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Computer security firm Symantec extorted by hackers – YAHOO!

SecureTech — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:32:08 +0000

Computer security firm Symantec on Tuesday confirmed it tried to turn the tables on hackers who threatened to release stolen source code if a demand for $ 50,000 was not met. An email exchange posted online at pastebin.com revealed how Symantec negotiated … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Computer security company warns users about hackers – KMOV

SecureTech — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:32:01 +0000

(KMOV) – A popular computer security company is warning customers not to use one of its products. Symantec Corporation now has a warning on its website urging users to disable the “PC Anywhere” software. Hackers stole the Symantec secret … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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The Hacker’s Underground Handbook

SecureTech — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:37:38 +0000

The Information Given in this Book will put you into a hacker’s mindset and teach you all of the hacker’s secret ways. The Hacker’s Underground Handbook is for the people out there that wish to get into the the amazing field of hacking. It introduces you to many topics like programming, Linux, password cracking, network [...]

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Hackers, IT units to focus on smartphone security in 2012 – Firstpost

SecureTech — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:49:53 +0000

Firstpost Hackers, IT units to focus on smartphone security in 2012FirstpostGetty Images “Mobile security has become a major concern since smartphone transactions are now of much higher value, including corporate data access, managing personal finances and online purchases,” said Steven Nathasingh, chief of US research firm …and more » “mobile security” – Google News Posted from: [...]

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Hackers, IT units focusing on smartphone security – Business Standard

SecureTech — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:49:40 +0000

Business Standard Hackers, IT units focusing on smartphone securityBusiness Standard“Mobile security has become a major concern since smartphone transactions are now of much higher value, including corporate data access, managing personal finances and online purchases,” said Steven Nathasingh, chief of US research firm Vaxa Inc. Most … “mobile security” – Google News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook: Finding and Exploiting Security Flaws

SecureTech — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:30:37 +0000

The highly successful security book returns with a new edition, completely updatedWeb applications are the front door to most organizations, exposing them to attacks that may disclose personal information, execute fraudulent transactions, or compromise ordinary users. This practical book has been completely updated and revised to discuss the latest step-by-step techniques for attacking and defending [...]

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DNA Hackers: Synthetic biology weaponized , zero-day exploit to infect your brain?

SecureTech — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:59:40 +0000

They will also be able to create targeted against a single individual based on his or her own unique biology,” reported The Washington Post. “We will need anti- software and defenses just as we have for software. Read the original post on Computer Virus Attack – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Lockheed, other defence firms targeted by hackers

SecureTech — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:00:24 +0000

Adobe credited Lockheed and other companies in the Defense Security Information Exchange, a group of major defence contractors that share information about … approaches such as anti- software were ineffective against … Read the original post on Computer Virus Attack – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Hackers Hit 29 Chemical Makers in ‘Nitro’ , Symantec Says

SecureTech — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:28 +0000

The allowed the hackers to get a ‘s Internet Protocol address, the names of other computers on the network and passwords stored by Microsoft Corp.’s Windows program, according to the report. The goal of the was to gain … Read the original post on Computer Virus Attack – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Exclusive: Nasdaq hackers spied on directors (Jim Finkle/Reuters)

SecureTech — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:41:15 +0000

Jim Finkle / Reuters:Exclusive: Nasdaq hackers spied on directors — (Reuters) – Hackers who infiltrated the Nasdaq’s computer systems installed malicious software on the exchange’s computers that allowed them to spy on scores of directors of publicly held companies, according to two people familiar with an investigation into the matter. Read the original post on [...]

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