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2012's worst security exploits, fails and blunders

Stolen social security numbers. Erased online identities. Pilfered payment information, and even hacked hotel locks. Yep, 2012 was a banner year for the bad guys.

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Report declares antivirus software a waste of money for businesses

1 month ago in Business security

Antivirus startup linked to infamous Chinese hacker

1 month ago in Business security

Researcher finds critical vulnerabilities in Sophos antivirus product

1 month ago in Antivirus software

Webroot SecureAnywhere 2013 adds protection for Mac OS X

2 months ago in Business security

Sophos antivirus snafu lingers on

3 months ago in Security

Over half of Android devices have unpatched vulnerabilities, report says

3 months ago in Antivirus software

Microsoft finds new PCs in China preinstalled with malware

3 months ago in Security

Botnet masters hide command-and-control server inside the Tor network

3 months ago in Security

FTC returns $2.3 million from online work-at-home scheme

3 months ago in Business

GoDaddy goes down, Anonymous takes credit

3 months ago in Web & communication software

Mobile malware shifts to SMS fraud

3 months ago in Security

Emma Watson 'most dangerous' Web celeb

3 months ago in Security

AVG tempts antivirus free users with cloud scranning

3 months ago in Security

Google buys browser-based malware scanner VirusTotal

3 months ago in Security

Tool allows Mac OS X hackers with root access to easily extract keychain data

3 months ago in OS X