InterSecu-Tech

14/02/2016

The future of security

Protecting tomorrow’s technology is the responsibility of the many, not the few

22/10/2013

Visualized global DDoS attacks animated

Earlier today, Google announced it had built Project Shield to help small websites stay online during DDoS (distributed denial of service) strikes, and

27/08/2013

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04/07/2013

Android security hole

Mobile security startup Bluebox Security has unearthed a vulnerability in Android's security model which it says means that the nearly 900 million Android phones released in the past four years could be exploited, or some 99% of Android devices. The vulnerability has apparently been around si..

12/06/2013

Interpol lays out response blueprint for global cybercrime war.

To better facilitate international police cooperation in combating cybercrime, which typically span multiple borders, the International Criminal Police Organisation, otherwise known as Interpol, is establishing a Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI), which will open in Singapore in 2014.

15/04/2013

Malware on mobile grew 163 in 2012 infecting around 32.8m Android devices report says

Mobile service provider NQ Mobile today released a study of malware covering 2012, using data gathered from the company's Security Labs. It found that malware threats in general on mobile platforms grew 163 percent in 2012, totally more than 65,000 identified distinct forms of app repackaging..

11/04/2013

Are You a Zombie? How to Check for Open DNS Resolvers.

Open DNS resolvers can vastly amplify the effect of a Distributed Denial of Service Attack. Is your DNS resolver a member of the DDoS zombie army?

11/04/2013

Five signs your Android device is infected with malware

We've written a lot about the dangers of Android malware, but how to diagnose an infested device is another issue. Today, the antivirus and security company Bitdefender released five symptoms that might indicate a malware infection. Do any of these sound familiar?

03/04/2013

Understanding the SpamHaus DDoS attack ...

Experts agree that the recent Distributed Denial of Service attack against SpamHaus was the biggest ever. What can be done to head off this type of attack?

27/02/2013

How to read pdf files safely.

Cyber-attackers frequently trick users into opening PDF files containing malicious code. Once opened, the code triggers security flaws in Adobe Reader and Acrobat and compromises the victim's entire computer. Read on for tips on how to be safe when opening PDF files.

04/02/2013

This is nasty.

We've seen malware for PCs that infects mobile devices, but it turns out there's also malware for mobile devices designed to infect PCs. Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new ...

08/01/2013

European cyber security agency names drive by exploits the biggest threat.

ENISA, the European Network and Information Security Agency, today called out drive-by exploits as the biggest, most increasing threat of the moment in the Internet landscape, amongst a sea of other all-too-familiar issues like worms, phishing and botnets. Spam, one of the oldest and most annoying..