USB drive identifies and extracts data, leaving no footprint
Harris Corporation introduced a highly customizable USB thumb drive that quickly extracts targeted data from computers. The device – called BlackJack – is designed …
60% of organizations suffered $2 million losses for Web 2.0 security issues
While organizations see the potential value of Web 2.0 tools, decision makers continue to debate whether or how to allow employee usage of the technology in the workplace. A …
Free malicious PDF analysis e-book
Didier Stevens, the hacker who became a synonym for malicious PDFs, released a free e-book. It’s a chapter he wrote as co-author of a malware analysis book. For more …
Week in review: Stuxnet, XSS Twitter flaw, and 2-factor authentication from Google
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Cybercriminals steal Interpol Chief’s identity to access info on fugitives …
Bizarre tale behind conviction for botnet initiated DDoS attack
In a curious twist of fate, a man who refused to continue his collaboration with a group who’s goal was to unmask pedophiles because he was concerned that their methods …
Examining the Stuxnet worm
Digging into the Stuxnet worm reveals all kinds of interesting information. Maybe you’ve heard that the worm propagates by exploiting the Windows .lnk file vulnerability …
“Girl killed herself” Facebook scam returns
If the title of the “Girl killed herself, after her dad posted This to her Wall” Facebook page sounds somewhat familiar, it is because almost two months ago the …
E-crime gangs targeting classifieds, social networking and gaming websites
Phishing gangs have been increasing their efforts against brands in the social networking, online classifieds and online gaming industries, according to the APWG. In its …
Cisco delivers secure network connectivity for Apple iOS 4.1
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution is now available from the App Store. It offers highly secure network connectivity from any Apple iOS 4.1 device, improving the …
Cisco patches DoS flaws in IOS
Cisco has released a bundle of security updates for the IOS (the software used on Cisco Systems routers and current network switches) and the Unified Communications Manager …
Majority of U.S. federal domain names still don’t use DNSSEC
The majority of Federal agency run .gov domains are not signing their DNS with DNSSEC despite a December 2009 Federal deadline for adoption, according to an IID report. DNSSEC …
Lack of security measures still hinder cloud computing adoption
Demand for cloud computing systems clearly exists. However, better security, like multi-factor authentication and encryption, are going to be required if cloud computing …
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