Infosecurity News
Virus WildList gets a significant makeover and extension
The virus WildList - an open source list of viruses and associated malware that have been reported as seen in the wild and therefore posing a real threat to what internet users face - is being extended.
Iranian links to DigiNotar hacks being investigated
The Dutch government has announced it is investigating whether Iran may have been involved in hacking state websites after DigiNotar digital certificates were stolen.
DHS warns about phishing scams related to Hurricane Irene, 9/11 anniversary
The Department of Homeland Security is warning computers users to be cautious about phishing scams and cyberattacks related to Hurricane Irene and the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
CESG unveils certification scheme for IT security professionals
CESG - the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance – has unveiled a certification scheme for professionals in the field.
New VoIP trojan hitting companies using internet telephony services
A new VOIP trojan – TrojansVOIP – is reportedly doing the rounds and allowing cybercriminals to take control of corporate internet telephony systems to make free premium rate and international calls.
First Data taps Trusteer for FFIEC online banking security
Trusteer has secured a headline deal with First Data, under which its Rapport and Pinpoint online banking protection will be offered as part of the First Data solutions offered to the firm's clients.
Kaspersky reports DDoS attacks no longer motivated by financially-driven fraud
In its Q2 analysis of DDoS attacks, Kaspersky Lab reports that the old principle of most attacks being driven by financially-motived hackers has gone by the board, with politically-motivated attacks from Anonymous and LulzSec changing the DDoS playing field.
Two men arrested in UK as police investigate Anonymous and LulzSec hacking activities
Two more people have been arrested in the UK as part the on-going transatlantic crackdown on hacktivist group Anonymous and offshoot Lulz Security (LulzSec).
ICO slams Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration for data breaches
The Information Commissioner's Office has slammed the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration for twice mishandling sensitive personal information.
Newer, simpler tools bring malware analysis to smaller enterprises
The bar has been lowered when it comes to organizations doing their own malware analysis in-house. That was the sentiment of one forensic analyst from Norman, the Norway-based provider of anti-malware technologies.
WikiLeaks to sue Guardian after identity of sources accidentally revealed
Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks is suing the Guardian over allegations that the newspaper published a password to files which led to the identity of top secret sources being revealed.
Which? Computing gives thumbs up to free smartphone and tablet tracking software
The latest Which? Computing magazine asks the question whether smartphone and tablet computer tracking software can help to catch a thief and, of course, return the hardware to its owner.
Trend Micro says agentless security is best option for virtual and private cloud users
A Trend Micro senior says that agentless security is rapidly becoming a key option when defending virtual and private cloud environments.
Online news senior slams Android – and its users – for sloppy security
The president emeritus of the ONA – the Online News Association – has slammed the Android operating system for its inherent insecurity.
Pakistan bans VPNs to prevent users accessing banned websites
Pakistani authorities have banned the use of virtual private networks in a crackdown on internet access.
Former Akamai employee pleads guilty to trying to sell secrets to Israel
A 43-year-old former finance department employee of web optimization firm Akamai has pleaded guilty to espionage charges in the US.
Ex-Anonymous hacktivist offers advice to stop hackers
SparkyBlaze, a former hacktivist with Anonymous, offered some advice to companies to stop hackers, in an interview with Cisco’s Jason Lackey.
Mysterious Florida ATM heist nets cybercriminals $13 million
A mysterious ATM heist involving just 22 pre-paid debit cards - and hackers allegedly altering the maximum daily withdrawal limits - has reportedly lost an American bank around $13 million.
Northumbria Police Authority website defaced, fixed, but the hack lives on in Google's cache
The website of the Northumbria Police Authority was hacked recently but, according to Chris Boyd, a senior researcher with GFI Software, the hack lives on in Google's search caches.
Firms should take coordinated response to hacktivists, ISF advises
Organizations should ensure that their information security, public relations, and legal departments coordinate their response to a hacktivist attack, recommends Greg Nowak with the Information Security Forum (ISF).
