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Microsoft released seven security bulletins for Patch Tuesday, but two in particular should get priority attention according to security experts.


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What do you get when you combine SMS text messaging with a phishing attack? Smishing. Beware--smishing attacks and text message spam are on the rise.


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Mac OS X has caught the attention of malicious developers, and the threat is just going to increase. The free Avast for Mac security software can protect your Mac system against malware.


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Contrary to claims that Flashback has drastically declined, the number of compromised Mac systems may in fact still be growing.


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Apple is dealing with the harsh reality that Mac OS X has become a target for malware attacks, and it's responding with an innovative approach that others should emulate.


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A new survey from Webroot finds that many online behaviors are perceived as more high-risk than real-world safety or security concerns.


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Microsoft released six security bulletins for April's Patch Tuesday, including MS12-027--a Critical fix for a zero day flaw attackers are already exploiting.


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The Flashback Trojan has compromised an estimated 600,000 plus Macs, making it comparable to the massive Conficker worm botnet that affected Windows PCs.


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Apple sat silently on the sidelines knowing that a Trojan horse was attacking Mac OS X systems in the wild.


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McAfee is making it easier to secure and protect virtual systems with new agentless deployment and VMware integration for MOVE AV.


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Here's some advice on how to cope with the possibility that your credit card information may be compromised.


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DKFBootKit is the latest bit of malware threatening Android users.


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