Technology security professionals seeking wisdom from industry leaders in San Francisco this week saw more of the dark side than they had expected: a procession of CEO speakers whose companies have been hacked.
“It’s pretty discouraging,” said Gregory Roll, who came for advice and to consider buying security software for his employer, a large bank which he declined to name because he was not a
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Google Finds 9,500 Malicious Sites Every Day
Posted by ptoone (#1) 334 days ago (http://www.pcmag.com)
Google today provided an update on its security efforts, revealing that it identifies almost 10,000 new malicious websites every day and serves up millions of daily malware-related warnings to users.
Google finds about 9,500 new malicious websites every day, Niels Provos from Google's security team wrote in a blog post.
Read post from Google: http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.ca/2012/06/sa
Google finds about 9,500 new malicious websites every day, Niels Provos from Google's security team wrote in a blog post.
Read post from Google: http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.ca/2012/06/sa
Hackers politely deface security firm website, suggest fixes
Posted by ptoone (#1) 412 days ago (http://arstechnica.com)
A Cayman Islands security firm got a bit of unsolicited web security advice on March 30 from MalSec, a group of "malicious security" hackers who recently broke into a server belonging to the Nigerian Senate. But unlike some of the nastier site defacements done recently by members of Anonymous' #AntiSec collective—including takedowns of two Federal Trade Commission sites—the MalSec hackers left th
Massive U.S. cyberattack announced by Anonymous #OpUSA
Posted by ptoone (#1) 16 days ago (http://www.bankinfosecurity.com)
Anonymous announced phase one of a massive cyberattack, called Op USA, on U.S government and banking websites scheduled for next Tuesday, May 7.
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HIGH profiel target list
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http://www.pentagonchannel.mil/
http://www.archives.g
Tracking Down the UDID Breach Source
Posted by thexyz (#3) 251 days ago (http://intrepidusgroup.com)
I’d heard about the alleged FBI/Apple UDID leak shortly after arriving at work last Tuesday morning, and immediately downloaded and began reviewing the data. Less than an hour later, I’d surmised that comparing apps across multiple devices might help narrow down the source.
Read more: http://intrepidusgroup.com/insight/2012/09/tracking-udid-src/
Read more: http://intrepidusgroup.com/insight/2012/09/tracking-udid-src/
US Department of Homeland Security and U.S Navy hacked
Posted by thexyz (#3) 330 days ago (http://pastebin.com)
Using a blind SQL injection method, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S Navy websites once again victims of a security beach. This time hacking group called "Digital-corruption" hacked into subdomains of both sites and leak database info on pastebin.
How to hide emails from government snooping
Posted by ptoone (#1) 410 days ago (http://www.guardian.co.uk)
You already know how to keep messages private: you just encrypt the contents using a password. But although this kind of technology has been freely available to PC users since Phil Zimmermann launched PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) in 1991, hardly anyone uses it. The benefits of email and online messaging are that they are fast and relatively frictionless – you don't need to address an envelope, find
Security Vulnerability in Firefox 16
Posted by thexyz (#3) 220 days ago (https://blog.mozilla.org)
Issue:
Mozilla is aware of a security vulnerability in the current release version of Firefox (version 16). The vulnerability could allow a malicious site to potentially determine which websites users have visited and have access to the URL or URL parameters. As a precaution, users can downgrade to version 15.0.1 by following these instructions [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/new/]. Alternative
Mozilla is aware of a security vulnerability in the current release version of Firefox (version 16). The vulnerability could allow a malicious site to potentially determine which websites users have visited and have access to the URL or URL parameters. As a precaution, users can downgrade to version 15.0.1 by following these instructions [http://www.mozilla.org/firefox/new/]. Alternative
Apple Removes Claims Of Virus Immunity
Posted by thexyz (#3) 328 days ago (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk)
Apple has quietly removed a claim from its website that its computers do not get viruses.
A recent wave of virus attacks against Macs, including the Flashback botnet have apparently forced it to reconsider its message.
Previously Apple boasted that its Mac OS X operating system "doesn't get PC viruses".
That has now been changed. Apple's website now states that Mac OS X is "built to be s
A recent wave of virus attacks against Macs, including the Flashback botnet have apparently forced it to reconsider its message.
Previously Apple boasted that its Mac OS X operating system "doesn't get PC viruses".
That has now been changed. Apple's website now states that Mac OS X is "built to be s
Half a million Mac computers 'infected with malware'
Posted by bbc (#13) 409 days ago (http://www.bbcc.co.uk)
More than half a million Apple computers have been infected with the Flashback Trojan, according to a Russian anti-virus firm.
An investigation by Dr Web suggests that about 600,000 Macs have installed the malware - potentially allowing them to be hijacked and used as a "botnet".
It says that more than half that number are based in the US.
An investigation by Dr Web suggests that about 600,000 Macs have installed the malware - potentially allowing them to be hijacked and used as a "botnet".
It says that more than half that number are based in the US.
Hackers and foreign spies are bombarding government departments and businesses around the clock in what has become one of the “greatest challenges” of modern times.
As well as targeting state or trade secrets, the cyber criminals and anarchists also try to disrupt infrastructure and communications, and even satellite systems.
William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, told The Daily Telegraph th
As well as targeting state or trade secrets, the cyber criminals and anarchists also try to disrupt infrastructure and communications, and even satellite systems.
William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, told The Daily Telegraph th
MI5 fighting 'astonishing' level of cyber-attacks
Posted by bbc (#13) 327 days ago (http://www.bbc.co.uk)
MI5 is working to counter "astonishing" levels of cyber-attacks on UK industry, the organisation's chief has said.
In his first public speech for two years, Jonathan Evans warned internet "vulnerabilities" were being exploited by criminals as well as states.
The attacks were a threat to the integrity of information, he added.
Read full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18586681
In his first public speech for two years, Jonathan Evans warned internet "vulnerabilities" were being exploited by criminals as well as states.
The attacks were a threat to the integrity of information, he added.
Read full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18586681
Security experts lambaste Apple’s slow response on Mac malware fix
Posted by ptoone (#1) 402 days ago (http://www.theglobeandmail.com)
The cybersecurity community raked Apple Inc. (AAPL-Q628.081.880.30%) over the coals on Wednesday, saying the company had dragged its heels on eradicating malware that experts say may have infected up to 600,000 Macintosh computers and can be used to ferret out sensitive user information.
The consumer electronics company said it was working on finding and ridding “Flashback” malware that exploi
The consumer electronics company said it was working on finding and ridding “Flashback” malware that exploi
How hackers exploit 'the seven deadly sins'
Posted by thexyz (#3) 153 days ago (http://www.bbc.co.uk)
The phenomenon of "social engineering" is behind the vast majority of successful hacking.
This isn't the high tech wizardry of Hollywood but is a good, old-fashioned confidence trick.
It's been updated for the modern age, and although modern terms such as "phishing" and "smishing" are used to describe the specific tricks used, they all rely upon a set of human characteristics which, with du
This isn't the high tech wizardry of Hollywood but is a good, old-fashioned confidence trick.
It's been updated for the modern age, and although modern terms such as "phishing" and "smishing" are used to describe the specific tricks used, they all rely upon a set of human characteristics which, with du
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