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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.

Some say that disasters and crises reveal two sides of human nature: one to help, the other to destroy. The recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370, taking off from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on Mar. 8, has been the newest testament to that.

As the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nears the end of the second week, cyber crooks are diversifying the attacks against users curious to know what really happened.

Thousands of Facebook users have been duped by a fake picture of missing plane MH370 "found" intact inside the Bermuda Triangle.

Attackers using evasive malware, which lies dormant until saboteurs are ready to trigger malicious features, have been linked to the Chinese-based espionage group APT1.

Cybersecurity company Trend Micro says unscrupulous dudes are using the promise of aGrand Theft Auto V PC beta test to infect computers with malware.

Grand Theft Auto V for PC hasn't been confirmed by Rockstar Games, but that isn't stopping cyber-criminals from preying on its hopeful fans.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 may have been hacked in the world’s first “cyber-hijack,” claims a British anti-terrorism expe

If you happen to receive an email inviting you to beta test a yet-to-be announced version of Grand Theft Auto V for PC, a word of advice: Don't. Click. Anything.

Scams based on Half Life 3 are a perennial favorite – now there's a new campaign centered on GTA 5 for PCs.

The PC version of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 might become available at some point, but for the time being, it doesn’t exist, not even in Beta. If you receive an email that appears to be an invitation for Beta testing, don’t click on the links and don’t open the attachment.

It was one of the biggest heists in history, fleecing half-a-billion dollars from people around the globe, and almost no one—except a small group of thieves, their confederates and the white-hat computer sleuths chasing them through cyberspace—knew it was taking place.

Attackers using evasive malware, which lies dormant until saboteurs are ready to trigger malicious features, have been linked to the Chinese-based espionage group APT1.

China’s black marketplace for wares used by cybercriminals is stocking its digital shelves with devices used to hack mobile phones. The shift is tied to increased smartphone use in China, which enables more people to access the Internet.

Following Edward Snowden’s explosive keynote at South By Southwest, the world has once more been set alight with talk of probably the most hated triumvirate of abbreviations the world has ever known: yes, the NSA, GCHQ and PRISM aren’t going away any time soon.

A newly instituted formalized review process at Trend Micro has impacted at least 20 percent of the company's partner base, with the security company cutting a large swath of its underperforming partners while demoting others to a lower status in its efforts to focus resources on its best partners.

Microsoft's withdrawal of support of its Windows XP operating System April 8 may lead to vulnerability to hackers, Microsoft security experts say.

Warning for Windows XP users: The end is near.

Trend Micro researchers have uncovered yet another cyber espionage campaign targeting a wide variety of industries including energy, finance, security and defense, and healthcare.c

Trend Micro took home the award for Technical Satisfaction in Client Security Software.

Each year, the list of branded social media accomplishments grows longer, and the Shorty Awards are never far behind in recognizing them.

See that image of the sunset? It’s pretty, right? How could something so ordinary be a threat? But before you start emailing it to everyone in your contacts list, you might want to take notice of a malware that could be hiding within photos of sunsets, cats, and anything seemingly innocent, which could hack into your bank account.

A tool kit created by one of the architects of data theft infected more than 1.4 million computers worldwide.

Lion Gu, a senior threat researcher with Trend Micro, has published a research paper on the Chinese mobile cybercriminal underground market. The report analyzes SMS spam services and other similar products being put up for sale on the underground market in China.

Every country’s cybercriminal underground market has distinct characteristics, and with 500 million national mobile Internet users and the number continuously rising, the Chinese underground market is awash with cyber crooks buying and selling services and devices aimed at taking advantage of them.

Discussions focused on enterprise customer requirements rather than silver bullet solutions.

Researchers at Trend Micro have discovered examples of botnets being managed by steganography techniques.

The availability of affordable mobile Internet access has changed the computing landscape everywhere. More and more people are using mobile devices both for work and for entertainment. China is no exception. According to a report published by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), 81% of Chinese Internet users went online using their mobile phone.

Trend Micro is continuing its fight against mobile malware by unveiling three new solutions that are geared towards assisting enterprises and consumers in the ongoing battle with mobile threats.

In this video, SC Magazine reporter Danielle Walker sits with two security experts from Trend Micro - JD Sherry, VP of technology and solutions, and Rik Ferguson, VP of security research - to discuss research they've conducted concerning critical infrastructure and the future of the threat landscape.

“Cybersecurity’s impact is about incident response, and resilience within your organization to recover”, said Sherry, Trend Micro’s VP of technology and solutions. With most CI in the private sector and its increased reliance on cloud services, it will become increasingly important to incorporate secure cloud approaches to protect CI, he said.

What will security look like in 2020? What will life look like, in general? Visionary types at Trend Micro have put a lot of thought into the subject. They came up with a 25-page whitepaper.

The company’s Mobile Security offering secures users’ data and privacy on Google Android, Apple iOS and Amazon Kindle devices.

Internet security provider Trend Micro has launched a set of new solutions to combat the increasing onslaught of cyber attacks that are continually placing people using mobile devices at risk.

HP and Trend Micro want to make PCs and other technologies more secure with their joint announcement at RSA 2014

50 Incredible Wi-Fi Tech Statistics That Businesses Must Know from Vala Afshar

While some are still scratching their heads over Flappy Bird‘s inexplicable rise to popularity and subsequent disappearing act, cyber-scammers have acted quickly to replace the defunct app with trojan-infested fake versions on Google'sPlay Store.

"Visitors to Russia can expect to be hacked," boomed the authoritative voice of NBC anchor Brian Williams, "it's not a matter of if, but when." According to a much talked about television report last week, visitors to Russia, including those heading to Sochi for the Olympic Games, could be hacked within minutes of simply turning on their mobile devices in the country.

A security vendor is taking a different approach in fighting malware and cybercrime by offering US$300,000 to support and promote the safe and responsible use of technology by students.

If you're headed to Sochi for the Winter Olympics, it might be best to stay off the grid. The State Department has already warned travelers that they should have no expectation of privacy while in Russia...

The cyberunderground paused last week to note that Aleksandr Andreevich Panin, aka "Gribodemon," had pleaded guilty to charges pegging him as the mastermind of SpyEye.

Trend Micro today announced that 12 schools have been awarded its Educational Technology Grant. Each school will receive a $25,000 gift including cash, technology and professional services.

Every few months, AV-Test releases the results of their Android malware protection testing. In this round of testing, the independent German lab pitted Android security apps against thousands of malware samples. The results? More good news for Android.

When it comes to finding original ways of virtually stealing real money, Russian criminals are in a class of their own. With an estimated annual turnover of more than $2 billion a year, the Russian cybercrime industry is the source of at least a third of all viruses, Trojans and other malicious software, or malware, sent around the world.

Trend Micro have launched the latest addition to its Worry-Free security business suite, designed to extend the service to smartphones and tablets.

NBC News' Richard Engel creates a "honeypot" to test the likelihood of getting hacked while traveling in Russia.

The author of the infamous SpyEye Trojan pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.

SpyEye, a derivative of Zeus was, before his arrest in July 2013, the world's foremost banking malware, having infected a reputed 1.4 million computers.

The Russian man who created the SpyEye Trojan used to attack countless millions of online bank accounts has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in an Atlanta court room.

Score one big win for law enforcement. -- Aleksandr Andreevich Panin plead guilty on Tuesday in an Atlanta courtroom to charges pegging him as the mastermind behind the notorious SpyEye banking Trojan.

Creator of Bank-Robbing Virus Was Sent to U.S. Last Year After Visit to Dominican Republic

As we all start wearing Google Glass contacts and voting for the next president online, hackers will evolve, too. These videos show a version of what that fight might look like in the year 2020.

At the very least, it's going to be uncomfortably cold on the evening of Feb. 2 at Metlife Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLVIII. There's also about a 70 percent chance it will be downright miserable — temperatures dipping below 30 degrees, topped with a wintry mix.

By now, most of us know that when surfing the Web we shouldn't click on ads promising us new ways to lose weight without dieting, read emails about magic pills to boost our "egos" or even click on Twitter links about the "shocking" pictures some friend supposedly found of us online.

By now, most of us know that when surfing the Web we shouldn't click on ads promising us new ways to lose weight without dieting, read emails about magic pills to boost our "egos" or even click on Twitter links about the "shocking" pictures some friend supposedly found of us online...

A data breach is commonly referenced as the release of data from a system without the knowledge or consent of its owner. Trend Micro describes this data as proprietary in nature.

The Bitcoin dodge was similar to scams that involve someone claiming to have a million dollars to invest and offering the target a portion of the money to do it, said LogRhythm's Greg Foss. "This is the New Age version of that, where it's attacking users of Bitcoin. We can tell it was very targeted, because all the people we've seen affected by this are registered Bitcoin users."

Some countries suffer disproportionately from malware infections and cybercrime, and Windows XP could exacerbate the problem

Sophisticated methods that can dodge detection typically reserved for specific companies in targeted attacks, say experts

The popularity of video game consoles over the holidays has scammers taking note. They’re targeting social media with offers that seem hard to pass up. But as Jesse Jones explains, fall for the scheme and it could be game over for your pocketbook.

Trend Micro VP JD Sherry weighs in on the Target data breach.

Cisco CEO John Chambers made it very clear at CES: The company's direction is toward IP video and Internet-connected everything.

*HEY, IT’S COMPUTER security design fiction about Augmented Reality. In episode one, anyhow.