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Mac Malware Found With Valid Developer ID At Freedom ConferenceAngolan activist targeted for screenshot spying The annual Oslo Freedom Conference, where activists meet to share tips on advancing human rights, has thrown up an unusual piece of Apple OS X malware.… |
Bromium: A Virtualization Technology To Kill All Malware, Forever 14th May 2013 [5 days ago] from ZDNet A new approach to virtualization could vaporize malware on desktops, mobile operating systems and even cloud-based DaaS. |
LulzSec Hacktivists Handed Longest Ever Jail Sentences For Hacking 16th May 2013 [3 days ago] from Guardian British hackers masterminded cyber-attacks on major global institutions including the CIA, Sony, the FBI and NintendoA group of young British computer hackers who masterminded sophisticated cyber-attacks on major global institutions from their bedrooms... |
Cyber Attack Identity Theft Hackers 12th May 2013 [7 days ago] from Topix A News Limited investigation has discovered that the AFP has been monitoring hacking forums for tech-savvy teenagers in the hope of guiding them away from a path of crime. |
LulzSec Hacktivists Handed Longest Ever UK Jail Sentences For Hacking 16th May 2013 [3 days ago] from Guardian British hackers masterminded cyber-attacks on major global institutions including the CIA, Sony, the FBI and NintendoA group of young British computer hackers who masterminded sophisticated cyber-attacks on major global institutions from their bedrooms... |
LulzSec Hacktivists Handed Long Jail Sentences For Hacking 16th May 2013 [3 days ago] from Guardian British hackers who masterminded cyber-attacks on global institutions including CIA, Sony, FBI and Nintendo jailed for up to 32 monthsA group of young British computer hackers who masterminded sophisticated cyber-attacks on major global institutions from... |
Cars Internet Connectivity Poses Cyber Attack Threat 17th May 2013 [2 days ago] from Topix Wellington, May 16 : With the cars becoming more powered and connected to the Internet and operated by computers, the risk of cyber attacks have arisen. |
Interview With We Are Anonymous Author Parmy Olson [PODCAST]In this podcast Chester interviews Parmy Olson author of "We are Anonymous" about her thoughts on LulzSec, their sentencing and the Anonymous movement. Parmy also shares some of her thoughts on Firefox OS and other developments from Mobile World Congress... |
Researchers Develop Algorithm To Protect Networks From Cyber Attacks 14th May 2013 [4 days ago] from Topix Amidst increasing concern about cybersecurity , researchers at North Carolina State University have taken one step closer to guarding Americas infrastructure from Cylon attack. |
Credit Card Skimming Scams Arent Going Anywhere 12th May 2013 [7 days ago] from Topix Nationwide, a rather insidious type of identity theft that can affect thousands of consumers without a hint that its happening. |
Microsoft Patches Nearly Three Dozen Security VulnerabilitiesMicrosoft released 10 security bulletins today, including two critical bulletins that address vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer [IE].
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Apple IPhone Encryption Causing Police BacklogApple iPhone Encryption Causing Police Backlog |
Interview With ‘We Are Anonymous’ Author Parmy Olson [PODCAST]In this podcast Chester interviews Parmy Olson author of "We are Anonymous" about her thoughts on LulzSec, their sentencing and the Anonymous movement. Parmy also shares some of her thoughts on Firefox OS and other developments from Mobile World Congress... |
DDoS Attack Trends Highlight Increasing Sophistication, Larger SizeThough the Spamhaus DDoS attack showed the potential devastation of increasing bandwidth, DDoS attack trends show DDoS type to be just as important. |
Sony Hacking Suspect Smashes Computers To Get Out Of ProsecutionThe Columbus, Ohio man has been sentenced to one year of house arrest for stymying an FBI investigation into the 2011 hacks, which saw millions of online players data breached.
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Philippine Hackers Hit Taiwan Govt Sites 12th May 2013 [6 days ago] from Topix A cyber battle has erupted following the shooting of a Taiwanese fishing boat by the Philippine coast guards, paralyzing the websites of both countries presidents, as well as those of Taiwans Ministry of National Defense , Ministry of Economic Affairs... |
PSN Hacker Smashes Computer, Gets Out Of 20 Year, $250,000 Sentence 13th May 2013 [5 days ago] from Topix Remember when the PlayStation Network was hacked way back in April of 2011? The event that single handedly justified paying for an on-line service with every diehard Xbox 360 fanboy? Well it seems one of the people responsible for the the security breach... |
The US Government Might Be The Biggest Hacker In The WorldThe US Government Might Be The Biggest Hacker In The World |
How To Respond To A Data BreachDespite all of the advice on preventing data breaches, such breaches will inevitably happen. The right preparation will help you respond quickly and contain the damage. |
Hacking Exploit Pops Up For Bethesdas Skyrim And FalloutHacking Exploit Pops Up For Bethesdas Skyrim And Fallout |
Colin Was Here - Sky News Twitter Not Hacked As A Disaster Recovery Test Message Is Accidentally PostedThe Sky Newsbreak Twitter account appears to have been hacked, or at least hijacked, earlier today. But who *is* Colin? |
Saudi-based Mobily Seeks U.S. Hackers Help To Build A Mobile Spying System Microsoft Patches Department Of Labor, Pwn2Own IE VulnerabilitiesMicrosofts May 2013 Patch Tuesday security updates include patches for the IE 8 zero day at the heart of the Department of Labor watering hole attacks. |
Pro-Assad Hackers Attack UK Newspaper FTs Website, Twitter FeedLONDON (Reuters) - The website of British newspaper the Financial Times was hacked on Friday, apparently by the "Syrian Electronic Army", a group of hackers and on-line activists who say they support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Stories on the FTs... |
Upgrades To Travnet Botnet Gives Attackers Full Control Of Infected SystemsCyber-criminals are actively updating the Travnet malware and improving the botnets infrastructure to boost its document-stealing capabilities, researchers found.
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