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Zappos cyber attack raises fears over e-commerce
Zappos cyber attack raises fears over e-commerce
The breach of the database containing details of 24 million customers of Amazon-owned online shoe retailer Zappos has once again raised fears over the security of e-commerce.
Jan. 18, 2012
AXA global insurance company adopts data analytics to reduce fraud
AXA global insurance company adopts data analytics to reduce fraud
Insurance fraud is growing. It costs the insurance company and increases insurance premiums. AXA believes that data analytics may provide the solution.
Jan. 17, 2012
Research by Sophos reveals the gang behind Koobface
Research by Sophos reveals the gang behind Koobface
Key to a compelling and instructive detective story is the sort of security failing usually exploited by the cybercriminals, but in this instance harnessed by Sophos.
Jan. 17, 2012
Breach at Zappos exposes data on 24 million customers
Breach at Zappos exposes data on 24 million customers
Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer, is warning 24 million customers that a security breach has exposed their personal information, including partial credit card data.
Jan. 17, 2012
European test center takes network security for a 4G ride
European test center takes network security for a 4G ride
The move to high-speed 4G mobile networks poses challenges for carriers and vendors to deploy security products that can handle those high speeds and data volumes, a challenge that the European Advanced Networking Test Center (EANTC) recently put to the test.
Jan. 17, 2012
Scammers use Google Docs survey form to dupe ANZ Bank customers
Scammers use Google Docs survey form to dupe ANZ Bank customers
SophosLabs has recently discovered a phishing scam targeting ANZ Bank customers using a Google Docs survey form.
Jan. 16, 2012
Call of Duty ELITE For iPhone and iPad for Free [Download Link Available]
Call of Duty ELITE For iPhone and iPad for Free [Download Link Available]
Call of Duty: Elite is now available for iPhone and iPad, it can be downloaded in app form, allowing you to enjoy your favorite video game anywhere you want to.
Jan. 16, 2012
New version of Sykipot malware targets DoD smart cards
New version of Sykipot malware targets DoD smart cards
More evidence of malware from China attacking the US Department of Defense has been discovered by AlienVault.
Jan. 15, 2012
European SMBs lack formal disaster recovery plans
European SMBs lack formal disaster recovery plans
A survey by Freeform Dynamics shows that more than half of small and a fifth of medium sized businesses in Europe lack a formal disaster recovery plan.
Jan. 13, 2012
Bootkits take aim at the Windows 64-bit platform
Bootkits take aim at the Windows 64-bit platform
The number of bootkits targeting the Microsoft Windows 64-bit platform increased rapidly last year, a trend that is likely to continue this year, according to David Harley, senior research fellow at ESET UK.
Jan. 13, 2012
Researchers eavesdrop on Bridge between BlackBerry tablet and handset
Researchers eavesdrop on Bridge between BlackBerry tablet and handset
Researchers Zach Lanier and Ben Nell were able to hack into the Bridge connection between the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and a BlackBerry handset, a connection that allows the user to access corporate email, calendars, and other data on the tablet.
Jan. 13, 2012
UK Fraud in excess of £2bn per annum
UK Fraud in excess of £2bn per annum
Reported fraud in the UK during 2011 increased by 50% to stand at more than £2bn. Both the number and average value of reported cases also rose.
Jan. 12, 2012