Symantec: Facebook Apps are leaking access to third parties

A recent Symantec report from Nishant Doshi is claiming that a number of Facebook Web applications are leaking access to third party advertisers and analytic platforms potentially exposing user's accounts and information such as profiles, photographs, chat, and also had the ability to post messages and mine personal information. 

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Symantec: Android malware threat escalating

A recent study by Symantec claims that malware and viruse threats on Google's mobile Android OS are increasing. The malware makes it way to Android devices through popular free applications as well as unnoficial marketplaces not supported by Google. For a full list of malicious  apps hit jump.

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Kaspersky PURE security suite available online and in stores

Kaspersky Lab recently announced the availability of their Kaspersky PURE suite of security applications for Windows 7. Designed around families and home users, Kaspersky PURE integrates internet protection, parental controls, antivirus solutions, anti-theft solutions and can manage the various computers in a household from one central computer. Kaspersky PURE starts at $89.95 for 1 year protection for three PCs.

Study: Symantec's Mobile Security Holiday Habits Survey results are in

Smartphones are peaking in popularity and as they transcend the realm of corporate users and into the mainstream, these pocket computers have considerably improved their specs and capabilities. As more people rely on smartphones, the higher the likelihood of sensitive data passing through their devices. Symantec's recent  mobile security holiday habits survey (whew!). Hit jump for some of their findings.    

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