Zeljka Zorz
Are malware hybrids the next big threat?
Recent encounters with hybridized malware files have left Trend Micro researchers wondering if they have been designed that way or if they are just an undesirable side effect …
Will the DHS receive authority over private sector networks?
A bill that would give the U.S. Department of Homeland Security the power to impose federal cybersecurity standards on private sector companies whose flawless functioning is …
New type of ATM skimming attacks
ATMs in Europe have lately been hit with skimming attacks that are not only effective, but also rather brazen – the criminals have taken to reprogramming the …
Sweden to issue international arrest warrant for Wikileaks’ spokesman
A month after he’s been denied a Swedish residence and work permit – most likely because of the rape and molestation accusations that have been been brought up …
Whitehat hacker’s laptop, cellphones seized and searched
The well-known whitehat hacker and security researcher that goes by the handle Moxie Marlinspike has recently experienced firsthand the electronical device search that …
Fake documents sold on Facebook
I never thought I would see a page like this on Facebook, but I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised: “We offer only original high-quality fake passports, …
New Google service could be a godsend to scammers
The Instant Previews service that Google launched last week allows users to click on the magnifying glass icon next to a result’s title or on its background in order to …
Curiosity fuels Chatroulette and Facebook scam
Another scam taking advantage of the curiosity of users is spreading on Facebook. This time, the lure is a supposedly embarrassing and disgusting chance meeting between father …
Malware pushers lure victims with leaked Harry Potter movie screener
News that a partial DVD screener of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 has been leaked just days before the film’s scheduled worldwide premiere, has made …
Well crafted PayPal phishing e-mail doing rounds
A well crafted e-mail purportedly coming from the “PayPal Review Department” has been hitting inboxes lately. In it, potential victims are notified that due to …
OpenSSL remote code execution patched
New, patched versions of the OpenSSL server have been released on Tuesday in order to close down a hole that could allow attackers to execute a DoS attack and remote arbitrary …
News about royal engagement leads to malware
Taking advantage of the long awaited news of the engagement of Prince William of England to his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton, malware pushers have hopped immediately on …