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Google Android security exploit made fully public by ITsec researcher
Google Android security exploit made fully public by ITsec researcher
An IT security researcher has reportedly released the source code that could allow a hacker to gain remote access to a Google Android smartphone across the internet.
Nov. 12, 2010
Verizon launches website to collect information on data breaches
Verizon launches website to collect information on data breaches
Verizon has launched a website designed to collect and share information about data breach incidents that are reported by participating organizations.
Nov. 12, 2010
Over a million mobile phones hit by virus in China
Over a million mobile phones hit by virus in China
Over a million mobile phones in China have been hit by a virus that steals contact information to commit click fraud and propagate the virus.
Nov. 12, 2010
Barracuda Networks bug bounty scheme slammed by Idappcom
Barracuda Networks bug bounty scheme slammed by Idappcom
Email and web security specialist Barracuda Networks has launched a 'bug bounty' scheme – offering programmers more than $3100 to anyone who can hack into their security software – and has immediately flown into a storm of criticism for sending the wrong message.
Nov. 12, 2010
Wireless eavesdropping – not just for intelligence peeps anymore
Wireless eavesdropping – not just for intelligence peeps anymore
Eavesdropping of mobile communications, once a tool mainly available to only the intelligence community, has transformed into a widely available criminal enterprise, says two security experts from SRA International.
Nov. 12, 2010
Entrust teams with EDAPS to secure Interpol's identification documents
Entrust teams with EDAPS to secure Interpol's identification documents
Entrust, the identity security specialist, has teamed up with EDAPS, the Ukrainian consortium of high-tech firms, to develop a highly secure document identification system for Interpol, the international crime agency.
Nov. 11, 2010
EU legal threat stirs Home Office on interception opt-ins
EU legal threat stirs Home Office on interception opt-ins
People who use the internet may have greater protection from electronic eavesdroppers following a consultation on changes to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).
Nov. 11, 2010
HP pays $16.25m in fraud settlement
HP pays $16.25m in fraud settlement
Hewlett-Packard is to pay $16.25m (£10m) for alleged fraud, following an extensive investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Department of Justice (DoJ).
Nov. 11, 2010
Congresswoman says chance of cyber attack against electric grid is 100%
Congresswoman says chance of cyber attack against electric grid is 100%
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) delivered the evening keynote during the SC Congress in mid-town Manhattan yesterday, as the member of the House Committee on Homeland Security told the audience that the US electric grid remains vulnerable to a near-certain cyber attack.
Nov. 11, 2010
Trend Micro's Rik Ferguson reports on a new Facebook phishing vector
Trend Micro's Rik Ferguson reports on a new Facebook phishing vector
The fact that social networking portal has more than 500 million members attracts attacks like moths to a flame. Trend Micro's Rik Ferguson has seen an interesting new twist to phishing this week on the site.
Nov. 10, 2010
Computer virus sparks bizarre $6 million fraud case
Computer virus sparks bizarre $6 million fraud case
Composer Roger Davidson was scammed out of millions of dollars after he brought his laptop into a computer repair shop in Westchester County, New York, in 2004 to get rid of a virus.
Nov. 10, 2010
Forrester zero trust model design to make entire network secure
Forrester zero trust model design to make entire network secure
Forrester said that it has developed a “zero trust” model designed to make security ubiquitous through the network, not just at the perimeter.
Nov. 10, 2010