Malware found on HTC Android phone from Vodafone
HTC mobile device running Android was distributed by Vodafone with a botnet program on it, as well as Conficker and a password-stealing Trojan, Panda Labs says.

Microsoft warns of zero-day IE hole on Patch Tuesday
New vulnerability in Windows and Office could allow an attacker to take control of IE 6 and IE 7 systems, software maker says.

Drudge Report accused of serving malware, again
Drudge says a Senate committee has falsely accused the conservative news aggregation site of spreading malware, but a CNET reader says it's true.

Backdoor found in Energizer Duo USB battery charger
The battery maker says it doesn't know how the Trojan got into the software it offered via download for Windows-based computers.

Police get Webcam pictures in school spy case
Two IT employees at Lower Merion School District have been put on administrative leave while alleged misuse of Webcams in student laptops is investigated.

At RSA 2010, the secure and the insecure (photos)
The cybersecurity conference in San Francisco brings together hackers and security professionals to decode the latest threats to the digital world.

RSA 2010: Taking on cyberthreats
roundup Everyone who's got cybersecurity on the brain--politicians, Web giants, and security vendors alike--are descending on RSA this week.

Microsoft to fix eight Windows and Office holes
Microsoft will have a relatively light Patch Tuesday next week, fixing eight holes with two bulletins, but a fix for a zero-day VBScript vulnerability is still pending.

Symantec exhibit makes cybercrime tangible
In a highly visual, hands-on display at RSA, the security firm shows tools and methods used for cybercrime and identity fraud.

'Mission Impossible'-style heist hits N.J. Best Buy
Stealthy thieves rob a Best Buy in New Jersey "Mission Impossible" style, making off with $26,000 in Apple laptops.