thecypher-biz

© Mr. T in DC

Security software firm Kaspersky has just announced a new suite of spyware solutions for smartphones called Kaspersky Mobile Security 9.0 for Smartphones. This software protects smartphones and communicator users from attacks like malware, SMS spam and network attacks as well.

It also features a privacy protection feature when can be enabled to let users hide information about any of their contacts they want to keep confidential. Another other helpful feature of the package is the ability to locate a lost or stolen smartphone with the help of GPS or WiFi. Users can also block or wipe out their mobile phone using this feature. The software allows users to secure their contacts, photos and files from unauthorized access by storing them all in encrypted folders. Black lists or white lists can be assigned to contacts to block unwanted calls or SMSs, and phone contacts, SMS and call logs can be hidden or unhidden.

© phylevn

Spammers are a creative bunch, and they are always experimenting with new ways to dodge your latest anti spam tool and your internet security test. Their newest tactic is to set up their own URL-shortening sites as a way of avoiding protections put in place by legitimate URL-shortening sites.

This technique lets spammers mask the fact that links they send in emails ultimately lead to sites where they are selling pirated software, prescription drugs and similar items. This results in fewer spam sites getting filtered out automatically by end users, meaning more spam recipients will actually reach the websites spammers are trying to lure them to. This development is very recent, having only been detected by security firm Symantec last month. Spam filters have yet to adapt, and currently have no way of knowing the actual site is bogus so they allow the spam to reach recipients' inboxes.

© Yodel Anecdotal

AT&T is very focused on pursuing the high-growth cloud computing market, with new offerings that cater to the business sector. The company has made it easier for customers to tie their cloud computing systems to AT&T's network to create "virtual private cloud" environments that deliver on-demand computing services and help reduce IT costs.

AT&T has also enhanced its cloud-based storage offer in ways that are designed to help companies better comply with corporate governance and IT compliance requirements. They have also made available a new mobile app that extends the networks' cloud capabilities to users on the go who need to store and access content in a highly-secure way. To further enhance internet security measures, the company is partnering with the Cloud Security Alliance to help define future cloud-based security-as-a-service offers.