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Mobile Apps

Mobile Phone Hacking and Security Software Needs

Now that mobile smartphones are actually replacing the regular personal computers, mobile security has got attention. Lookout, an aspiring mobile security company, began testing security software for phones running the Windows Mobile and Android operating systems, and it will soon introduce security applications for the BlackBerry and iPhone. […]

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Microsoft

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. […]

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Mobile News

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. […]

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Mobile News

‘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. […]

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Microsoft

Microsoft Security Essentials – Protects from Viruses, Spyware and Rootkits

Microsoft Security Essentials Beta provide you high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious software, at no costs.

Microsoft Security Essentials is easy to install and easy to use. Updates and upgrades are automatic, so there’s no need to worry about having the latest protection.

Security Essentials runs quietly in the background without using much system resources, only alerting you if there’s something you need to do. […]

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Internet

Nine Ball – New Web Threat Infecting Websites

Nine Ball is a multi-layered Web browser attack targeting legitimate websites to redirect users to malicious sites and infects PCs through a Adobe Reader and Quick Time, and then trying to download Trojans and keylogger code without the user’s consent or knowledge. Once infected, anything the victim types can be monitored and used to commit identity theft, such as credit card numbers, passwords and more. […]