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Malware bearing Android Market and devices in Google's sights

In Web/client - By Dan Raywood, 8 March 2011 9:07 AM

Remote application removal to cleanse infected handsets.

Facebook moves into geolocation with 'Places' application

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 20 August 2010 2:21 PM

Next step towards "World Where Web".

Symantec warns of a malicious 'Snake' app for Android

In Hackers - By Dan Raywood, 18 August 2010 1:16 PM

GPS data obtained.

Facebook launches safety page, closes down major app

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 28 July 2010 1:01 PM

‘Create Your Quiz' app creators called "blatant spammers".

Dell Kace offers browser-in-a-sandbox

In Cloud - By Daniel Robinson, 20 July 2010 11:51 AM

Secure Browser uses app virtualisation to isolate it from Windows.

Apple to end support for iOS 2.x apps

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 1 July 2010 1:43 PM

Apple has announced that it is to end support for iOS 2.x apps.

A fifth of Android apps 'open to snoopers'

In Web/client - 24 June 2010 1:52 PM

Report finds lax security on the Android Market.

Injection tops list of web application security risks

In Applications - By Angela Moscaritolo, 20 April 2010 12:43 PM

XSS flaws drop to number 2 on risk list.

Facebook changes privacy controls on user apps

In Risk - By Dan Raywood, 19 February 2010 12:56 PM

Users can customise audience for certain content.

Twitter application broadcasts unauthorised message

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 15 February 2010 2:02 PM

Grader app flaw leads to apology.

1 in 3 iPhone users do not apply patches

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 12 February 2010 12:56 PM

iPhone worm could strike those vulnerable.

App bug in new Facebook dashboard

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 1 February 2010 1:35 PM

More problems for social networking giant.

Mystery app plagues Facebook users

In Messaging - 29 January 2010 11:41 AM

Hackers target social networking site again.

Facebook app changes could lead to security issues

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 25 January 2010 11:48 AM

Email harvesting may attract attacks.

Foxtel app spies on iPhone users

In Web/client - By Ben Grubb, 7 December 2009 12:30 PM

Offers no opt-out.

Facebook and MySpace plug security holes

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 9 November 2009 12:12 PM

Solution found that allowed full access and control to user accounts.

US CERT warns of malware attack against BlackBerry

In Web/client - By Iain Thomson, 29 October 2009 9:03 AM

PhoneSnoop app compromises privacy.

App released for Apple iPhone to help combat identity theft

In Web/client - By SC Australia Staff, 28 October 2009 9:12 AM

Deepnet has announced the launch of an iPhone application to combat the growing problem of ID theft and cope with the rise in smartphone use.

Google Android vulnerabilities disclosed

In Applications - By Phil Muncaster, 12 October 2009 9:40 AM

Flaws could lead to denial of service.

Apple responds to anti-phishing criticism

In Cloud - 16 September 2009 11:50 AM

Gives directions on application.

Facebook FanCheck app writer disputes claims that it is malicious

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 11 September 2009 10:47 AM

SEO poisoning "nothing to do with us".

Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 10 September 2009 9:29 AM

Fan Check application spreads malware to Facebookers.

Twitter among web apps affected by patched XSS bug

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 7 September 2009 3:46 PM

Flaw lies in "escaping code".

Virus discovered deep in Delphi programming language

In Applications - By Greg Masters, 20 August 2009 10:36 AM

A new virus infecting certain applications has been detected and is reportedly spreading quickly.

Rogue Facebook app harvests user credentials

In Messaging - By Phil Muncaster, 18 August 2009 10:22 AM

Facebook users who allow third-party applications onto their desktop have been warned that a rogue Facebook app is luring users to a site set up to harvest their credentials.

Oracle patches show a major database vulnerability

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 17 July 2009 3:16 PM

Updates issued this week by Oracle should be applied immediately, according to Imperva.

Application controls needed to block mobile malware

In Applications - By Iain Thomson, 17 July 2009 10:06 AM

Security nightmare if development completely open.

Oracle issues security patches across seven product lines

In Applications - By Chuck Miller, 16 July 2009 10:11 AM

Oracle issued "Critical Patch Updates" this week for 30 security vulnerabilities in seven of its product lines, as part of its regular quarterly patch cycle.

Security policies should be defined for outbound connections as reported application problems rise

In Risk - By Dan Raywood, 23 February 2009 10:45 AM

Companies should define security policies for outbound internet connections as tightly as they do for inbound, according to Network Box.

Application weaknesses double as networks tighten up

In Applications - By Joy Persaud, 28 July 2008 10:38 AM

An analysis of 100 security tests carried out over the past five years shows that application level weaknesses are up by 50 percent.

PCI council clarifies impending application rule

In Risk - By Jim Carr, 25 April 2008 12:32 PM

The PCI Security Standards Council has clarified two key provisions of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

PCI council unveils payment application standard

In Risk - By Dan Kaplan, 17 April 2008 10:07 AM

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council has officially taken over control of a new data security standard from Visa.

Symantec acquires on-demand application delivery firm

In Risk - By Dan Kaplan, 14 April 2008 4:33 PM

Symantec announced this week plans to buy AppStream, provider of on-demand application delivery solutions.

Rogue file-cleaning application targets Mac users

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 16 January 2008 3:29 PM

A bogus file-cleaning application trying to induce downloads by using scare tactics is now targeting the Mac community, researchers said today.

PCI council to take over secure application standard

In Risk - By Dan Kaplan, 8 November 2007 2:43 PM

The body charged with managing and promoting the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) announced today it will soon administer another set of merchant ...

Microsoft email flaw targets Vista users

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 27 March 2007 12:32 AM

Researchers have reported a vulnerability in Microsoft Vista's email client, Windows Mail, which could allow remote attackers to execute code.

US introduduces certification for developers

In Risk - By Dan Kaplan, 27 March 2007 12:05 AM

With web applications - and their security risks - becoming more ubiquitous by the day, the SANS Institute has launched its first-ever certification program for code developers.

IBM offers free tools for application security

By Dan Kaplan, 22 June 2006 9:20 PM

IBM announced today the availability of free hosted software to help customers and developers better engineer safety into business applications, instead of having to reactively ...

ABN AMRO banks on authentication application to fight identity theft

By William Eazel, 27 January 2006 11:26 AM

ABN AMRO, one of the world's largest international banks, has rolled out an automated document authentication system in a bid to achieve compliance with pending regulations ...

Trojans found exploiting Sony DRM application

By René Millman, 10 November 2005 2:59 PM

Researchers have discovered the first trojan to take advantage of Sony's controversial copy protection software.

Sony application classified as spyware

By Frank Washkuch,, 8 November 2005 2:29 PM

A media player unknowingly installed by Sony CD-Rom users could compromise personal and corporate information, a leading software company has warned.

Juniper buys application acceleration technology firms

By Marcia Savage, 27 April 2005 3:33 PM

Juniper Networks has agreed to acquire Peribit Networks, a supplier of WAN optimization technology, and Redline Networks, a maker of Application Front End (AFE) technology.

Teros teams with NetScaler for secure application delivery

By Marcia Savage, 25 August 2004 11:18 PM

Teros and NetScaler Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to combine their technologies and provide enterprise secure application delivery.

Enterprises need to boost web application security

By Marcia Savage, 29 July 2004 10:07 PM

Web application security - or lack of security because companies don't pay enough attention to protecting their internet applications -was a topic of debate at the Black Hat ...

BAA buys application management tools

By Dan Ilett, 16 February 2004 4:31 PM

Airport operator BAA is buying 10,000 licences for application and network performance management solutions to be used over seven airports in the UK.

BT guarantees application performance

By Dan Ilett, 6 February 2004 9:51 AM

British Telecom is launching a network auditing service, which will analyse traffic on customers' networks, helping them maintain application performance as well as meet their ...

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