Tag Archive for: Risks

‘Remote control’ computer programs pose terror risks to aeroplanes – News.com.au

Australian cyber-security expert Ty Miller … “That would give us full administrator access to the whole computer system and access to potentially sensitive documents and data,” he said. He cited the Stuxnet worm incident, where an unknown attacker …
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Risks of cyber war ‘over-hyped’ says OECD study (BBC)

BBC:
Risks of cyber war ‘over-hyped’ says OECD study  —  A huge solar flare could give rise to a global cyber shock, warns the report  —  The vast majority of hi-tech attacks described as acts of cyber war do not deserve the name, says a report.  —  The Organisation for Economic Cooperation …

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Online Holiday Phishing: Wombat Security Technologies Helps Enterprises Mitigate Risks to Their … – msnbc.com

PITTSBURGH, PA — Over the past decade, the Web has been blurring the lines between work and personal life. In the process, enterprises are discovering that their employees are susceptible to a broader range of cyber attacks. This is best exemplified …
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The Risks of Playing Online Games – Associated Content

While playing online games viruses and worms can attack a player’s computer without him or her noticing. The virus and worms can take subscription information from game sites, other personal information not related to …
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