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Android infections tripled in 2012, "Bill Shocker" costliest mobile malware ever

Android infections tripled in 2012, "Bill Shocker" costliest mobile malware ever
  • Posted April 15, 2013, 6:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, IT Security
  • Android has become an increasingly popular target for malware authors, a recent report (pdf) by NQ Mobile indicates. The security firm claims that it discovered over 65,000 types of malware -- more than double the amount from 2011 -- and bills…

Major ransomware operation dismantled by authorities

Major ransomware operation dismantled by authorities
  • Posted February 15, 2013, 12:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in IT Security, The Web
  • Authorities have detained 11 individuals thought to be responsible for the proliferation of a nasty "police ransomware" virus which demanded users pay €100 ($135 USD) to re-gain access to their infected PCs. Amongst the 11 caught -- a crew of…

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