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BlackBerry users urged to disable Javascript after web browsing vulnerability revealed
BlackBerry users urged to disable Javascript after web browsing vulnerability revealed
Research in Motion (RIM) is advising Blackberry smartphone users to disable Javascript to protect against a security vulnerability in its web browser.
March 17, 2011
ICO says 40% of wireless home internet users have no knowledge of WiFi security
ICO says 40% of wireless home internet users have no knowledge of WiFi security
Research just published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) claims to show that 40% of people who have WiFi at home do not understand how to change the security settings on their networks.
March 17, 2011
Hacked Colorado highway sign warns of roving zombies
Hacked Colorado highway sign warns of roving zombies
A road sign used by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) was apparently accessed by an unknown, unauthorized individual who changed the sign to warn of “ZOMBIES AHEAD”.
March 17, 2011
At last: Android devices to get full disk encryption
At last: Android devices to get full disk encryption
It looks like Google Android is going to be the first smartphone platform to get a near-native full disk encryption (FDE) app, thanks to work from renowned IT security researcher Moxie Marlinspike.
March 16, 2011
"The stealthiest file infector ever"
"The stealthiest file infector ever"
It seems that hackers are getting better at developing obfuscated and stealth mode malware code, as a security researcher with Symantec claims to have discovered the stealthiest file infector yet seen.
March 16, 2011
F-Secure for Mac places Apple system files in trash
F-Secure for Mac places Apple system files in trash
It was red faces all round at F-Secure yesterday after the security vendor realised that a beta test version of its software for the Apple Mac was apparently diagnosing benign files as infected - and then placing them in trash.
March 16, 2011
Mobile devices move to cloud for security
Mobile devices move to cloud for security
The use of cloud-based technology is one way to provide security for personal mobile devices used within enterprise networks, according to Phil Hochmuth, program manager at IDC’s security products research group.
March 16, 2011
Idappcom blames WikiLeaks hacktivists for SpyEye DDoS enhancements
Idappcom blames WikiLeaks hacktivists for SpyEye DDoS enhancements
The blame for a DDoS enhancement to the infamous SpyEye banking trojan has been laid firmly at the door of the Anonymous WikiLeaks-inspired group of hackivists by Idappcom.
March 15, 2011
Online survey scam spreading on Twitter
Online survey scam spreading on Twitter
Reports are coming in that a scam is circulating on Twitter, claiming to be a simple survey, but potentially dropping a range of rogue applications on to users' PCs, as well as spreading virally to other users of the service.
March 15, 2011
Banks add anti-skimming devices to ATMs
Banks add anti-skimming devices to ATMs
It looks as though banks are adding a new generation of anti-skimming devices to ATMs, in a bid to help prevent users' cards and their PINs from being compromised. But it seems that the retrofitted devices are causing confusion amongst ATM users, who are - quite understandably - mistaking the devices for fraudulent skimming devices.
March 15, 2011
Google warns against new generation of politically motivated online attacks
Google warns against new generation of politically motivated online attacks
Google has warned users of its various online services about a new generation of highly targeted attacks against specific individuals using the Internet Explorer family of browser software.
March 15, 2011
Scammers use Japanese earthquake for charity donation fraud
Scammers use Japanese earthquake for charity donation fraud
Scammers are using the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan to appeal for fraudulent charity donations, a security firm has warned.
March 15, 2011