Larry Barrett

Security software vendor Sophos is warning users to be on the lookout for a new malware scheme in which online thieves manage to infect their mobile devices and PCs and then attempt to extort money from them in order to unlock their files. As eSecurity Planet reports, these so-called ransomware schemes are becoming more and […]

Clearwire today announced it has launched wireless 4G service in Miami, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. As Enterprise Mobile Today reports, the network expansion means more than 103 million Americans now have a high-speed alternative to other broadband providers. The company also said it plans to begin offering commercial 4G service in the […]

It’s the holiday season and everyone with an iPhone, BlackBerry or Droid smartphone will be pounding their keys in record numbers to get the best holiday deals. As eCommerce Guide reports, this expected surge in mobile shopping will give consumers more power to make educated buying decisions and give retailers more opportunities to advertise their […]

Online shopping is big business — more than $38 billion will be spent online between now and Christmas — and online crooks aren’t about to miss out on that opportunity. As eSecurity Planet reports, the speed and ease of shopping via a browser might sound appealing, but unless you heed these online shopping tips, you […]

Miley Cyrus turns 18 this week. It’s a big deal to fans who watched (or grew up with) her over the past several years as she starred in Disney’s popular series “Hannah Montana.” But as eSecurity Planet reports, a new Facebook scam promising steamy videos of the soon-to-be adult is tricking some people into filling […]

iPhone and iPad users today can download a free version of iOS 4.2, Apple’s new mobile operating system, less three months after CEO Steve Jobs proclaimed the release would be “all about the iPad.” As Enterprise Mobile Today reports, the much-anticipated update includes support for wireless printing and streaming media applications AirPrint and AirPlay, a […]

McAfee’s third quarter security report found an unprecedented spike in new malware pieces floating around the Internet and most of are far more complex and targeted than prior iterations. As eSecurity Planet reports, the new threats, including Stuxnet and a slew of scams targeting mobile devices and social networks, can cause far more damage and […]

Dell this week unveiled Dell Data Protection Encryption, an application designed to improve data security at the file level and help IT departments better track and audit the security of their organizations’ laptops, desktops and mobile devices. As eSecurity Planet reports, state and federal government agencies are requiring companies of all sizes to improve their […]

Holiday shoppers looking to dodge the cold weather, lousy parking options and long lines at the stores by buying gifts online should know that shopping with their mobile phones or PCs can be stressful, too. As eSecurity Planet reports, security software vendor McAfee this week issued its “12 Scams of Christmas” advisory, warning consumers of […]

Banks and investment firms are among the early adopters of the iPad in the enterprise, according to a new survey by mobile device management applications provider Good Technology. As Enterprise Mobile Today reports, nearly 37 percent of financial services firms surveyed said they have installed iPads in their organizations and many more plan to do […]

The number of spam messages harboring malware spiked dramatically in the third quarter, according to a new report from security software vendor Kaspersky Lab, a trend that figures to continue through the rest of the year. As eSecurity Planet reports, these new malware variants use socially engineering tactics and well-disguised code to snare users’ personal […]

Phishers and malware authors for years have preyed on unsuspecting victims who accidentally disclosed vital personal information and banking account data, losing millions of dollars to thieves each year. As eSecurity Planet reports, a new survey by security software vendor Avira found that nearly one in three customers won’t even log on to a bank […]