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[http://www.esecurityplanet.com] Internet security for IT pros Login | Register | Newsletter Close Networks Windows Wireless Mobile Browsers Open Source Patches Malware Hackers Mac OS News Trends Columnists How-Tos Buying Guides Research Center About Next Generation Firewall Search Malware Startup Spotlight: Threat Detection Specialist ThetaRay Israeli security startup ThetaRay promises to detect zero-day attacks, hidden APTs and other threats in seconds by simultaneously analyzing all security and operational data sources. By Paul Rubens | September 16, 2014 9 Resources to Stay Current on Security Threats These nine online resources will keep security pros informed about the latest threats. By Matt Sarrel | September 12, 2014 Dyreza Malware Now Targeting Salesforce.com Users The company says it was recently alerted to the threat by one of its security partners. By Jeff Goldman | September 10, 2014 Over 1,000 U.S. Businesses Infected with Backoff PoS Malware A DHS advisory urges companies to work with IT, anti-virus vendors, managed service providers and PoS system vendors to check for vulnerabilities. By Jeff Goldman | August 28, 2014 DefCon: Advice on Evading Black Helicopters You say 'paranoid,' I say 'careful.' Expert offers 'practical' advice on living the paranoid lifestyle. By Sean Michael Kerner | August 11, 2014 Backoff PoS Malware Demonstrated at Black Hat [VIDEO] Trustwave researchers demonstrate Backoff malware, which targets POS systems, at Black Hat. Attack that has compromised 600 retailers relies on Java. By Sean Michael Kerner | August 07, 2014 US-CERT Warns of New Backoff Malware The malware appears to have been responsible for several recent high-profile breaches, including those at Target, Neiman Marcus and Goodwill. By Jeff Goldman | August 04, 2014 Hackers Target Browsers, Especially IE: Bromium Labs Hackers targeted Microsoft's Internet Explorer with an emerging attack technique called action script spray in the first half of 2014, say Bromium Labs researchers. By Ann All | July 24, 2014 Hackers Leverage Russian Government Malware Sentinel Labs researchers say the malware is so hard to detect it's 'virtually invisible.' By Jeff Goldman | July 22, 2014 IT Pros Report Surge in Concern About Ransomware 73 percent of respondents to a recent survey said they're very or extremely concerned about the impact of ransomware, up from 48 percent in January. By Jeff Goldman | July 18, 2014 Trusteer Warns of New Kronos Banking Trojan The malware is currently being offered for sale online for $7,000 -- or $1,000 for a one-week trial. By Jeff Goldman | July 16, 2014 NCA, FBI, Europol Take Down Shylock Banking Malware The malware, which was first uncovered in 2011, has infected more than 30,000 Windows PCs worldwide. By Jeff Goldman | July 14, 2014 Boleto Malware Hits Brazil Payment System New IBM Trusteer research finds new variants of malware used to exploit Brazil's Boleto payment system. By Sean Michael Kerner | July 10, 2014 Security Researchers Warn of New Dyre Banking Trojan The malware, also called Dyreza, is designed to bypass SSL and steal login credentials. By Jeff Goldman | June 20, 2014 Bromium CTO Explains Promise of Secure by Design Simon Crosby, Co-founder and CTO of Bromium, details his company's progress to deliver a Byzantine Fault Tolerant security solution By Sean Michael Kerner | June 20, 2014 The Link between Windows XP Users and Spam Volume Second quarter IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence report finds an uptick in spam volume. By Sean Michael Kerner | June 09, 2014 International Action Targets GameOver Zeus, Cryptolocker Communications between PCs infected by GameOver Zeus were redirected to government servers, and Cryptolocker command and control servers were seized. By Jeff Goldman | June 03, 2014 Fake Heartbleed Removal Tool Delivers Malware The download installs a keylogger while claiming to verify that the victim's computer is 'clean.' By Jeff Goldman | June 03, 2014 Are Anti-Malware's Days Numbered? Anti-malware software can't spot all malicious code. Is isolating end-user tasks through virtualization a better approach to security? By Paul Rubens | May 30, 2014 IBM Takes Aim at Endpoint Security with Trusteer Apex In a world where anti-virus is no longer entirely effective, IBM launches new technology to secure endpoint devices. By Sean Michael Kerner | May 23, 2014 Malware Exposes Boomerang Tags Customers' Payment Card Data Customers' names, addresses, payment card numbers, expiration dates and security codes were exposed. By Jeff Goldman | May 06, 2014 New Android Bitcoin Mining Malware Found on Google Play The malware was found in six different wallpaper apps, each of which had been downloaded between 100 and 500 times. By Jeff Goldman | April 25, 2014 New Malware Targets Jailbroken iPhones, iPads The malware is designed to steal victims' Apple IDs and passwords. By Jeff Goldman | April 24, 2014 Nine Charged with Using Zeus Malware to Steal Millions The defendants allegedly told banks they were employees of the victims and were authorized to make transfers from their accounts. By Jeff Goldman | April 15, 2014 Malware Exposes Rosenthal Wine Shop Customer Data Customers' names, addresses, payment card account numbers, expiration dates and security codes may have been exposed. 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