Infosecurity News
Security researcher reveals who may be the TDSS botnet master's identity
As part of an ongoing series of reports into the TDSS botnet, security researcher Brian Krebs has revealed some interesting information on the Russian who “has close ties” to the botnet's operation.
House panel to focus on cybersecurity, online privacy for fall agenda
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has identified improving cybersecurity of US critical infrastructure and online privacy as priorities for the fall.
Malware plays the pirated Windows trump card
Panda Security says it has spotted a new type of ransomware that tells users that their copy of Windows is pirated, and asks for a hefty fee to 'licence' the computer concerned.
Former BT CTO warns of rising levels of spam
No, you're not alone in seeing more than a few smutty and pharma-promoting spam messages in your mailbox this week. Peter Cochrane. BT's former chief technology officer and head of research is getting them too – and he's less than amused.
Nation-states launch cyberattacks against an array of targets
Cyber attacks from nation-states can be divided into three categories – political activism and espionage, industrial espionage, and cyberwarfare – observed Kurt Bertone, vice president and security strategist at Fidelis Security Systems.
Botnet problem is getting worse says Arbor Networks report
The botnet problem is getting worse, says Arbor Networks and, perhaps more interestingly, many of the botnet-based DDoS attacks that the internet security analysis firm says it is seeing, are politically motivated.
Report reveals corporate data clampdown in face of high-profile data breaches
Fear causes a lot of problems in the corporate environment and it seems that fear of data breaches – which are being reported constantly in the media – is causing many company IT managers to go into data clampdown mode, if the conclusions of the latest Clearswift report are to be believed.
Sony appoints Philip Reitinger as CISO after data breach hits 100m customers
Sony has appointed its first chief information security officer.
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.
