An in-depth analysis of a new, emerging “.url” malware campaign – by Quick Heal Security Labs

Last week, we had blogged about the emergence of a new attack vector ‘.url’ which is used to…

Latest IT Security News and Updates for the Week

There are several interesting new developments in the security world, and here are some of the news stories…

Alert: Ransomware are on the loose. Know what precautions you should take to prevent data loss

A few weeks back we had informed our readers about CryptoLocker – a new type of a ransomware…

Massive Android botnet invades China: Could India be the next target?

A massive Trojan botnet has been discovered in Android devices in China and this serves as a timely…

The persistent threat of PC malware: Top Windows malware families of 2012

2012 has seen various malware threats and international cyberespionage tools evolve to new heights. However, the PC still…

The growing threat of mobile malware: Top Android malware families of 2012

The open-source nature of the Android platform is its biggest strength and Achilles heel at the same time….

Future Watch VII: Your Smart TV opens up a new frontier for hacks and spying

Just like smartphones arrived in most markets and obliterated regular feature phones, smart TV’s are expected to change…

Security news updates from the week gone by

Bangalore biggest target of cyber crimes in 2012 The cyber criminal cell at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)…

Vulnerable Wi-Fi routers lead to attacks and fake websites

It was recently discovered that millions of ADSL routers were hacked in Brazil to create a large botnet…

New ransomware spreads through malicious links in Skype IMs

A new malicious worm that spreads through Instant Messages (IMs) over Skype has been discovered. This worm manifests…