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Viruses Designed for iPhones Can Also Infect iPads, Finds PandaLabs
iPad proves susceptible to the iPhone/Eeki.A worm that infected jailbroken iPhones last year, other malware targeting the iPhone
PandaLabs, Panda Security’s antimalware laboratory, has revealed that malware designed to infect iPhones can also compromise the popular iPad, as demonstrated in a video on the PandaLabs blog at http://www.pandalabs.com.
“This doesn’t mean we’re about to face an avalanche of infections. We have always stated that as Apple increases its market share, cyber-crooks will begin to show more interest in targeting the platform,” said Luis Corrons, technical director of PandaLabs. “However, we are certainly beginning to see more proofs of concept, and so advise all Mac users to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to maximize security on their operating systems.”
Despite the fact that Apple has made it impossible to install peripherals and software outside of those found in its own App Store, cyber-criminals have found a way to infect jailbroken iPad devices with malware. Read more
ForensicSoft announces release of SAFE Block Win7 and SAFE Block Vista
ForensicSoft releases two new versions of its popular software write-blocking product SAFE Block, now available for Microsoft’s Windows 7 and Vista operating systems.
SAFE Block is a software write blocker that replaces all hardware write-blockers. By installing SAFE Block on your field and lab computers, you have a proven forensically-sound write-blocking solution with complete control over all connected disks. Used by federal, state, local and foreign law enforcement, military, intelligence, as well as private forensic examiners, consulting firms, IT security and litigation support professionals, SAFE Block facilitates the quick and safe acquisition and analysis of any disk or flash storage media attached to your Windows PCs.
SAFE Block performs all write blocking operations while maximizing I/O performance, substantially reducing forensic disk imaging times. Conversely, hardware write blockers use proprietary hardware and firmware to block write operations and perform computationally intensive protocol translation from one interface to another, resulting in significant decline in I/O performance.
Forensic, security, and litigation support professionals around the globe depend on SAFE Block for its speed, convenience, and affordability. Unlike hardware write blocking products, which require an investigator to purchase a collection of devices to block each common disk interface, SAFE Block is a single inexpensive software program that blocks all interfaces including: IDE (PATA, SATA, & eSATA), SCSI, USB, IEEE1394, Fibre Channel, SAS, SSD, CF/SD/MS/MMC/XD, and mobile devices detected as a “Mass Storage Device” by Windows. Read more
Farmville and ‘Sex and the City 2′ Used as Bait to Hijack Facebook’s ‘Like’ Button
PandaLabs, the anti-malware laboratory of Panda Security, has reported the proliferation of scams hijacking the Facebook “Like” option. The attack uses eye-catching messages related to the popular game Farmville, the “Sex and the City 2″ movie or the keyword sex to grab the attention of logged-in Facebook users as they browse Web pages with the “Like” button, the Facebook wall feature or messaging system.
Clicking the link brings the user to a Web page containing photos and videos of the relevant topic. Upon visiting it, a message is displayed on the user’s Facebook profile indicating that they “like” it, with a text that is not controlled by the user. According to Luis Corrons, Technical Director of PandaLabs, “This distribution technique reminds us of computer worms, although this time there doesn’t seem to be any malware behind it (at least yet).”
This technique, known as ‘clickjacking,’ uses a malformed URL with embedded code to carry out the attack. Visiting users are tricked into “liking” a page without necessarily realizing that they are recommending it to all of their Facebook friends. The real business stems from the pay-per-click system, which counts every click and generates revenue for affiliates, and from the tests offered to users on every page, which they must pay to make. Read more
Panda Security Launches Beta Version of Panda Global Protection 2011
New solution protects against all types of malware and delivers outstanding new features: home network security management, intelligent updates, gaming/multimedia mode, file encryption, and virtual keyboard and browser -Contest offers $200 Amazon.com gift certificate to ten beta testers suggesting best improvements
Panda Security has announced the beta release of Panda Global Protection 2011, its comprehensive solution for protecting against new and unknown threats for advanced home computer users. The company has also announced that the ten beta testers suggesting the most helpful improvements will each receive a $200 Amazon.com gift certificate.
Designed for active users – those who are most likely to encounter security threats and engage in risky behavior – Panda Global Protection 2011 offers valuable new functionality, including the ability to manage home network security, activate gaming/multimedia mode, which ensures no security-related interruptions for users, and a virtual keyboard and browser to keep confidential information secure from prying eyes.
The new release builds on the core functionality that has positioned Panda Global Protection as the preferred solution among PC power users and features integration with the most advanced cloud-based protection available, minimal resource consumption and highly effective anti-virus engine to protect against known and unknown malware. In addition, Panda Global Protection 2011 includes firewall with WiFi security to block intruders and hackers; Panda USB Vaccine to prevent USB devices from spreading infections; confidential information filters to keep personal data safe; backup and system recovery, and PC performance tuning. Read more
FileMaker Helps Students Get Organized With New Bento 3 Student Survival Kit
Free kit available with 30-day trial of Bento 3; runs on Mac, iPhone and iPad
FileMaker announced a free, easy way for students to succeed by organizing their busy daily lives using the new Bento 3 Student Survival Kit. When students download a free, 30-day trial of Bento 3 for Mac, they receive a set of beautifully designed, ready-to-use templates for organizing lecture notes, courses, group projects, special events and job searches. The templates in the kit are an integrated set of student organizing tools.
The Student Survival Kit works with Bento 3, FileMaker’s popular personal database for the Mac, and can be synchronized for use with Bento for iPhone and Bento for iPad (sold separately). Bento 3 offers new ways for students to view and interact with their information—including integration with Mac OS apps like iPhoto, Address Book and iCal —so they can organize photos, contacts, projects and events and link all of the details together into one database. Bento 3 also works with templates offered through the Bento Template Exchange, a site that showcases real-world templates for Bento that students can browse, download and import into Bento 3.
“A student’s life is filled with a flurry of activities and projects that can become overwhelming,” said Ryan Rosenberg, vice president of marketing and services for FileMaker, Inc. “Our Student Survival Kit combines the latest features of Bento 3 with templates that give students a leg up in organizing their lives. It gives them many of the tools required for success in school, and in the job search at graduation.”
The Bento 3 Student Survival Kit makes organizing the details of a busy life fast and easy. It includes these five pre-designed, ready-to-use templates: Read more