“The rogue extensions are advertised on Facebook by scammers and claim to allow changing the color of profile pages, tracking profile visitors or even removing social media viruses, said Kaspersky Lab expert Fabio Assolini in a blog post on Friday,” writes CIO’s Lucian Constantin. “Once installed in the browser, these extensions give attackers complete control over the victim’s Facebook account and can be used to spam their friends or to Like pages without authorization,” Constantin writes. “In one case, a rogue extension masqueraded as Adobe Flash Player and was hosted on the official Chrome Web Store, Assolini said. By the time it was identified, it had already been installed b ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google Android malware up 3325 %: Juniper New global research has shown that mobile malware is galloping like never before, keeping pace with newer software that runs your smartphones. Google's Android seems to have emerged as the biggest platform for exploitation. Read more on Economic Times   New Android malware spreads via Facebook, bypasses Google Bouncer Despite Google's recent efforts to bulk up on Android Market security with the Bouncer system, a new Android malware has hit the scene and uses Facebook to spread. Google's Bouncer system is supposed to screen malicious apps from penetrating Android … Read more on SlashGear ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

IT sector has witnessed tremendous growth in the recent years. Internet users have benefitted with new products and services. At the same time, the IT industry is characterized of stiff competition between different vendors and developers. Further, they have to deal with vibrant threats in the domain of Internet, which constantly challenge the security of computer systems and networks. Therefore, innovation and information security have become the buzz words in the IT industry. Developers constantly endeavor to introduce innovative features, improve security and enhance user experience. Recently, Google launched Chrome 9. The latest stable version 9.0.597.84 of the browser comes merely two months after the release of Chr ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Security Researchers: 'Did Google Pull a Fast One on Firefox and Safari Users?' Alrighty then, but keep in mind what a Mobile Mozilla Firefox coder, Gian-Carlo Pascutto, said about Microsoft. "False positive control is an important part of effective malware detection. Internet Explorer flags many malware sites, but it also flags … Read more on Network World   PC tune-up, Toronto, ON, Canada.JPG Image by gruntzooki   Did Google withhold malware protection details from partners? With Internet Explorer, Microsoft uses a feature called Application Reputation. Chrome, Firefox, and Safari use Google's Safe Browsing API to check URLs against a constantly updated list of known phishing and malware site ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google shells out 000 to fix 10 high-risk Chrome browser flaws Google has shipped another Chrome browser update with fixes for several “high-risk” security vulnerabilities that expose Windows, Mac OS X and Linux users to malicious hacker attacks. The new Google Chrome version 14.0.835.202 also contains Adobe Flash … Read more on ZDNet (blog) Red Hat Description: Linux and open source solutions provider. Red Hat provides operating system platforms along with middleware, applications and management solutions, as well as support, training and consulting services to customers worldwide and through … Read more on Triangle Business Journal 21bastille Image by Max Boss ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google patches another wave of Chrome browser holes Google has shelled out another $ 8500 to purchase information on serious security vulnerabilities affecting its Chrome browser. The company released Chrome 13.0.782.215 for Linux, Mac, Windows, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities, … Read more on ZDNet (blog) [RHSA-2011:1196-01] Moderate: system-config-printer security update Summary: Updated system-config-printer packages that fix one security issue are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having moderate security impact. … Read more on LWN.net 14bastille Image by Max Boss ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google patches 7 bugs in Chrome browser Computerworld – Google patched seven vulnerabilities in Chrome on Tuesday as it issued the second security update for its browser this month. All but one of the flaws fixed in Chrome 12.0.742.112 were rated “high,” the second-most-severe threat in Google’s four-step ranking system. Read more on Computerworld Google patches 7 bugs in Chrome browser Google patched seven vulnerabilities in Chrome on Tuesday as it issued the second security update for its browser this month. All but one of the flaws fixed in Chrome 12.0.742.112 were rated “high,” the second-most-severe threat in Google’s four-step ranking system. Several components received pat ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google Chrome 12 Updates for 7 Flaws Datamation: Google releases security update for its browser. Read more on Linux Today WordPress 3.1.4 Updates for Security eSecurityPlanet: Critical security update issued for open source WordPress blog as next generation release nears completion. Read more on Linux Today 32bastille Image by Max Boss ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google Responds as More Malware Attacks End Users Trust Factor Google pulled 10 malicious apps from the Android Market, after the latest mobile vulnerability was revealed by Xuxian Jiang, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University. Jiang published an analysis of rogue code – codenamed Plankton – the malware … Continue reading → Google Responds as More Malware Attacks End Users Trust Factor is a post from: SiliconANGLE We’re now available on … Read more on SiliconANGLE     Lookout Stays A Step Ahead in Mobile Security, Releases Safe Browsing Feature Mobile security startup Lookout is adding a new function to its suite of products today by releasing a “safe browsing” feature ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google Debuts Chrome 12, Advances Security eSecurityPlanet: Google is out this week with its fourth major stable browser update of the year. Read more on Linux Today Google’s Chrome 12 Debuts Chrome 12.0.742.91 is now out for Windows, Mac and Linux fixing security flaws and adding new features. Read more on InternetNews.com ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ Everyone’s all a-twitter over Google’s newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers. Read more on PC World ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Google Seeks Redefinition Of ‘Responsible Disclosure’ Arguing that speedy software fixes enhance user security, Google wants the security community to change vulnerability disclosure practices. Read more on InformationWeek ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Apple iOS 4 vs. Google Android 2.2: How Do They Stack Up? Apple’s latest mobile operating system iOS 4 adds some nifty new features. But how does it compare to Google’s FroYo, aka Android 2.2? Read more on Wired News ....> The Post Continues Here! <....

Unlike proactive Apple, reactive Google doesn’t block malware from Android app store As smartphones and the applications that run on them take off, businesses and consumers… Read more on MacDailyNews ....> The Post Continues Here! <....