Zero-day security attacks reach Judgement Day

The Channel Recent security attack in South Korea shows zero-day vulnerabilities remain while attack innovations are growing in sophistication, intensity and severity.   Read More →

No antivirus risks 25% of PCs

Featured IT Brief In either an act of increased scaremongering, or genuine concern, Microsoft says a quarter of computers are at risk for not using up-to-date antivirus software.   Read More →

Malware in game hacks might deliver Pyrrhic victories

Game Console AVG reckons 90% of hacks and cracks are infested with malware.   Read More →

I see your malware, and I raise you a cyber attack

Featured Start-Up Malware this, cyber attack that, just another normal day in New Zealand’s ICT industry according to the Labour Party.   Read More →

Repurposed malware targets Kiwi govt

Featured IT Brief Malware developers fighting the dirty fight, targeting Kiwi government and other critical economic sectors across New Zealand.   Read More →

Malicious malware websites multiply by 600%

The Channel Global websites containing malicious malware have multiplied by a worrying 600%, with 85% of legitimate web hosts playing home to the sites.   Read More →

New Android malware infecting thousands

NetGuide Spammers may have already stolen up to 450,000 thousand pieces of personal information from infected devices worldwide in just two weeks.   Read More →

Java security concerns not over yet

Featured IT Brief The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.   Read More →

10 tips to prevent mobile malware

Featured NetGuide How do you prevent it? By taking back control of your mobile devices and their applications.   Read More →

Is Windows 8 prone to infection?

Featured IT Brief Controlled tests show 15% of most common malware threats bypass windows defender to infect Windows 8.   Read More →

Mobile malware multiplying in millions

The Channel New threats such as mobile “drive-by downloads”, the use of Twitter for control of mobile botnets, and mobile “ransomware” increases malware detection to four-year record high.   Read More →

Energy industry under malware attack

IT Brief Businesses in the energy sector are being targeted through a malicious Windows malware threat, deleting computer contents and preventing reboots.   Read More →

Beware St Patrick’s Day scams!

NetGuide Steer clear of messages promising ‘luck of the Irish’ this Saturday, security software distributor says.   Read More →

Facebook under fire

NetGuide As users complain of porn spam, a more sinister threat emerges.   Read More →

How safe is your site?

The Channel GeoTrust launches cloud-based website scanner exclusively through channel partners.   Read More →