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GFI Report Details Top 10 Threat Detections for January 2012GFI Software, a provider of security solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, released its VIPRE Report for January 2012. The report details the top 10 detected threats for last month based on scan data collected from thousands of GFI VIPRE Antivirus users who employ the company’s ThreatNet automated threat tracking technology. The results show that malware is alive and strong on the Web, with Trojans dominating the threat landscape.
Sophos Releases Security Threat Report 2012Security firm Sophos released its Security Threat Report 2012, detailing cybercrime statistics for the previous year, trends, predictions for 2012, and more. As one would expect from such a report, 2012 looks to be filled with ongoing and unseen threat methods as cybercriminals become more sophisticated in their craft.
Facebook Timeline Tips and TricksThe people behind the scenes at Facebook never sit still, as it seems as if the social network is constantly rolling out new changes to its design and features. The Timeline format is a major design change that was introduced last year. Facebook believes Timeline is the best way to showcase your life for others to see, and its entire look is completely different from Facebook’s original style.
Facebook Safety Tips for 2012Now that we have finally moved on into 2012, there are many things to look forward too, especially in the online world. There’s little doubt that Facebook has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve for the new year, and we can probably expect some changes in the realm of design and security from the social network. Unfortunately, with the good also comes the bad, as cybercriminals and hackers get craftier with their malicious ways. Facebook does open the door for some privacy problems, but that does not mean you should cancel your account. Instead, follow these safety tips so you can enjoy a social and safe 2012 on Facebook.
Email Scam Hits Apple UsersThe holiday season is a perfect time for cybercriminals to step up their game. More consumers hit the internet to shop for gifts, making people more susceptible to let their guards down with all of the holiday hoopla surrounding the times. Apple customers were recently hit with a fake email scam that was cleverly crafted to look and sound like the real thing, but was determined to be just another savvy attempt by hackers to try to steal sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.