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Microsoft's security software fails certification
AV-Test ran a parallel test on business security products from F-Secure, Kaspersky, McAfee, Microsoft, Sophos, Symantec, Trend Micro, and Webroot. -
Google slams Sophos security
Google security engineer Tavis Ormandy claims that Sophos anti-virus has a number of serious security flaws and should be kept away from important computer systems. -
Apple had a Windows worm
Sophos described the malware as "Mal/CoiDung-A," which is a worm written in visual basic that installs files within the Windows system directory. Vole's Security Essentials instantly detects the executables as malware and deletes it. -
Google denies Android botnet claim
True, the spam does say "Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android" and Sophos thinks that they appear to originate from compromised Google Android smartphones or tablets. -
Microsoft warns of Android botnet virus
Zink's comments have been backed up by Graham Cluley from anti-virus outfit Sophos, although he admitted that he could not prove conclusively that it was an Android based botnet. -
Apple kills off part of its reality distortion field
Security company Sophos noticed a change in Apple's marketing this week. On Apple's website a statement that its Mac computers were "completely immune to viruses" has been replaced with: "It's built to be safe -
MI5 chief: Cyber attack threat is "astonishing"
Security expert at Sophos, Graham Cluley, told us that signs of increased cyber threats have been evident for some time now. -
Cambridge study claims UK overspending on antivirus
Speaking with TechEye, Security expert at Sophos, Graham Cluley, said both prevention and policing are required. -
4Chan vandalises Tea Party website, reveals private donors
Graham Cluley at Sophos pointed out that this seems to instead be a website set up for a regional division of the Tea Party. -
Security experts urge the world + dog to wise up about data
Ollie Hart, head of public sector at security company Sophos, agrees. But it is not a simple problem to tackle. According to Hart, there must be a fine balance between the carrot and the stick. -
600,000 Macs compromised by Flashback botnet
Apple has now released a patch that should squash the vulnerability. Whether or not Apple users will rush to protect their machines is another matter. Earlier this week, Sophos' Graham Cluley urged users to be vigilant. -
Mac users urged to wake up from faith based security dream
Graham Cluley at Sophos told Macworld UK - which also details other threats, full report here - that Windows users are much more likely to have their antivirus programs up to date, whereas Mac users are slipping into complacency and don't have that "valuable safety net -
Bishop preaches spiritual security
According to Graham Cluley at security company Sophos, using the Bible as a source is "not the best idea. -
Anonymous gives Panda two black eyes
Rival insecurity outfit Sophos reported the attack which appears to be a response to a Panda Security blog post about the LulzSec arrests titled "Where is the lulz now? -
Symantec's PCAnywhere becomes PCEverywhere
Security expert at Sophos, Graham Cluley, believes that it is a threat which faces all firms, and it is a constant battle to stay one step ahead of hackers. -
Anonymous leaves FBI, Scotland Yard utterly red-faced
Security expert at Sophos, Graham Cluley, highlighted the astounding nature of Anonymous’ latest hack: “It is extraordinary - incredibly audacious,” he told TechEye. -
MPs demand cyber crime awareness campaign
Security experts at Sophosbacked the moves. "Simple, easy-to-understand language is by far the best way to help computer users understand how to protect themselves online, and we are keen supporters of the government-backed GetSafeOnline website,” security expert Graham Cluley said. -
Grey market entrepreneurs turn trojans into profit
AnalysisSecurity outfit Sophos has an excellent investigation revealing the mistakes the men made, which is available to read here. But what Koobface really demonstrated is the link between those irritating spam posts you wish your friends wouldn't fall for.
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