Infosecurity News
Trojan/Badlib identified as malware distribution network
A Symantec research team have revealed that a new trojan – Trojan-Badlib – is being used as a malware distribution network by unknown hackers.
Maine admits to data breach of voter registration system
Maine’s Central Voter Registration (CVS) has been breached, potentially exposing personal information on close to one million registered voters.
Trend Micro VP questions US government's plans to cloud-control its submarines
A Trend Micro vice president of cloud security has spotted plans by the US government to look at more innovative ways to control its IT resources, and makes the interesting observation that DARPA may even be looking at controlling the US Navy's submarines from the cloud.
Facebook responds to criticism and reworks privacy settings
After mounting pressure and rising levels of criticism, Facebook has significantly revamped its privacy settings and, while the general response has been positive, some critics are less than enthusiastic.
Chinese military exposed as experienced internet attackers
An apparent slip-up by producers on a Chinese TV programme has revealed that the country's military are using attackbot applications on their PCs to attack Western computer systems.
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, names Tim Cook as successor
Steve Jobs has stepped down as Apple CEO after a second bout of medical leave since the start of the year.
Google continues with Chrome security repairs, fixing 11 bugs
Google has fixed 11 security flaws in its Chrome 13 browser, doling out $8,837 to researchers in the process, far short of its record $17,000 earlier this year.
RBS pay leak reveals £2000 a day IT contractors
A blunder by recruitment company Hays has revealed that some IT contractors at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) earn as much as £2000 per day.
First root malware arrives for Android devices
Researchers with the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University claim to have spotted the first rookit malware – DroidKungFu – that affects Android devices.
Conficker back in top three malware chart
The July security threats analysis from Eset claims that the infamous Win32/Conficker - along with INF/Autorun and in32/Sality - headed the top three malware chart for the month.
Rustok spam king mugged by street thieves
A leading security researcher is reporting that the suspected spammer behind the infamous Rustok spambot has had two of his luxury cars stolen by common street thieves.
Been taken in by a Nigerian 419 scam? Get your compensation here...
Most savvy internet users will be familiar with the so-called 419 'forward fee' scams from Nigeria - requesting a modest fee upfront in return for healthy funds transfers in the medium term that never materialise. But now a new twist on the scam has surfaced: 419 forward fee compensation.
Surrey Police delivers open data app for iPhone users
Surrey Police has introduced a free iPhone app, built using the Appcelerator Titanium development tool, which delivers local crime and policing information using open government data.
Security researcher reveals that pharma spam may no longer be profitable for scammers
Here's a spot of good news: a leading security researcher has asserted that his research suggests that so-called pharma spam – which promotes pharmacy offerings via unwanted emails – may no longer be as profitable as it once was, and may even be a loss generator.
Top tips to protect against AET security threats published
Stonesoft, the IT security vendor that caused a stir last October when it revealed the presence of a new type of security threat using AETs – Advanced Evasion Techniques – has published a set of recommendations for those organisations looking to better defend their IT resources against the problem.
Alleged hacker successfully penetrated Facebook's servers
In what observers are calling the first case of its kind – in the UK at least – a York-based senior student is being prosecuted for what officials are claiming was repeated attempts to illegally access Facebook.
How cybercriminalscash in on latest Android malware
A Trend Micro senior threat researcher has detailed how cybercriminals can now make money from Android malware and the security fallout the latest smartphone infections such as Nickispy can cause.
Online shopping confidence drops precipitously, survey finds
Consumer confidence in the security of online shopping has dropped 11% over the last two years, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of security firm McAfee.
Data breaches cost Indian banks an average of $2.8 million last year
Indian banks lost on average Rs126 million ($2.8 million) last year as a result of data breaches, according to a report by Symantec.
Looted smartphones appearing on auction sites, but how can you avoid buying stolen goods?
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the typical price of mid-to-high-end smartphones has taken a tumble on internet auction sites such as eBay over the last week or so, suggesting that looters from the London riots are disposing of their stolen goods online.
