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Signature Based Anti-Virus Test Results - Vendors Struggle to Keep up with ThreatsThe most popular signature-based antivirus (AV) solutions detect on average less than 19% of malware threats, according to a new report released today by IT security vendor Cyveillance. However, that detection rate increases to 61.7% after 30 days, although even this rate could hardly be seen as comforting.

Security solutions provider Rapid7 has launched the latest version of its vulnerability management solution, NeXpose, which will help local governments and private enterprises adhere to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Certification requirements.

Top Malware Detections for July 2010Sunbelt Software, recently acquired by GFI Software, today released its report on the top 10 most prevalent malware threats for the month of July 2010.

Jailbroken iPhones - a Risk in the EnterpriseLast week’s ruling by the Library of Congress's Copyright Office giving a legal green light to iPhone and iPad users who want to download non-Apple-approved apps may make corporate security managers nervous if these Apple products are part of their mobile device portfolio – but a smartphone security company has come up with a counter-measure that will at least bring the risk level down to what it was before the ruling.

Sourcefire Becomes First Security Vendor to Integrate Intel QuickAssist Pattern Matching Technology Network security services provider Sourcefire has announced the integration of Intel's QuickAssist Pattern Matching technology with the new version of its Snort network intrusion detection system.

Solace Systems and Layer 7 Technologies Team Up on Scalable Messaging for SOA and Cloud EnvironmentsSolace Systems and Layer 7 Technologies have announced a joint venture in which the companies will integrate their technologies to offer scalable and secure SOA and cloud based solutions to their customers.

Information security technology vendor Perimeter E-Security has decided to expand its R&D initiatives by opening a new innovation center in Boston, MA. The company plans to expand the new research group for the next two years. Perimeter E-Security offers information security and compliance products to enterprise users including secure messaging services, firewall services and anti-virus and spam detection services.

Mumba Botnet Infects over 55,000 Computers around the worldAVG Technologies issued a report this week that identified a global network of 55,000 malware-infected computers infected by the Mumba botnet.AVG researchers discovered that the Mumba botnet, named after attributes indentified on the server, has stolen more than 60GB of data from users including credentials from social networking Web sites, banking account details, credit card numbers and emails.

MobileIron, a provider of multi-OS smartphone management solutions, today announced a $16 million Series C financing round. Just under a year ago the company raised $11 million in a Series B funding round.The new capital will be used to support business expansion and investment in innovation.Foundation Capital joined existing investors Norwest Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, and Storm Ventures. The investment was led by Paul Holland, general partner with Foundation Capital.

Biometric Authentication for iPhone AppsPerSay, a provider of Voice Biometric solutions, today announced the availability of its VocalPassword functionality for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch applications. The new capability can replace existing login processes and use technology that relies on the biometric power of voice to verify identity.

Sophos Mid-year 2010 Security Threat Report

Security firm Sophos has dished out a new data encryption tool for Mac users, allowing them to protect their data against theft of private and official information.

Mobile Device Management Security a Top ConcernA recent survey conducted by security firm McAfee has revealed that around 76 percent organizations are planning to implement at least one key mobility initiative to improve their operations within the next 6 to 12 months.

Samy Kamkar, in an incredibly interesting session at Black Hat titled “How I Met Your Girlfriend,” highlighted new types attacks executed from the Web.

"Mariposa botnet" - Butterfly botnet kit Author Arrested“Iserdo,” the confirmed author of the Butterfly botnet kit, was arrested recently in Maribor, Slovenia, by Slovenian authorities working with the FBI. The 23-year-old master hacker known only by his Internet handle is allegedly the mastermind behind the code used to build the Mariposa botnet, which has compromised millions of systems worldwide. He is currently free on bail.