Java apps can now be prevented from running in the browser
Oracle has released the newest version of its Java SE Development Kit (JDK 7u10), and apart from patching a few bugs, it has also introduced a couple of welcome changes that …
Scarlett Johansson hacker gets 10 years in prison
36-year-old Florida resident Christopher Chaney has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and to pay $66,000 restitution for having hacked the email accounts of Scarlett …
Android botnet spreads SMS spam
Researchers from two security firms have detected widespread SMS spam campaigns aimed at making users download a new Android Trojan that ropes their devices into a mobile …
Who has access to your network and data?
GFI Software released guidelines for businesses ahead of the end of year holiday period, traditionally a time when many office-based businesses close for the festive season, …
56 alleged members of card fraud ring arrested in Europe
56 suspected members of a major network of payment card fraudsters (38 in Bulgaria, 17 in Italy and 1 in the Netherlands) have been arrested in a coordinated raid across …
14,000 Indian websites hacked in 2012
It has been reported that over 14,000 Indian websites have been hacked by cyber criminals this year, an increase of nearly 57 percent from 2009. Barry Shteiman, Senior …
Fluke Networks increases BYOD device visibility
Fluke Networks announced a new BYOD Classification capability that reduces the cost and time needed to optimize and secure a wireless network for authorized and unauthorized …
Blue Coat acquires Crossbeam Systems
Blue Coat Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Crossbeam Systems. The acquisition is expected to close on December 31, 2012. “Our service provider and …
Carberp-in-the-Mobile found on Google Play
Everybody knows (or should know) that downloading apps from third party online markets is dangerous, but even official markets such as Google Play can’t be considered …
Payment processor for scareware cybercrime ring jailed
A Swedish credit card payment processor was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for his role in an international cybercrime ring that netted $71 million by infecting …
Facebook users targeted with bogus Walmart gift card offer
Christmas season should be a happy and relaxed time, but it often isn’t – especially when the money is tight. There are feasts to be planned and presents to be …
Phishers lure users in with fake Facebook security app
A recently discovered phishing scam aimed at Facebook users proves that even the best intentions can sometimes lead to terrible results, Symantec warns. The phishers set up a …