Ever since malware writers swapped worldwide infamy for hefty profits, they’ve become a larger problem to deal with. And as the game of cat-and-mouse with antivirus software programmers continues, hackers remain one step ahead of their chief nemesis.
In the article, “‘Viruses Are Winning’: Malware Threat Outpaces Antivirus Software,” not only has malware gotten stealthier, it’s multiplied in variety and volume at an unmanageable rate. According to Sean-Paul Correll, a threat researcher at Panda Security, in 2006 the growth in malware samples were doubling year-after-year. By 2009, that number jumped to 25 million new strains, more than the previous 20 years combined. Continue reading this post…
There is no question that cyberspace is a new frontline in traditional and untraditional conflict. Many nations and organizations have the ability, directly and by proxy, to target and attack critical infrastructure within the US and worldwide. The recent cyber attacks launched within China against Google and several other companies raised questions about the state of industry preparedness to help defend cyberspace.
The US government relies on commercial industry to safeguard the Internet, telecommunications, power, water, and other critical infrastructure that underpin our national economy. Elements of this infrastructure also directly support our ability to project military power worldwide. Continue reading this post…
Earlier today, CoreTrace announced a record breaking 2009. The results are further proof that CoreTrace’s award-winning BOUNCER technology continues to be one of the leading endpoint security solutions in the application whitelisting market.
Some of the highlights include:
- Eighth consecutive quarter of record growth.
- 500 percent revenue growth over 2008.
- GlobalSCAPE Inc. investment of $2.3 million. Continue reading this post…
Earlier today, GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GSB) announced that it has entered into an investment term sheet with CoreTrace. Subject to definitive agreements, GlobalSCAPE will invest in CoreTrace in return for an equity position and a seat on the CoreTrace board of directors.
In the announcement, Jim Morris, president and CEO of GlobalSCAPE, explained part of his company’s interest in CoreTrace:
“Because malware has proliferated exponentially, traditional solutions are increasingly stressed beyond their ability to keep pace with the virus of the day. The CoreTrace whitelisting technology has tremendous potential, similar to the early days of the anti-virus market.” Continue reading this post…