by Alex Eckelberry | Oct 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I gave a talk at VB 2011 on the history of rogue web browsers – browsers that have been built from the ground up to cause end-users trouble. They often imitate the real thing, use similar logos to legit browsers, claim to be incredibly secure and offer...
by Alex Eckelberry | Oct 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Seven months ago, Google officially released its Android app, the Android Market Security Tool, in response to an outbreak of malicious apps being served then on the Android Market website. Just a few days after, a trojanized version of the said app had been...
by Alex Eckelberry | Oct 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I can’t speak on behalf of all the folks on this side of the globe who loves technology, specifically from Apple. Who knows how these nifty gadgets have impacted their business and personal lives, but surely, the impact is hugely positive and lasting.Thank you,...
by Alex Eckelberry | Oct 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Matthew, one of our researchers at the AV Labs, flagged us regarding a Facebook scam he spotted late last weekend. And his timing could not have been more impeccable. The scam is about Southwest Airlines giving away free tickets. Now, as a practical rule of thumb, if...
by Alex Eckelberry | Oct 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
It seems scammers need to play a little catch up, or at least read the odd news site occasionally. Here’s an email going around trying out the well worn theme of “Google Anniversary” 419 scam mails: Click to Enlarge”We are pleased to inform you...
