Chinese govt takes Black Hawk down
Authorities shut what was believed to be China's largest hacker training site, making three arrests and confiscating nearly US$249,000 in assets, says report.
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Asia should mandate ISP intervention
Regulations in region may become crucial with growing complexity of malware and botnet attacks, with Singapore expected to go down that path soon, says analyst.
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Cellular networks breach not easily executed 'live'
Singapore telcos and market players, with support from GSM Association, say recent vulnerabilities found in GSM and 3G algorithms hard to execute.
Find more stories in: 3G (Third Generation), Mobile platforms/communications, Authentication and encryption, Consumer Behavior, MobileOne, Security, Trend Micro Inc., Algorithm, network, mobile
Oracle releases out-of-band patch for server hole
Business software maker has taken unusual step of releasing an out-of-band patch for a critical WebLogic Server vulnerability.
Find more stories in: Security Management, software, network, Password, Patch, Server, critical patch, Oracle Corp., Security Management
Phishing scam spurs EC into security revamp
The European Commission will update cybersecurity guidelines after a phishing attack on emissions trading registries saw 2.6 million euros lost to fraudsters
Find more stories in: Spam and phishing, Regulations, Phishing, German company, environment agency, Commission, Security, Cybersecurity, Czech Republic, Carbon Emission
Barriers remain for bug bounty bait
Google latest addition to tech vendors offering security researchers monetary rewards for vulnerabilities uncovered, but rest of industry not likely to follow suit.
Find more stories in: Security applications/tools, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Google Inc., Security, Web Browser, Vulnerability, software, Compensation, Mozilla Corp.
Mozilla yanks infected add-ons, warns users
Two Firefox add-ons, Sothink Web Video Downloader 4.0 and all versions of Master Filer, were found to contain Trojan horse code aimed at Windows users.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, PC security, Data security, Security, Computer, Video, AMD Athlon, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, security application
BlackBerry has spyware risk too
Veracode researcher demonstrates spyware that allows someone to steal stranger's contact list, read text messages in real time, and track location of phone.
Find more stories in: Mobile, Policy and management, BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry, Security, App, Smart Phone, Phone, mobile, GPS
Microsoft to patch 26 holes in Windows, Office
Patch Tuesday next week will address critical holes in Windows and Office, but not a recent hole in Internet Explorer.
Find more stories in: Network security, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office, Security, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Office 2004
Report: Google, NSA talk defense partnership
The electronic surveillance agency is finalizing an agreement to help the search giant ward off cyberattacks like the ones that originated in China, according to a Washington Post report.
Find more stories in: Data security, PC security, Security, Network security, Hacking, Business security, Hillary Clinton, Surveillance Organization, Google Inc., U.S.
US House of Representatives passes cybersecurity research bill
The measure, passed by a vote of 422 to 5, would boost research and public education efforts to bolster flagging cybersecurity efforts.
Find more stories in: Security, Data security, Network security, NIST, Google Inc., Cybersecurity, Computer, network, CTO, U.S. Senate
Microsoft investigates new Internet Explorer flaw
Software maker says flaw could affect those running Windows XP who aren't using a "protected mode" that's turned on by default in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
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Cloud push a chance to 'embed security'
Move toward cloud computing allows industry to prep right levels of security controls--an opportunity not available since invention of Internet, says top RSA executive.
Find more stories in: Authentication and encryption, Network security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Cloud computing, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Security, EMC Corp., Information Technology, job
Researcher warns of risks from rogue iPhone apps
An innocent-looking app could slip by Apple easily enough, and once downloaded, could be used to spy on iPhone users, a security researcher says.
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Kaspersky: Target zombie servers too
Australian ISPs should not only cut off malware-infected PCs but also Web servers run by businesses that have been compromised, says Eugene Kaspersky.
Find more stories in: PC security, Data security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Scheme, Malware, Code Of Conduct, Computer, Australia, antivirus
Apple patch plugs iPhone, iPod Touch holes
Several vulnerabilities patched in the latest Apple security update could allow an attacker to remotely take control of a device.
Find more stories in: Network security, Security Management, Consumer Technology, File servers, Apple Inc., Web Page, Server, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, FTP
Twitter resets passwords after phishing attack
Unknown number of users whose accounts may have been compromised offsite get new passwords, company announces.
Find more stories in: Web 2.0, Authentication and encryption, Network security, Security Management, Phishing, Security, Twitter Inc., Authentication and encryption, Web 2.0, Password
European privacy laws to be reformed
New technologies including RFID and social networking require new rules to protect citizens' right to privacy, according to the European Commission.
Find more stories in: Regulations, Privacy, RFID, Airport Security, Data Protection, privacy rule, Commission, European Commission, advertisement, Privacy
Botnet sends fake SSL pings to major Web sites
The Pushdo botnet is trying to evade detection by using fake SSL connections to notable Web sites such as CIA and Paypal, researcher says.
Find more stories in: Spam, Spam and phishing, PC security, Data security, SSL/TLS, SecureWorks Inc., Eastern Europe, SSL, SSL/TLS, Botnet
Top 5 social networking business threats
Security experts highlight risks enterprises face on social networks and explain why such sites make ideal targets for online criminal activities.
Find more stories in: PC security, Data security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Business security, Security, Social Networking, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Twitter Inc.
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