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Fortinet, a network security provider and the worldwide leader of unified threat management (UTM) solutions – revealed FortiGuard Labs’ 2012 threat predictions, highlighting eight threats to watch out for next year. Top 8 Security Predictions for 2012: Ransomware to Take Mobile Devices Hostage, “Ransomware,” an infection that holds a device “hostage” until a “ransom” payment is delivered, has been around on PCs for years. Mobile malware that utilize exploits have also been observed, along with social engineering tricks that lead to root access on the infected device. With root access comes more control and elevated privileges, suitable for the likes of ransomware. FortiGuard predicts we’ll see the first instances of ransomware on a mobile device in the coming year. Read More…

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Kaspersky Lab, a developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has released the 2012 versions of its home user products. The new versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security are designed to provide Internet users with maximum protection and convenience. The Internet has become an integral part of life for today’s computer users, but it is awash with dangers and threats. A tool which many people depend on during business trips and vacations, the Internet harbors a multitude of threats that lie in wait for unsuspecting users, including data theft, phishing, cyber-blackmail and mass spam mailings to name but a few. As a result, users need comprehensive protection whenever they go online because computer threats could be lurking anywhere: in online services and emails, on removable media, or even on public networks in airports and hotels.Read More…