Microsoft helped disrupt the infamous Trickbot botnetIt apparently wasn't aware of US government plans.By J. Fingas, 10.12.2020
Multiple antivirus apps are vulnerable to common security flawsAt least 28 apps were exposed until recent fixes.By J. Fingas, 04.26.2020
Sneaky tactics lead to millions of malware-laden Android app downloadsThe apps used a new workaround to skirt Google’s security testing.By M. DeAngelis, 09.26.2019
Chinese spies reportedly repurposed NSA tools used to hack their computers (updated)Evidence suggests that the Buckeye group reverse-engineered hacking tools after an attack.By M. Moon, 05.07.2019
North Korea-linked hacking group stole millions from ATMsLazarus, the makers of WannaCry, hit ATMs across Asia and Africa.By A. Dellinger, 11.08.2018
Chrome's upcoming security change will break hundreds of sitesThe issue is more with the site operators than Google.By J. Fingas, 10.08.2018
LifeLock ID theft protection leak could have aided identity thievesThe service has a bad track record when it comes to protecting users' sensitive data. By M. Moon, 07.26.2018
Android malware returned to Google Play with just a name changeGoogle's app screening wasn't completely effective.By J. Fingas, 05.14.2018
34 major tech companies are uniting to fight cyberattacksDell, Facebook, HP and Microsoft are a few of the big names involved.By J. Fingas, 04.17.2018
The next version of Chrome will block autoplaying videos with soundCertain conditions have to be met for media to be allowed to autoplay.By M. Locklear, 03.21.2018
Telegram targeted by fake apps that serve malware and adsSymantec has unearthed two different fake Telegram apps. By M. Moon, 01.11.2018
Symantec refuses Russia request for source code accessThe worry is that Russia could potentially find security holes to exploit.By T. Seppala, 06.23.2017
Google and Symantec go to war over our internet securityAs a result, Chrome may distrust Symantec's security certificates.By D. Cooper, 03.28.2017
11Symantec's Norton Core router aims to protect the connected homeIt looks like a disco ball. By N. Lee, 01.03.2017
Symantec to buy identity protection firm with checkered pastIt paid $2.3 billion for LifeLock, which was fined $100 million by the FTC last year.By S. Dent, 11.21.2016
A second hacking group is targeting bank systemsOdinaff is infecting systems in a bid to cover up bogus money transfers.By J. Fingas, 10.11.2016
Google: Symantec antivirus flaws are 'as bad as it gets'Norton and Symantec users should take "immediate action" to update.By S. Dent, 06.29.2016
Companies could use 'intermediate' web security certificates to spyIntermediate certificate authorities are just as potent as the root CAs that form a secure web.By M. Smith, 05.26.2016
Symantec antivirus security flaw exposes Linux, Mac and WindowsA victim doesn't even need to open the email for this exploit to work.By J. Fingas, 05.17.2016