The debate over the convenience of getting a mobile device for your children, or the age at which they should have one, is nothing new. Society seems to have accepted that kids now carry smartphone sin their pockets and the apps that come with them are a lifesaver for parents who are looking for […]

A growing community of private and highly-vetted cybercrime forums is redefining the very meaning of “targeted attacks.” These bid-and-ask forums match crooks who are looking for access to specific data, resources or systems within major corporations with hired muscle who are up to the task or who already have access to those resources. A good […]

Following the recent XcodeGhost attack on the Apple Store in China, the eternal debate has reignited: iOS or Android? This is the dilemma that you face when it comes to choosing which mobile device to purchase and it goes far beyond just preferences regarding the camera or types of apps that are available to download. Whichever […]

In what is a timely reminder that even the largest, and seemingly controlled, companies can face a cyberattack, Apple revealed that its Chinese App Store had been attacked by malware. In what is thought to be the first attack on Apple’s App Store, the infection consisted of malicious code placed into iPad and iPhone apps that […]

Adobe has released a critical software update to fix nearly two-dozen security holes in its Flash Player browser plugin. Separately, I want to take a moment to encourage users who have Adobe Shockwave Player installed to finally junk this program; turns out Shockwave — which comes with its own version of Flash — is still […]

Have you been unable to log onto Skype today? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! The company has informed its users that if they try to connect via the desktop application that they will appear “offline” and that their contacts won’t be able to communicate with them. Skype recommends using the chat service available […]