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• Counterfeit Cisco switches raise network security alarms

  In a disconcerting event for IT professionals, counterfeit versions of Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series switches were discovered on an unnamed business network.

• Hemisphere Technologies hones in on cyber security with F-Secure distie deal

  Hemisphere Technologies has signed an exclusive distributor agreement for Australia and New Zealand with Finnish cyber security provider, F-Secure.

• ​Pure-play vendors race ahead of multiline rivals in security revenue growth

  “Customers are purchasing from many vendors to fill as many gaps as possible in their security deployments.”

• ​INSIGHT: Top 3 threats impacting the Internet of Things

  "The rise of internet-connected devices that comprise the Internet of Things (IoT) is quietly affecting everyday life."

• ​Top 3 questions Apple users should ask about data privacy

  “Research paints a picture of Apple users as being more active on their mobile devices, but they may be unaware of the online risks they are taking."

• Apple Watch owners handed privacy protection options

  “Wearables are letting people use their wireless devices for new things, so products like the Apple Watch are very exciting."

• With ransomware on the rise, cryptographers take it personally

  Some of the world's leading cryptographers are concerned about the increasing number of malicious programs that hold computers and mobile phones to ransom, in many cases by abusing the encryption algorithms they designed.

• Malware used in White House and State Department hacks possibly linked to Russia

  The group of attackers behind cyberintrusions at the White House and the Department of State last year used malware that bears strong similarities to cyberespionage tools suspected to be of Russian origin.

• Vulnerable Dell support tool now detected as risky software

  Security vendor Malwarebytes has flagged the Dell System Detect tool as a potentially unwanted application after older versions of the program were found to put computers at risk.

• Ransomware authors streamline attacks, infections rise

  Ransomware authors continue improving file-encrypting programs and infection methods for Windows and Android, making these nightmarish attacks harder to avoid.

• Facebook offers users more malware scanning options with ESET Online Scanner

  Facebook has partnered with antivirus firm ESET to offer users the ability to scan their computers for malware directly from inside the social networking site.

• Regin malware linked to attacks on Belgacom, well-known cryptographer

  After Symantec blew the lid on Regin on Sunday, computer security experts and companies are revealing information that has lead to suspicions that the U.S. and U.K. are involved.

• Malware served through rogue Tor exit node tied to cyberespionage group

  A malware program distributed recently through a rogue server on the Tor anonymity network was also used in targeted attacks against European government agencies.

• One week after patch, Flash vulnerability already exploited in large-scale attacks

  If you haven't updated your Flash Player with the fixes released on Oct. 14, you may be vulnerable to new attacks using a commercial exploit kit called Fiesta, security researchers warn.

• Leaked programming manual may help criminals develop more ATM malware

  A leaked programming manual for interacting with the physical components of automated teller machines might have helped attackers create malware programs that were used to steal cash from ATMs in various parts of the world this year.