Millions of Coldfusion sites need to apply patches
ProCheckUp were able to access every file including username and passwords from a server running ColdFusion. This was completed through a directory traversal and file …
D-Link routers get DNSSEC and CAPTCHA protection
D-Link enhanced its router security to a higher level of protection by incorporating both CAPTCHA and DNSSEC to guard against hacking, worms, viruses and other malicious Web …
Apple iOS 4.0.2 fixes security vulnerabilities
Apple released the iOS 4.0.2 Update for iPhone and iPod touch which addresses security vulnerabilities that have been making the news lately. iOS 4.0.2 can be downloaded and …
Expert’s biggest worry is foreign-backed government spying
Spying by foreign-backed governments to steal corporate information was the greatest concern identified by nearly 62 percent who participated in a recent survey. The …
Adobe fixes critical vulnerabilities in Flash Player, AIR, Flash Media Server and ColdFusion
Adobe has released new versions of its Flash Player, AIR, Flash Media Server and a hot fix for ColdFusion. Flash Player and AIR Critical memory corruption vulnerabilities have …
Microsoft fixes 34 vulnerabilities in mammoth Patch Tuesday
In yesterday’s mammoth Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released 14 security bulletins, addressing 34 vulnerabilities, and included the out-of-band security bulletin released a …
First SMS Android Trojan
The first SMS Trojan made specifically for smartphones running Google’s Android OS has been detected by Kaspersky, and it seems that quite a few devices have been …
Loss of personal information as stressful as losing a job
An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that their personal online actions can help make the greater online world safer for everyone, including their friends, family, …
Hippo-vomiting Anaconda scam targets Facebook users
Sophos is warning Facebook users about a virally spreading survey scam. The attack involves a rogue application that automatically posts status updates and wall posts on …
Domain name registration scam halted
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently halted the operations of Canadian con artists who allegedly posed as domain name registrars and convinced thousands of U.S. …
Phishers offer false security in exchange for your Facebook password
It is possible that the recent launch of Facebook’s Safety page gave phishers the idea of launching one of their own, since Symantec recently detected a phishing website …
It’s time to be proactive on cybersecurity
In light of recent cyberespionage, the breakup of cybercrime rings, and the threats that sophisticated malware such as Stuxnet present to critical infrastructures, McAfee Labs …