking represents the most widespread malware, adware and potentially unwanted programs according to the number of computers they

King Kaspersky comes Down Under - ZDNet Australia
Details are scant about the founder of Kaspersky Lab’s visit, however the company has confirmed he will be in Sydney from October 14th for three days to promote the antivirus company’s new Melbourne-based office. To date, Kaspersky Labs has used a

New worry for mobile phones: malware - Miami Herald
You’ve been battling malware - viruses, worms, spyware and the like - on your PC for years. Is your phone the next battleground? Security experts think it could be, particularly if it’s a smartphone, a handset that has a full operating system and can

Phishing, malware and online fraud is booming - Silicon.com
A government report on serious criminal threats to the UK has warned of the growing danger from international gangs of online and credit card fraudsters. The UK Threat Assessment of Serious Organised Crime pinpoints a surge in attempts to hijack bank

Will RIPA lead to an infestation of Vamp-ires? - Silicon.com
The introduction of legislation to crack down on criminals using encryption to hide their tracks could also leave users open to new forms of electronic attacks, according to one expert. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) provides the

What, me worry (about mobile viruses)? - ZDNet Blogs
Kaspersky, via PC Magazine, has graciously told the public to worry about mobile phone worms. I m not worried, and there are many reasons why you shouldn t be concerned yet. It is commonly accepted that there have been very few pieces of

Cyber spies plan attacks next year - Silicon.com
Jeff Green, senior vice president of McAfee Avert Labs and product development, said cyber crime is now a global issue which has evolved significantly and it is no longer just a threat to industry and individuals but increasingly to national security

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