A new variant of the Palevo worm is spreading via popular IM messaging software by praying on users curiosity when it comes to viewing photo albums and pics. FULL STORY >

Mozilla releases Firefox 3.6.2 ahead of schedule in order to beef up the security of its popular browser. FULL STORY >

Google's attitude towards security has intensified in the aftermath of the recent hacking attacks, with the new Chrome browser beta benefiting. FULL STORY >

A hacker responsible for the attacks in China on a number of US companies, including Google, may soon be exposed. FULL STORY >

Google is offering financial incentives for people who find and report vulnerabilities and security flaws in their Chrome web browser. FULL STORY >

Google have said that they will radically change their China policy after a "highly sophisticated and targeted attack", originated from the country in December 2009, resulting in intellectual property being stolen and human rights activists' accounts being hacked. FULL STORY >

C-track, in conjunction with Cell C, recently launched the C-track ICE device that functions as a rather basic cellphone and a personal tracking device, complete with a dedicated SOS switch. Aimed at the personal security market the C-track ICE is ideal for kids, the elderly or lone... FULL STORY >

The latest version of AVG Internet Security is now available at Incredible Connection and CNA stores countrywide. FULL STORY >

BitDefender Total Security 2010 provides comprehensive proactive protection against Internet security threats, along with system maintenance and backup. FULL STORY >

Microsoft has announced that its free antivirus application, Security Essentials, will be made available for public download today. FULL STORY >

Phoenix Software announced today that it will make AVG Internet Security locally available from 1 October 2009. FULL STORY >

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is a very solid security suite with a robust set of security tools. With an innovative firewall, clever antispam feature and a new virtual environment in which to test suspect apps, 2010 is worth the purchase. FULL STORY >

A Swiss programmer has released source code for a trojan that records Skype calls. FULL STORY >

Twitter went down for a number of hours yesterday as a result of what it calls, ÔÇ£a single, massively coordinated attack.ÔÇØ FULL STORY >

The Commercial Crime Police arrested two suspected members of an alleged SMS banking fraud syndicate in Johannesburg late last week, reports the Citizen. FULL STORY >