Android Trojan Mimics PC Drive-by Malware Attack – PCWorld
Android Trojan Mimics PC Drive-by Malware AttackPCWorld(See also "5 Free Android Security Apps: Keep Your Smartphone Safe.") This isn't quite a PC drive-by attack because the user still needs to install the app, at which point it relies on the user having ticked the "Unknown Sources" box (in most cases … “android security” – Google [...]
Linux Firewalls: Attack Detection and Response
System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (IDS) are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack.Linux Firewalls discusses the technical details of the iptables [...]
Android Security Hole of the Week: Researchers ID New, Severe DoS Attack – CIO (blog)
TechWeekEurope UK Android Security Hole of the Week: Researchers ID New, Severe DoS AttackCIO (blog)This week's Android security hole of note is a newly discovered flaw in all versions of Google's Android OS for that could let Bad Guys execute Denial of Service (DoS) attacks and disable users' smartphones and tablets in two minutes or [...]
Anonymous Launches Attack a Day After Bust – CIO Today
CIO Today Anonymous Launches Attack a Day After BustCIO TodayThe hacking group Anonymous launched a web attack Wednesday on the Internet security firm PandaLabs, a day after charges were filed against five alleged leaders of the group. "We are Antisec we'll fight till the end," said the message posted on …Anonymous Targets Panda Labs Following [...]
In Attack on Vatican Web Site, a Glimpse of Hackers’ Tactics – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
In Attack on Vatican Web Site, a Glimpse of Hackers' TacticsPittsburgh Post GazetteAnonymous, which first gained widespread notice with an attack on the Church of Scientology in 2008, has since carried out hundreds of increasingly bold strikes, taking aim at perceived enemies including law enforcement agencies, Internet security …and more » “internet security” – Google News
Finding the Cleanup Crew After a Messy Hack Attack – New York Times
Finding the Cleanup Crew After a Messy Hack AttackNew York TimesIn the messy world of computer security breaches, Kevin Mandia is something like the Wolf. Mr. Mandia has spent his entire career cleaning up problems much like the recent breach at Stratfor, the security group based in Austin, Tex., that was hacked …and more » “computer [...]
attack targets new Apple users
E-mail attack launched on Christmas day looks to fool new Apple product owners to disclose personal information including credit card details, says security vendor. Cybercriminals looking to cash in on new Apple users sent out a “vast” e-mail …
SMS attack on Windows Phone forces reboot, disables messaging
Attackers can send a maliciously-crafted SMS to a Windows Phone, causing it to reboot and disable messaging functionality. “The flaw appears to affect other aspects of the Windows Phone operating system too,” reported WinRumors. Read more
Amazon attack claims your account is about to expire
Have you received an email telling you that your Amazon.com account is about to expire? Does the message urge you to confirm that you need to confirm “wether” (sic) you wish to continue to use the account or risk deactivation? Well, hold up a …
Firms to trial sharing of cyber attack data
LONDON (Reuters) – The government will try to bolster defences against cyber attack by encouraging companies to overcome their reluctance to admit breaches and share their experiences with each other, the government said on Friday.
