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The agency overseeing the Canadian government's massive taxing authority is taking additional security measures to protect taxpayer data that was exposed in an attack this week from the notorious Heartbleed bug.

While it's very important for an antivirus to detect and remove malicious programs, it's almost equally important that the antivirus refrain from identifying valid programs as malicious. In the latest file detection test byAV-Comparatives, false positives made a huge difference in score for several programs.

Millions of websites, applications from Cisco and VMware, Google Play apps, as well as millions of Android devices are vulnerable -- and the list keeps growing.

Security software specialist Trend Micro announced major upgrades to its Complete User Protection solution, which spans PC and mobile endpoints, email and collaboration, and Web security to enable integrated visibility and threat response.

Trend Micro is reducing the complexity of its product offerings, unveiling a set of simplified options for small and midsize businesses under a strategy the company's executives said is aimed at stopping partners from selling capabilities to businesses that won't use them.

The Heartbleed security flaw, characterized by its cool logo, has been almost impossible to ignore for the past two weeks, as traditional and social media have breathlessly reported that it could infect as many as two-thirds of all web sites.

Brands and businesses are not implementing the security measures needed to protect assets, such as backing up data

So here’s some sort-of good news: Cybercriminals might be just as freaked out about the Heartbleed bug as the rest of us. Trend Micro analyst J.D. Sherry writesthat revelations about the gaping hole in the Open SSL, the security protocol used to encrypt web traffic, have caused “shell shock in the Deep Web as many of the hidden services within the TOR (The Onion Router) are impacted as well.”

McAfee seen as speediest in adding blocking protections to stop malware

As time passes, it becomes more and more obvious that almost no-one is safe from the danger created by the existence of the OpenSSL Heartbleed bug.

When it comes to IT security, the complexity of managing all the technologies involved often seems like a clear-cut case of insult being continuously added to injury.

Trend Micro released an updated version of its Complete User Protection solution in select U.S. markets, giving IT admins and end users multilayered selection and mix-and-match capabilities for their enterprise infrastructures. The company will continue to roll out its new solutions portfolio throughout 2014.

Security specialist Trend Micro announced the release of two free Heartbleed scanners for computers and mobile devices designed to verify whether they are communicating with servers that have been compromised by the Heartbleed bug.

Early reports from credit unions regarding the Heartbleed data leak indicate they and their members are suffering few, if any, impacts. But investigations, in many cases, are in early stages.

Many banking, mobile payment apps connect to servers vulnerable to OpenSSL flaw, says Trend Micro

MICROSOFT WITHDREW SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATING SYSTEM MOST OF AMERICA'S ATMS RUN ON THIS WEEK, LEAVING THEM OPEN TO NEW BUGS AND ATTACKS FROM HACKERS. AND IT WILL TAKE A WHILE FOR THE INDUSTRY TO CATCH UP.

The "heartbleed" bug may have put millions of passwords, credit card details and sensitive information in the hands of nefarious hackers. Before you change your passwords, security experts suggest making sure the website is now secure, and provide tips for creating stronger passwords.

On Tuesday, news broke that the safeguard many websites use to protect sensitive information on the internet has had a major security flaw for about two years. These sites use a security system called OpenSSL to encrypt data like content, passwords, and Social Security numbers. But thanks to a small coding error in a popular version of OpenSSL, nicknamed "Heartbleed," hackers can potentially steal sensitive datafrom vulnerable websites.

Cybercriminals have been developing increasingly sophisticated malware that make use of Windows PowerShell scripts in an attempt to fly under the radar.

Cybercriminals have been developing increasingly sophisticated malware that make use of Windows PowerShell scripts in an attempt to fly under the radar.

Two separate threats that use malicious Windows PowerShell scripts were identified in the past few weeks by malware researchers

Windows XP's end-of-life date is here, and while experts said dangerous new attacks won't arrive right away, they will soon enough.

This is the end. Your Windows XP computer will get its last update today. Oh, it's not going to roll over and kick the bucket, but continuing to use it will be more and more dangerous, since any new vulnerabilities that arise won't be patched. We checked in with a number of security experts to discuss just how risky life will be for those who continue to run XP.

"Video of Malaysia MH370 plane found in Bermuda Triangle. Passengers alive." "Missing plane has been found!" Headlines like these might seem tempting, but don't fall for the hype. These videos and links are scams, according to the Better Business Bureau.

AV-Test.org's latest comparison of security suites for Android have many products with very high scores. Among the best, the difference is in a comparison of features and capabilities for the enterprise.

A war of words has erupted between FireEye and an independent testing house that questioned the vendor's ability to catch malware.

An unfamiliar bill. A call from a bank asking about unknown charges. Being turned down for a loan or an apartment because of red flags in your credit check. All these are signs your identity may have been stolen.

The official funeral for Windows XP support comes early next week, on April 8, after which users will no longer be provided new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates for the apparently still popular operating system.

NSS Labs gives 'below average' score to both vendors' breach-detection products

Shorter battery life on your Android smartphone may be caused by malware that is involved in mining for various digital currencies, including bitcoin and dogecoin, according to security firm Trend Micro.

Amazon WorkSpaces, announced in November 2013 and only accessible to a small group of selected users, is now available to the public.

I’ve taken AWS out to the woodshed in the past on security questions, but have always done so with valid points and concerns. Having watched this past week’s AWS Summit on theCUBE, it’s clear that security is a top priority in the game today, and the shift in thinking that was required by the pure cloud proposition is well on its way.

This week in On Point, we take a look at security briefs and releases to enhance your offerings.

Researchers have found two popular apps in Google Play that surreptitiously mine several cryptocurrencies for their makers, potentially over-heating devices and shortening their lifespan.

This week, theCUBE broadcasted live from the AWS Summit in San Francisco, streaming the event and granting plenty of air-time for some of the brightest minds in the business.

Apps downloaded by millions from Google Play and Spanish software forums include hidden altcoin-mining software. But criminals aren't getting rich quickly.

Some Android users have noticed their phones and tablets are charging slowly and heating up quickly while plugged in. They actually may have a major issue on their hands.

Security firms have discovered Android apps that are laden with malware to turn your phone into a cryptocurrency mining machine, all for the benefit of someone else and to the detriment of your device.

Two new threats to Android mobile devices have been discovered by security software company Trend Micro.

Some of your Android apps might be using your phone's resources to mine for virtual gold, researchers find.

Android users experiencing diminished battery life, decreased mobile performance, and overheating devices may be compromised by cryptocurrency-mining malware, according to a Tuesday post by Trend Micro.

A new variant of a malicious program called BitCrypt that encrypts files and asks victims for bitcoin payments is being distributed by a computer Trojan that first pilfers bitcoin wallets.

Victims are asked to make bitcoin payments to recover encrypted files after their bitcoin wallets might have already been emptied

Chinese cyber criminals are increasingly targeting smartphone users through underground products and services, a report by Trend Micro reveals

Security researchers said they have uncovered bugs in Google's Android operating system that could allow malicious apps to send vulnerable devices into a spiral of endlessly looping crashes and possibly delete all data stored on them.

Independent test lab AV-Test Institute compared 34 anti-malware/Internet security products for home and business users on Windows 7 64-bit. Trend Micro came out on top for business; Bitdefender, Kaspersky and Qihoo for consumer.

An updated version of a malicious software package designed to automate the process of hacking websites is being offered up on underground markets for $3,800 a year, according to a blog by Trend Micro.

“Grand Theft Auto V” for the PC has not been commented on by RockStar and yet there’s a scam email campaign claiming there’s a “GTA V” beta test.

Cyber scammers are exploiting intense interest in missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to spread malicious malware aimed at attacking users, according to a new warning from security software company Trend Micro.

Rockstar Games has not yet officially announced GTA 5 for PC, PS4, or Xbox One, but online cyber-criminals are taking advantage of the situation. According to a report by IGNfrom March 17, emails for a GTA 5 PC beta test are being sent out and those that open and signup to take part in the GTA 5 PC beta are being greeted with spam and other computer problems.