Retail December 3, 2018 ‘Tis the Season for Spreading Ad Malware 3 min read - Ad malware ramps up with the surge in online shopping activity during the holiday season. Taking a few precautionary steps can help consumers and security teams protect their devices and networks.
Data Protection May 7, 2018 If Video Killed the Radio, Will Malvertising Kill Your Website? 3 min read - Malvertising isn't just a nuisance for internet users — it puts businesses and their customers at risk and compromises the integrity of the online advertising ecosystem.
July 24, 2017 More Than 500,000 Systems Infected by Stantinko Malware Since 2012 2 min read - Stantinko malware uses Teddy Protection and The Safe Surfing Chrome extensions to commandeer affected PCs. This sophisticated design can execute any code.
September 23, 2015 Why Windows Devices Are Topping Mobile Malware Infection Rates at 80 Percent 2 min read - Mobile devices running the Windows mobile operating system make up 80 percent of all malware-infected hardware, recent research showed.
June 17, 2015 Microsoft Clarifies Its Stance on Whether the Ask Toolbar Is Malware 2 min read - A recent security policy change from Microsoft was interpreted as a way of classifying programs such as the Ask toolbar as malware.
May 21, 2015 Adware Identified as Second-Biggest Security Threat of 2014 3 min read - Adware programs that are designed to render advertisements on end user systems emerged as the second-most prevalent security threat in 2014.
March 5, 2015 Lenovo Superfish Scandal Prompts Probe, Promise to Reduce Preinstalled Software 2 min read - Lenovo says it is changing what it puts on its machines to avoid another Superfish scandal, even as a state attorney general's office probes the firm.
X-Force February 27, 2015 Adware Adds to Security Headaches 7 min read - Over the past few days, we have seen a security incident involving adware explode in the press. Repair, however, starts with conscious decisions.
February 26, 2015 Researchers: Adtrustmedia’s PrivDog Advertising Software Leaves Some Users at Risk 2 min read - PrivDog, the advertising software offered by Adtrustmedia, may be breaking SSL security in ways that compromise user security.