Growing security crisis for mobile networks
The wireless nature of the cellular networks makes them more susceptible to criminal attack, according to a Heavy Reading report. “If anything, our research suggests …
HTTPS Everywhere now protects against Firesheep
The EFF launched a new version of HTTPS Everywhere, a security tool that offers enhanced protection for Firefox browser users against Firesheep and other exploits of webpage …
Former Ford employee stole company secrets worth millions
An interesting case of theft of industrial trade secrets was unveiled yesterday as news that the culprit – one Xiang Dong (“Mike”) Yu – has pleaded …
Worst offending IP addresses for sending spam and viruses
Security analysts at WatchGuard have identified the worst offending IP addresses for sending the most email spam and viruses, along with the top 10 most popular viruses. Top …
Multiply users urged to download disguised malware
Users of the Multiply social networking site have lately been targeted with malicious personal messages coming from accounts opened by cybercriminals. The message implies that …
Most employees will steal company secrets if fired
Insider threats are mainly comprised of normal, mainstream employees. Most strikingly, the Imperva survey found that 70% of respondents had clear plans to take something with …
Christmas tree app virus hoax on Facebook
Facebook users should not share a fake virus warning that is circulating quickly on the site. The warning is against a Christmas tree app and although anyone could at any time …
Exploit code for still unpatched 0-day used by Stuxnet released
After Stuxnet hit, it was discovered that it took advantage of four previously unknown Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to spread and compromise targeted systems. Three of …
Bruce Schneier on cyberwar and cybercrime
In this video, Bruce Schneier examined the future of cyberwar and cyber security. He explored the current debate on the threat of cyber war, asking whether or not the threat …
How to stay safe while shopping online
While shoppers are looking for the hottest deals from online retailers to kick off their holiday shopping, cybercriminals are also looking to “score big” – …
Malaysian hacker breached Federal Reserve and DoD contractor networks
When agents arrested Malasyian Lin Mun Poo on account of selling US$1,000 worth of stolen credit card numbers just hours after he arrived in the U.S., they probably …
Google Apps Script API flaw allowed attacker to impersonate Google
Details about a recently discovered and exploited vulnerability that allowed a 21-year-old Armenian hacker to harvest GMail addresses and send to their owners a message coming …
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