Infosecurity News
Microsoft wins piracy battle in China
Microsoft has won its first big piracy battle in China against a Shanghai-based insurer.
McAfee blames QA process change for faulty update
Companies around the world have been forced to clean up thousands of computers after the flawed McAfee anti-virus update released on Wednesday caused chaos.
Flash-based client device identification on the way out
Gartner has warned that the use of Flash local storage as a means of verifying end-user devices for security purposes is coming to an end.
Lancashire Constabulary taps into secure virtual desktop technology
Lancashire Constabulary has implemented a secure virtual desktop environment to manage staff access to its restricted and confidential networks.
Researchers develop GPS-free phone tracking hack
Security researchers have discovered a way to track a mobile phone user's whereabouts without using a GPS signal, it was revealed this week. It is even possible to listen in on telephone voicemails, according to the information, divulged in a presentation at the SOURCE Boston security conference this week.
McAfee security software flags Windows kernel code as malware
Reports are coming in that McAfee's popular IT security software is tagging Microsoft Windows system files as malicious, causing serious stability problems, screen freezes and bootup loops for a large number of Windows XP users.
Google fixes Chrome flaws
Google has closed four high-priority vulnerabilities in version 4 of its Chrome browser for Windows.
McAfee's security software flags Windows kernel code as malware
Reports are coming in that McAfee's popular IT security software is tagging Microsoft Windows system files as malicious, causing serious stability problems, screen freezes and bootup loops for a large number of Windows XP users.
Lib Dem Clegg’s infosec breach
The blueprint for Lib Dem Nick Clegg's top-secret TV debate strategy has been found in the back of a London cab, The Sun reports
Clearswift reports a seachange in Web 2.0 business security attitudes
Research published today claims to show that business attitudes towards Web 2.0 – the new generation of internet services – have charged markedly in the last three years.
UN rejects international cybercrime treaty
The United Nations has rejected a Russia-backed proposal for a treaty on cybercrime, despite widespread agreement that closer international co-operation is vital in a world more closely connected by global computer networks.
Trusteer detects rapid spread of new polymorphic Zeus trojan
Trusteer says it has detected a completely new version of the Zeus password stealing trojan that has been designed to steal online banking credentials.
Hackers stole Google password program
The hackers responsible for the Operation Aurora attack against Google also managed to compromise its single sign-on password system, according to a report in the New York Times this week. The attack, which happened in December, targeted a highly secretive system operated by the search engine giant called Gaia last December.
Extortion trojan targets torrent site users
Anti-malware company Avira has reported an extortion scam designed to scare torrent site users into giving their credit card information to a phishing site.
42% of employees underestimate fines for data breaches
Research just published by Blockmaster Security claims to show that 42% of employees grossly underestimate the potential fines associated with a data breach.
Malicious activity in emerging regions a threat to all business, says Symantec
Businesses need to take note of the increase in malicious cyber activity in emerging countries, particularly those offshore and outsourced operations, says Symantec.
Lower Merion School District in voyeur scrape over webcam
Administrators at Pennsylvania-based Harriton High School downloaded over 400 screenshots and webcam pictures of student Blake Robbins rather than the one or two previously estimated, according to a new motion filed in the court case between Robbins' family and the lower Merion School District. They also downloaded many images of other students, the District has admitted.
Google Chrome used as trojan bait
A trojan has appeared posing as an extension to the Google Chrome browser. Delivered via email, the invitation to install the software tempts users with promises of a function to access documents from emails.
Israel blocks US iPad imports
Israel has banned Apple's iPad from entering the country from the US and has threatened to confiscate the newly released devices from passengers at airports.
UK and France champion safe surfing
A report just released claims to show that the UK and French internet user community are leading the way when it comes to online security but are less bothered about data protection issues.
