Metasploit Framework 3.4.0 released
The Metasploit Framework is a development platform for creating security tools and exploits. The framework is used by network security professionals to perform penetration …
Sourcefire introduces their SSL Appliance
Sourcefire announced its new SSL Appliance which enables the Sourcefire intrusion prevention system (IPS) to inspect SSL-secured traffic – blocking malicious traffic …
RSA fights man-in-the-browser attacks
RSA Man-in-the-Browser Solutions is a portfolio of anti-fraud services designed to provide defense against theft of online information. It includes newly enhanced transaction …
Phishing page steals prepaid debit card account information
Many people don’t have a regular or a big enough income to receive a debit card, but would still like to have one since it can be really handy when settling bills or …
Combat the malvertising threat
Malicious advertising, also referred to as “malvertising,” is a relatively new attack vector for cyber criminals that is quickly on the rise. With malvertising, …
Entrust SPOC ePassport released
Entrust released the Entrust SPOC ePassport solution. An important protocol developed by the European Union and the Brussels Interoperability Group (BIG), SPOC serves as the …
Malware and spam trends continue to grow
A new McAfee report uncovered that a USB worm has taken the No. 1 spot for top malware worldwide. Spam trends show that email subjects vary greatly from country to country …
Web browsers leave ‘fingerprints’ as you surf
An overwhelming majority of web browsers have unique signatures – creating identifiable “fingerprints” that could be used to track you as you surf the …
Cryptmount: Create and manage secure filing systems on Linux
Cryptmount is a utility for GNU/Linux operating systems which allows an ordinary user to mount an encrypted filing system without requiring superuser privileges. It is aimed …
Rogue software details: CyberSecurity
CyberSecurity is a rogue security application. In order to remove it, find out what files to look for below. Known system changes: Files c:\Desktop\Cyber Security.lnk Folders …
Zeus-friendly ISP taken down
The latest in the string of “bulletproof” ISPs has been taken down on Friday, after its upstream service provider (DIGERNET) has been disconnected. PROXIEZ-NET …
The telephony denial of service attack
While you’re wondering why your phone is ringing incessantly and every time you answer it you hear nothing, a recorded message or an advertisement, thieves are likely …
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