Cybersecurity
Mobile and Android malware threats continue to rise
Mobile malware continues to rise in the Asia Pacific region as smartphones, especially Android-based devices, are so popular, according to the ‘Q2 APAC Threat Landscape’ report released recently by security specialist Trend Micro Inc.
Security alert over ‘Madi’ cyber-espionage campaign in Middle East
Security alerts are being issued over Madi, a trojan used in targeted campaigns and observed in the wild since last December. Targets of the Madi campaign appear to be all over the spectrum but include oil companies, US-based think-tanks, a foreign consulate, as well as various governmental agencies, including some in the energy sector, and it has spread to countries beyond the Middle East.
Sophos announces record-breaking year
IT security and data protection company Sophos announced audited results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, which include billings that grew 17% from the previous year to US$402.9 million.
Jardine OneSolution appointed Symantec distributor in Malaysia
Symantec has appointed Jardine OneSolution (2001) Sdn Bhd (JOS) as its new distributor in Malaysia.
Mobile malware threats on the rise
THREATS on the mobile platform are increasing in complexity and volume, security specialist Trend Micro Inc said in unveiling its Q1 2012 Asia Pacific security roundup report.
Malware taking a bite out of Apple security
After a quiet 2011, where botmasters failed to come up with anything new, 2012 started with a bang, Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus experts said in their quarterly malware report for Q1.
Kaspersky opens regional center, launches security appliance
Kaspersky Lab has launched its latest security technology in conjunction with the official opening of the first Kaspersky Knowledge Center for South-East Asia.
