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Kaspersky reports DDoS attacks no longer motivated by financially-driven fraud
Kaspersky reports DDoS attacks no longer motivated by financially-driven fraud
In its Q2 analysis of DDoS attacks, Kaspersky Lab reports that the old principle of most attacks being driven by financially-motived hackers has gone by the board, with politically-motivated attacks from Anonymous and LulzSec changing the DDoS playing field.
Sept. 2, 2011
First Data taps Trusteer for FFIEC online banking security
First Data taps Trusteer for FFIEC online banking security
Trusteer has secured a headline deal with First Data, under which its Rapport and Pinpoint online banking protection will be offered as part of the First Data solutions offered to the firm's clients.
Sept. 2, 2011
New VoIP trojan hitting companies using internet telephony services
New VoIP trojan hitting companies using internet telephony services
A new VOIP trojan – TrojansVOIP – is reportedly doing the rounds and allowing cybercriminals to take control of corporate internet telephony systems to make free premium rate and international calls.
Sept. 2, 2011
CESG unveils certification scheme for IT security professionals
CESG unveils certification scheme for IT security professionals
CESG - the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance – has unveiled a certification scheme for professionals in the field.
Sept. 2, 2011
DHS warns about phishing scams related to Hurricane Irene, 9/11 anniversary
DHS warns about phishing scams related to Hurricane Irene, 9/11 anniversary
The Department of Homeland Security is warning computers users to be cautious about phishing scams and cyberattacks related to Hurricane Irene and the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Sept. 2, 2011
Pakistan bans VPNs to prevent users accessing banned websites
Pakistan bans VPNs to prevent users accessing banned websites
Pakistani authorities have banned the use of virtual private networks in a crackdown on internet access.
Sept. 1, 2011
Online news senior slams Android – and its users – for sloppy security
Online news senior slams Android – and its users – for sloppy security
The president emeritus of the ONA – the Online News Association – has slammed the Android operating system for its inherent insecurity.
Sept. 1, 2011
Trend Micro says agentless security is best option for virtual and private cloud users
Trend Micro says agentless security is best option for virtual and private cloud users
A Trend Micro senior says that agentless security is rapidly becoming a key option when defending virtual and private cloud environments.
Sept. 1, 2011
Which? Computing gives thumbs up to free smartphone and tablet tracking software
Which? Computing gives thumbs up to free smartphone and tablet tracking software
The latest Which? Computing magazine asks the question whether smartphone and tablet computer tracking software can help to catch a thief and, of course, return the hardware to its owner.
Sept. 1, 2011
WikiLeaks to sue Guardian after identity of sources accidentally revealed
WikiLeaks to sue Guardian after identity of sources accidentally revealed
Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks is suing the Guardian over allegations that the newspaper published a password to files which led to the identity of top secret sources being revealed.
Sept. 1, 2011
Newer, simpler tools bring malware analysis to smaller enterprises
Newer, simpler tools bring malware analysis to smaller enterprises
The bar has been lowered when it comes to organizations doing their own malware analysis in-house. That was the sentiment of one forensic analyst from Norman, the Norway-based provider of anti-malware technologies.
Sept. 1, 2011
Firms should take coordinated response to hacktivists, ISF advises
Firms should take coordinated response to hacktivists, ISF advises
Organizations should ensure that their information security, public relations, and legal departments coordinate their response to a hacktivist attack, recommends Greg Nowak with the Information Security Forum (ISF).
Aug. 31, 2011