Free Anti-Virus Software for Windows – Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft has released its new Security Essentials software that offers real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious programs. It’s also FREE. Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. Read full story »

SMS Attack on BlackBerry Smartphones – Update Device Software

According to an advisory published by Research In Motion (RIM), BlackBerry mobile devices are open to attack due to a certificate notification flaw in the smartphone’s software. The problem lies in the BlackBerry Browser dialog box that alerts users if the URL they have clicked on does not match the domain they are being sent to.

Using this security flaw, a malicious user could create a web site that includes a certificate that is purposely altered using null (hidden) characters in the certificate’s Common Name (CN) field or otherwise manipulated to deceive a BlackBerry device user into believing they have connected to a trusted web site. Read full story »

‘Sexy Space’ SMS Virus May be the First ‘Zombie’ Cell Phone Network

For the first time criminal hackers may have succeeded in creating a network of “zombie” cellphones, infected without the owners’ knowledge with software that can be used to send spam or carry out cyber attacks. Symantec says that a piece of software known as Sexy Space may be the first case.

Sexy Space uses text messages reading “A very sexy girl, Try it now!” to jump between phones. The messages contains a link that, when clicked, asks the user to download software which, once installed, sends the same message to contacts stored in the phone. Read full story »

“Mobile Watchdog” Lets Parents to Spy on Their Kids’ Mobile Usage

The “Mobile Watchdog” software, which is set to be launched in August, let parents to view any text messages, emails, pictures and calls made to and from their kid’s mobile and to receive alerts in the form of SMS and email every time their child gets a call from an “unapproved” number. Read full story »

Unpublished Videos and Pictures of Michael Jackson (Spam Email)

Web Security companies has warned internet users to beware of spam mails on Michael Jackson, offering unpublishede videos, pictures and mysteries, downloads a trojan in the computer. Read full story »