Infosecurity News
Popularity breeds malware for Android
The recent explosion in Android malware is due to the popularity of the mobile operating system and the shift in malware distribution methods from worms to applications, according to a recent white paper by security firm McAfee.
Symantec discovers another 11 malicious Android apps
Malware in Android apps is a growing concern among security researchers. Now Symantec has discovered 11 more malicious apps. We ask what Google should be doing.
Cyber attacks could cost lives, Shell tells oil industry
Cyber attacks could cost lives and cause huge damage, according to Ludolf Luehmann, an IT manager for Royal Dutch Shell.
RSA breach tops list of 2011's most significant cybercrimes
The RSA data breach tops the list of most significant cybercrime developments of the year, according to security monitoring and threat intelligence firm Vigilant.
Homeland Security releases roadmap to improve security in cyberspace
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a “blueprint” that outlines measures to secure cyberspace and protect US critical infrastructure.
GFI warns online shoppers about a new phishing campaign
Since criminals always follow the crowds, it should be no surprise that GFI is warning about a new phishing campaign aimed at Christmas online shoppers.
US Army activates first cyber brigade
The US Army has activated its first cyber brigade to provide a proactive cyber defense, the service announced last week.
Missing authentication token leads to security breach for a quarter of firms
Close to a quarter of UK organizations have suffered a security breach as a result of identity fraud linked to a lost or stolen authentication device, according to an Entrust survey.
GCHQ’s cryptanalysis code challenge cracked
The deadline on the apparent GCHQ code challenge, due to expire last night, has been extended by 24 hours.
Google+ rolls out facial recognition feature for photos
Google+ has begun rolling out its “Find My Face” facial recognition feature for photos on the social networking site.
Azerbaijan or bust: 30% growth expected in infosec market
The information security market in the Central Asian nation of Azerbaijan is expected to grow 30% in 2012, according to US-based endpoint management and security firm Lumension.
Trade secrets top list of IP stolen by malicious insiders
Trade secrets are the most common intellectual property (IP) type stolen by malicious insiders, according to a new report by Symantec.
The holidays are a time for festivities and phishing
The holidays are a time for parties, presents, decorations, shopping, and – phishing! Here are some tips to avoid phishing scams.
Hacker cracks RIM's PlayBook security fix on Day One
A hacker who developed the Dingleberry tool to jailbreak the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has issued a new version of the tool to circumvent a patch Research in Motion (RIM) issued this week to prevent it from working.
Proactive Detection of Network Security Incidents: a new report from ENISA
The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) has released a new report designed to help improve the proactive detection of security incidents. It is the result of questioning a wide range of leading CERTs combined with ENISA’s own expert input. It is a report largely by national CERTs for national CERTs; but has general relevance for any company determined to improve its security stance – and especially those that operate their own internal CERT.
Free mobile apps are not 'free' of malware, warns IEEE experts
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) experts have uncovered malware in more than 2,000 free smartphone applications. Free rogue applications are expected to be the most common access point for mobile hackers over the next year.
All in the Family: Android sees 90% jump in malware families this year
There has been a 90% increase in Android malware families in 2011 compared to 2010, while malicious iOS families only increased by 25%, according to FortiGuard Labs.
California county cops to publishing names of deadbeat patients
California’s Contra Costa County has informed around 4,700 residents that confidential information about debts they owed to the Health Services Department was posted online.
The Information Commissioner fines Powys County Council £130,000
This is the highest penalty ever imposed by the Information Commissioner. It follows a series of data protection breaches by Powys; the latest being the release of confidential child protection information to the wrong person.
The Americanization of the Internet: Why Kaspersky has resigned from the BSA
Kaspersky has resigned from the Business Software Alliance (BSA). First reports indicated that it was because of the BSA’s almost automatic support for the US Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA. Now Eugene Kaspersky has personally explained the reasons: ‘SOPA-Dodger – or why have we decided to withdraw from the Business Software Alliance’.
