Android ransomware 'Koler' turns into a worm, spreads via SMS

Microsoft discloses zero-day flaw, publishes quick fix Cisco slashing stake in VCE joint venture with EMC/VMware ITworld Today October 22, 2014 Android ransomware 'Koler' turns into a worm, spreads via SMS The Koler ransomware locks the device screen and displays fake messages from police agencies. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft discloses zero-day flaw, publishes quick fix 2. Cisco slashing stake in VCE joint venture with EMC/VMware 3. Broadband boost: G.fast testing lab, consortium to foster 100G over copper 4. China attacks lead Apple to alert users on iCloud threats 5. Google extends two-factor authentication with physical USB keys 6. Need to improve your network security? Try studying fungus 7. Generic pagination in C# for .NET WebAPI 8. WIN THIS BOOK: Help Your Kids with Computer Coding White Paper: Onapsis Inc. Protecting Your Company's Lifeblood Threats to mission-critical ERP data are sometimes overlooked, leaving systems exposed to potentially crippling attacks. 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