Featured Job- Accenture Technology Cyber Labs – Consultant

Technology Growth Platform (TGP) offers a full range of global delivery services-from enterprise solutions, system integration, technical architectures, business intelligence, infrastructure consulting, and technology research/development.

Our TGP consultants can expect to: work with cutting edge technology deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope receive continuous training gain rapid career progression Accenture Technology Labs falls under TGP and investigates how…

Thailand Sees Increase in Cyber Crime

Thailand’s cyber crime ranking in the Asia Pacific region has grown due to a spike in the country’s online population, according to a new Symantec Internet Security Threat Report.

According to Nopchai Tangtritham, senior technical consultant at Symantec Thailand, the report showed Thailand ranked 21 in global malicious activities in 2009 and shifted…

FCC Asks for Public’s Recommendations in Creating Cyber Roadmap

Federal Communications Commission on Monday released a Public Notice, asking members of the public for help to create a cybersecurity roadmap to identify vulnerabilities to communications networks, and to develop countermeasures and solutions in preparation for and response to cyber threats and attacks.

The Cybersecurity Roadmap was recommended as an initial step forward in cybersecurity…

Android Antivirus Passes 2.5 Million Downloads

A free anti-virus app for the Android smartphone has surpassed 2.5 million downloads last week. DroidSecurity’s ad-supported antivirus free app is now one of the 50 most popular apps in the Android marketplace, even though the Android has experienced few virus issues yet.

Dror Shalev, CTO and co-founder of DroidSecurity, said the new anti-virus app only has 200 signatures mostly of spyware and phishing campaigns. The company also provides text-messaging…

Spyware Installation to Monitor Spouses on Rise

The installation of spyware to monitor a spouse has risen sharply recently, according to LIGATT Security International. The company, which runs a program called Hacker for Hire, has seen a dramatic spike in inquiries regarding the installation or removal of spyware from a spouse’s mobile phone.

The spyware allows the installer to read text messages,…

CCS Announces Launch of Cyber Subsidiary

CCS-Inc. has announced the launch of a new cybersecurity subsidiary, FoxGuard Solutions, which will provide products and services to protect critical control systems in power generation and other critical infrastructure facilities.

“These facilities, like most businesses and organizations, use computers to operate,” said Steve Miko, VP of Software. “However, due to intrusion risk, most do not connect to the…

Uganda Communications Commission Calls for Cybersecurity Law

The Uganda Communications Commission has called for the adoption of cybersecurity laws to provide better security for east Africa. Speaking at the East African Internet governance forum on cybersecurity in Kampala, the executive director of the UCC called on the region to develop comprehensive cyber laws to clamp down on cyber crime.

“As a region,…

Featured Job- Principal Engineer – Cyber Security Operations with General Dynamics

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is one of the most visionary companies in the world. Our ongoing commitment is to provide unparalleled customer satisfaction and innovative technology through a variety of quality products and services. We are actively seeking individuals who like to work outside of the box and who challenge us with new ideas and original thinking. If you are ready for…

Survey: Anti-Virus Solutions Offer Inadequate Protection

Anti-virus programs may not be as effective as they initially were thought to be: A new study by Cyveillance found AV vendors detect less than 19 percent of malware attacks on the first day malware appears in the wild, and even after 30 days, many vendors cannot detect known attacks, making it critical for businesses to become more proactive in terms of cybersecurity to reduce the risk for infection.

“To…

Blackberry Ist Verboten: Germany Advises Ministers Against Smartphone Use

The German government has advised its ministers to avoid using smartphones like Blackberry and iPhones because of “a dramatic increase of attacks against” the government’s networks.

Additionally, a ban on the use of smartphones in several government ministries is also under consideration, Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière…