Crimeware

Research in applied security, from mobile malware detection to improved user interfaces.

by Markus Jakobsson

Dr. Markus Jakobsson is a leading voice in advising on advancements in understanding phishing, crimeware and mobile security. He specializes in research around applied security, ranging from mobile malware detection to improved user interfaces. He is Principal Scientist at PayPal, and CTO/co-founder of FatSkunk, a San Diego based mobile malware startup. Dr. Jakobsson has authored numerous books and more than 100 peer-reviewed conference and journal articles. In 2012, he released two books: The Death of the Internet and Mobile Authentication: Problems and Solutions. He holds more than 50 patents and more than 100 pending patents.

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Can you tell a good URL from a bad one?

Posted Jul 29, 2008 - 01:58 pm

Look at these three URLs: www.accountonline.com, www.democratic-party.us, www.wachovia.pin-update.com. Can you tell which (if any) correspond to legitimate service providers? Do you think the average Internet user can tell, too?
Security, crimeware, deceit
Better law enforcement -- always good for us?

Posted Jul 22, 2008 - 10:47 am

If law enforcement improves, we will all be safer. Right? Well actually, maybe not.
Security, crimeware, data mining
Free iPhones -- then what?

Posted Jul 16, 2008 - 05:15 pm

Is free a good thing? Maybe not. Let's consider the impact on Internet security of heavily discounted smartphones. It could be quite a disaster.
Security, crimeware, free

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