VirusTotal, the Google-owned free website that will scan suspicious files against dozens of antivirus engines, has announced that they have expanded behavior analysis to include Mac apps. VirusTotal introduced this for Windows files in 2012 and Android in 2013. Mac files join them today in 2015. The behavioral analysis is seen under the 'Behavioral information' tab. It shows … [Read more...]
F-Secure introduces SENSE, a security device for your gadgets and smart home
The Internet of Things is the next gold rush. Providing devices like connected appliances and automated home systems along with all of our gadgets is appealing to consumers. Providing security and services for those connected devices is a secondary market that is very valuable and yet to have a leader dominate it. Security company F-Secure is making their play for the IoT … [Read more...]
Verizon Wireless directs new customers toward scam line
If Verizon Wireless is noticing a slow-down in new customers, it might not be competitors T-Mobile, AT&T, or Sprint that merit the blame. Instead, Verizon is directing their potential customers to call the wrong number from the Contact Us page of their mobile site. Visiting www.verizonwireless.com/support/contact-us/ from a mobile browser lists the numbers to call for … [Read more...]
Microsoft and AARP offer booklet to protect would-be victims from tech support scams
Microsoft and the AARP have partnered up to provide information to would-be victims about tech support scams. The typical support scam starts off with a call from somebody claiming to work for Microsoft. They have distressing news: your computer has a virus! If you will follow their steps, they can confirm that this is the correct computer their system is flagging. The next … [Read more...]
Apple builds up privacy policy and releases OS X El Capitan
Apple launches OS X 10.11 El Capitan today as a free update through the Mac App Store. El Capitan supports all Macs introduced in 2009 and later, and some models introduced in 2007 and 2008. In addition to the release of the new OS X version, Apple has also revised their privacy policy. In the policy, the company takes a strong stance on privacy, hoping to differentiate … [Read more...]