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Symantec’s AdVantage Helps Online Publishers Avoid Malvertising
Symantec Corp. has announced that its new cloud-based service, Symantec AdVantage, enables website owners to identify malicious software hidden in online advertisements.
Offered in partnership with Armorize Technologies, the solution uses the latest malware detection techniques so website owners can quickly find malvertising threats. AdVantage will be available to publishers and ad networks through a free early access…
DOJ, FBI Dismantle Global Scareware Ring
Published on 23 Jun, 2011 at 12:01 in Cyber | Viewed 36 times | No Comments
The Justice Department and the FBI, along with international law enforcement partners, have announced the indictment of two individuals from Latvia and the seizure of more than 40 computers, servers and bank accounts as part of Operation Trident Tribunal, a coordinated enforcement effort targeting global cyber crime.
The operation targeted international cyber crime rings that caused more than $74 million in total…
Report: ‘Free’ Movies, Music Come with a Hefty Price
Published on 22 Sep, 2010 at 14:40 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 184 times | No Comments
Looking for the latest MP3 or a must-see movie to download for free? Be very, very aware: A new report by McAfee has found an increase in cyber threats associated with the popularity of online music and videos, especially on websites promoting free downloads.
In the…
Top Internet Threats for 2009
Published on 9 Dec, 2009 at 12:23 in Cloud | Viewed 110 times | No Comments
CA, Inc. recently released its report on the State of the Internet 2009, which profiles some of the top threats on the internet for 2009. Some of the top threats include fake security software, social networking and Web 2.0 technologies.
The report also looks towards the coming year, predicting that malvertising will increase and that there will likely be another major worm on the scale of Conficker. According…
