Infosecurity News
Spy-approved secure version of Android released
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has released a secure version of Google’s Android platform, dubbed secure enhanced (SE) Android, which is based on an application-level permissions model.
Law Society tougher than the ICO on Andrew Crossley
Andrew Crossley was the solicitor behind the ACS:Law scandal. His firm sent out some 20,000 speculative letters to ‘illegal file sharers’ demanding payment of £500 in reparation to his rightsholder clients (in this case MediaCAT, which represented the individual copyright owners).
Ransomware pretending to be law enforcement
Recent months have seen the arrival of a new type of ransomware based on a legal threat from supposed law enforcement agencies.
Olympic security dossier left on London train
A secret file said to contain security plans for the London Olympics was apparently left on a London train by a policeman.
Voice biometrics will be the authentication of choice, says Opus Research
This is the conclusion of a joint study by Opus and ValidSoft, a company that specializes in telecommunications-based authentication and transaction verification for financial services and government organizations.
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.
Ten years of Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing initiative: Has it delivered?
It is ten years since Bill Gates distributed his internal ‘Trustworthy computing’ memo to Microsoft staff: “We must lead the industry to a whole new level of Trustworthiness in computing.” Has Microsoft delivered?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
World entering 'new and terribly dangerous era', warns researcher
The world is entering a “new and terribly dangerous era” in which cyberwar and information proliferation are converging to threaten critical infrastructure and personal privacy, warns Roger Thompson, chief emerging threat researcher at ICSA Labs.
Symantec uncovers new Android malware to kick off the New Year
Security firm Symantec has uncovered two pieces of Android malware, one spoofing a handful of popular games and another exploiting users' concerns about Carrier IQ software.
Internet pioneer supports campaign against PIPA and SOPA
Tim Berners-Lee, father of the worldwide web, has supported a group putting pressure on the US government over the proposed PIPA Act, which aims to impose restrictions and censorship on the internet.
