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UK cops arrest two in Zbot Trojan case - 11.19.2009
The British Metropolitan Police took two suspected cyber criminals into custody earlier this month in connection with an investigation into the Zbot banking Trojan.
Facebook shakes up privacy policy in response to criticism - 11.19.2009
After a week-long comment period in which 7,000 Facebook users voiced their opinions, the giant social media network announced that it would overhaul and simplify its privacy policy.
Domain registrar VeriSign will receive "major security update" by 2011 - 11.19.2009
A well-known security vulnerability in the way .com and .net websites process DNS values - the way alphanumeric website names are translated into numeric web addresses - will be fixed, but not until 2011, according to a report from tech news website ZDNet.
Malware attack targeting fans of Twilight series - 11.18.2009
As with many recent hot news trends, the upcoming release of the second movie based on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books has attracted the attention not just of the vampire wannabes, but of actual cyber criminals as well.
Giant black-hat SEO campaign funnels victims to scareware sites - 11.18.2009
Security researchers say that cyber criminals have conducted a large-scale campaign to influence Google results, pushing malware-spreading sites higher on the list and dropping legitimate results to the bottom.
Security firms admit that Conficker worm caught them by surprise - 11.17.2009
The Conficker worm, currently one of the most prolific pieces of malware in the world, achieved its status in part because some of the biggest anti-virus companies in the world underestimated its staying power.
Hackers bypass Windows 7 remote activation requirement with software workaround - 11.17.2009
Instead of the more traditional BIOS loader or OEM BIOS methods, digital pirates have rolled out a software-based way to circumvent Windows 7's required online activation, making it easier to use stolen copies of Microsoft's new OS.
Windows 7 zero-day exploit story keeps getting grimmer - 11.17.2009
A new security advisory issued by Microsoft confirms independent findings about a critical security vulnerability in Windows 7, and offers advice to users who might be affected by the exploit.
Cyber criminals charged with ATM theft worth $9.4 million - 11.16.2009
The carefully choreographed heist of $9.4 million from a U.S. subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland was masterminded by four hackers from Eastern Europe, according to a federal grand jury's indictment of the men handed down last week.
Read between the lines for malware - 11.13.2009
Security researchers say that they have discovered a critical vulnerability in some versions of Microsoft Windows that could lead to easy takeovers of unpatched machines.
Apple patches security holes in Safari browser - 11.12.2009
Yesterday, Cupertino, California-based computer company Apple released version 4.0.4 of Safari, its web browser available for Mac, PC, and iPhone operating systems.
Malware can host child pornography on unsuspecting PCs - 11.10.2009
While most internet users are aware of the potential malware carries for computer slowdown and identity theft, many may not be aware of even more serious potential consequences of an infection: The unwitting possession of odious child pornography.
Mac OS X malware game Lose-Lose deletes files - 11.5.2009
A graduate student has written a game for Mac OS X that resembles the classic video game Space Invaders, but Mac users should not download the game if they don't want to have it randomly delete files.
Adobe issues critical security update for Shockwave Player - 11.5.2009
Adobe Systems yesterday released a critical update for all versions of Shockwave Player and recommends that users upgrade to version 11.5.2.602 to protect against cyber attacks exploiting the vulnerability.
Microsoft Security Essentials detects malware that kills Windows XP - 11.5.2009
A new Trojan malware detected by Microsoft Security Essentials as Win32/Daonol steals credential information and redirects web traffic, Microsoft said on its malware protection blog.
FBI warns of malware targeting corporate bank accounts - 11.4.2009
A new report from the FBI cyber crime division said hackers have attempted theft of $100 million from online bank accounts, using sophisticated malware that steals bank account passwords.
Microsoft issues Internet Explorer security update - 11.3.2009
Microsoft on Monday issued a security bulletin that updates a previous patch for Internet Explorer to resolve two issues. The IE bug only affects users who already applied the earlier patch.
The Pirate Bay shutdown sends file swappers to malware sites - 11.3.2009
Illegal file-sharing torrent sites grew by 300 percent in the most recent quarter, after lawsuits forced copyrighted content-sharing site The Pirate Bay to close down, according to web security firm McAfee.
Mozilla upgrades web browser security in Firefox 3.6 - 11.2.2009
Mozilla developers unveiled the Firefox 3.6 beta web browser for download on Friday, giving developers a chance to test their add-ons and extensions for the product before the general release version.
ICANN international domain names could boost phishing gangs - 10.30.2009
ICANN, the body responsible for regulating the domain name system (DNS) for web addresses, plans to move ahead with international domain names using non-Latin alphabets, but a report by security researchers suggests this could help phishing gangs launch new attacks.
Mid-sized businesses lost average $43,000 in security breaches - 10.30.2009
Cybercriminals are targeting small and mid-sized businesses that lack proper network security with a range of malicious viruses and phishing attacks, but a new survey demonstrates the staggering cost.
Phishing attacks target Facebook, Twitter users - 10.29.2009
Cyber attackers have launched multiple phishing scams this week hoping to steal login names and passwords from Facebook and Twitter users with sophisticated spam emails.
Gizmodo: Sorry, our site had malware in ads - 10.27.2009
Cyber attackers managed to place web ads containing malware on the popular gadget website Gizmodo, using a scam similar to one that fooled the New York Times into hosting malware on its website.
FBI says cyber crooks steal $40 million from businesses - 10.27.2009
Cyber crooks using sophisticated hacking techniques have stolen $40 million from U.S. businesses, the FBI tells the Washington Post.
Hackers attack anti-virus industry's reputation with scareware - 10.26.2009
Fake anti-virus software - also called scareware or rogueware - is a wildly successful scam that makes millions of dollars from victims who buy phony anti-virus products. But legitimate AV software also takes a hit from scareware's success.
EBay seller sentenced for software piracy - 10.26.2009
A federal judge has sentenced a Virginia man to more than three years in prison for selling roughly $1 million worth of pirated software on eBay, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Report says Chinese cyberspies infiltrate U.S. networks - 10.23.2009
A report released by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission established by Congress says the Chinese military is ramping up its cyber warfare and espionage capabilities and has infiltrated U.S. networks to steal military secrets.
Windows versus Mac OS X: Security experts say Macs not invulnerable - 10.23.2009
The latest advertising by Apple gives many people the impression that Mac OS X is inherently more secure than Windows operating systems on PCs. But security experts say the difference is superficial - hackers attack Windows flaws because there are so many more PCs than Macs.
Windows 7 hoopla brings spam and malware attacks - 10.23.2009
Cybercriminals hoping to profit from the hype over Microsoft's Windows 7 have targeted spam email campaigns offering special deals on the new operating system, but these deals are likely traps for distributing malware.
Windows 7 security feature knocked by experts - 10.22.2009
With the arrival today of Microsoft's much-hyped new operating system Windows 7 on retail shelves and online stores, security experts said the OS contains a carry-over from Vista in the form of User Account Control (UAC) that could pose security risks.
Hackers exploit 'Kanye West died' rumors to push malware - 10.22.2009
Hackers following hot stories on the internet are exploiting the latest news about Kanye West to poison search results with websites containing malware.
Cyber crime thrives on fake anti-virus scareware scams - 10.20.2009
The thriving underground cyber crime economy is making enormous sums of money scamming computer users into buying fake anti-virus products that don't protect PCs from malware and can leave users vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.
Mozilla and Microsoft tangle on Firefox plug-in security - 10.19.2009
Microsoft and Mozilla got their signals crossed last week over a Windows plug-in called .NET Framework Assistant included by Microsoft in the Firefox browser for activation of add-on programs. Mozilla is blocking one vulnerable Microsoft add-on and blocked then unblocked another.
Black hat SEO rides the Google Wave, Obama Nobel stories - 10.16.2009
Cybercriminals exploiting popular interest in trending topics on search engines have recently caught on to stories about President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize and Google Wave for distributing malware.
Hacker Jeff Moss: Inter-agency turf war plagues cybersecurity effort - 10.16.2009
U.S. cybersecurity efforts have been fraught with turf battles and competition between the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for top-flight personnel, DefCon founder Jeff Moss said in an interview with CNET News.
Google provides malware detection tools for webmasters - 10.14.2009
Google announced Monday that it has added malware details to its Webmaster Tools to help website administrators locate and remove malicious code.
Adobe adds security features to Acrobat and Reader - 10.14.2009
Adobe Systems on Tuesday released new versions of Reader and Acrobat to fix security vulnerabilities in the popular PDF software. Acrobat and Reader 9.2 and 8.1.7 are shipped with a beta updater for more streamlined updating.
Firefox 3.6 will automatically check for outdated plug-ins - 10.14.2009
Mozilla said Tuesday that the upcoming release of the Firefox 3.6 web browser will automatically scan users' browsers for outdated versions of plug-ins, beginning with 15 popular plug-ins including Adobe Flash Player.
Internet Explorer security flaw affects Firefox browser - 10.14.2009
Microsoft's release of its monthly security update on Tuesday contained fixes for three vulnerabilities affecting all versions of Internet Explorer, including one vulnerability that could be exploited on the .NET Framework to infect users of the Firefox browser.
Adobe warns of security bug in Reader and Acrobat - 10.12.2009
A new web security threat is being exploited by hackers using flaws in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.1.3 on Windows PCs. Adobe said disabling Javascript may disable the attacks.
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday loaded with 13 security bulletins - 10.12.2009
Microsoft on Tuesday will release a batch of 13 security updates for 34 vulnerabilities affecting its Windows systems, including critical vulnerabilities in all Windows operating systems up to Windows 7 that could allow hackers to execute code and take over PCs.
Former U.S. cybersecurity director Hathaway lands at Harvard - 10.12.2009
Melissa Hathaway, who resigned in August as acting senior director for cyberspace at the National Security Council, has joined the Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs as a senior advisor to its cybersecurity initiative.
Comcast plans to alert customers of malware-infected PCs - 10.9.2009
Comcast announced yesterday the trial of a plan that would make it the first internet service provider to scan customers' PCs for viruses and malware.
Cyber Secure Institute: Get serious about cybersecurity - 10.8.2009
The threat of online attacks from cybercriminals requires stronger network security and better standards using existing technologies, warns Rob Housman, executive director of the Cyber Secure Institute.
Report: Fox Sports website compromised to serve malware - 10.7.2009
A web security company has reported that hackers last week compromised a page on foxsports.com to redirect site visitors to a website hosting malware. The company, eSoft, reported the malicious page to Fox Sports, which removed it from the site.
Mozilla previews Firefox browser with XSS blocking filter - 10.6.2009
Mozilla's popular Firefox web browser will soon feature a technology called Content Security Policy which the company said would block cross-site scripting (XSS) hacker attacks from websites injected with malicious code.
Adobe releasing Flash Player for smartphones, is security an issue? - 10.6.2009
Adobe Flash Player, the ubiquitous software for running video and animation on websites, will be available for web browsers on smartphones later this year. But some web security experts are worried Flash could open up a can of worms for smartphone security.
Microsoft's new security suite drawing generally positive reviews, especially for the price - 10.2.2009
While major commercial anti-viruses cost $60 or $70 per year for the software and continuous updates, Microsoft Security Essentials doesn't cost a dime. Experts say that this could be a game-changing development in the field of anti-virus software.
New banking Trojan steals money and covers its tracks - 10.1.2009
URLzone, a Trojan detected earlier this month infecting a swath of computers in Germany, may be one of the gravest threats to online bank data security yet, according to experts.
Google urges united front against malware - 9.28.2009
In the wake of recent high-profile malware attacks against users of the New York Times website and Razer USA's support server, representatives of search giant Google have argued for a tough, united stand against malware and internet service providers that turn a blind eye to its use.
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