F-Secure Reveals WiFi Router For Internet Of Things

The Finnish anti-virus firm F-Secure today announced a new device unveiled it as a kind of Wi-Fi router 'for the Internet of Things can be seen and monitors all traffic for malware, adware, phishing, tracking and other threats. Sense, such as the device is called, must be connected to an already existing router.Sense then create a secure network where traffic from all devices in the home is long.

This involves the movement of laptops, smartphones, game consoles and IoT devices. The traffic is then monitored for any threats. Thus devices can also be protected where it is not possible to install security software. It may also block undesired Sense tracking. What exactly is understood to mean here is still unclear.

In addition Sense also comes with a Sense app, which devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets can be installed.The app must ensure that the devices are also protected if they leave the house. It is also possible to manage the safety of all connected devices via the app. Possibly the router will also be enhanced with new features, such as protection for Internet banking and a VPN to surf anonymously.

Sense supports Windows 7 and newer, and newer Android 4.0 and iOS 8.4.1 and newer. In addition to Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac) are also three Gigabit LAN ports offer gigabit and WAN port. The hardware should appear in the spring of next year and the rate for the first 5,000 preorders 99 euros. The normal amount is 199 euros. In addition, after the first year, 8 per month to pay for the subscription.

Criminals Steal Millions Of Belgian Banks Via Malware

Criminals have malware through millions of Belgian banks managed to steal, according to research by the Belgian federal prosecutor's office which De Standaard today message. 12,000 Belgian computers were infected with malware.

After the malware was active were able to make the criminals via internet banking money to other accounts. At about 1500 people there was also actually achieved money from the account, including customers of Belfius and KBC. The case came rolling after a tip from Denmark. A Brussels woman had large amounts of Denmark had deposited in her accounts. Eventually, the Belgian authorities knew to bring a network of money mules in card that the money received via the malware was stolen.

For the Brussels pantry currently running a procedure in which an attempt is made to get 21 people to court, including five Russians who are suspected of money laundering. The other suspects are prosecuted for money laundering and computer fraud.

Malwarebytes: No Malware Explosion On The Mac

Recently came out with a US security investigation that this year an explosion of Mac malware has occurred, but according to anti-malware company Malwarebytes this is not true. The amount of new malware for Apple's operating system would because for years the valleys.

Bit9 + Carbon Black, such as the US company called, suggested that this year almost 1000 new malware specimens was observed for the Mac. Five times as many as in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 combined. Details were lacking in the investigation of the company. Malwarebytes late now know that last year only six new families of malware for the Mac have appeared. This year, the count is three new threats.

It involved an infected version of Xcode, Apple's development software where mostly Chinese app developers were victims. There was Ocean Lotus, a threat that infected a few users in China. Finally there was another nameless specimen discovered that users of MacKeeper attacked.

Adware

Why do Mac users with a surge of potentially unwanted software (PUPs) had to face, such as adware. "Adware for Mac multiplies like the proverbial rabbits," said analyst Thomas Reed. According to him making many Mac users with adware.While adware steal any information or money, it can cause problems. Thus users find it annoying and can cause performance problems and crashes.

Yet there is also possible, according to Reed a positive side because Mac users aware of online threats, which is an immediate serious danger. "This can ensure safe behavior, something that users were often told it was not necessary, as" Macs do not get viruses. "And that behavior can make a difference if there appear really something evil in the future."