Infosecurity News
Aetna boots data breach class action suit
Health insurer Aetna has succeeded in having a class-action lawsuit over an alleged security breach dismissed.
UK government Cyber Security Operations Centre going live soon
If you're a follower of government cybersecurity matters you may have heard that the UK government's Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) was due to open about now.
HSBC reveals Swiss data theft affects 24 000 high rollers
HSBC's Swiss banking operation – operating in an industry that is reknowned for its secrecy – has been rocked by revelations that details on as many as 24 000 of its wealthiest clients have been leaked.
Russian brides attempt to thaw the ice for winter spammers
The latest monthly spam report shows that, regardless of the world economy, there is one item that is particularly hot this winter: Russian mail-order brides. This is according to newly released figures from McAfee.
Smartphone apps need securing at the software development stages
Smartphones could very easily become spy phones, with hackers able to eavesdrop on your conversations, researchers at Rutgers University in the US have warned.
RSA: IdentityFinder announces social networking ID theft product
IdentityFinder, the identity theft prevention company, are set to offer protection for social networking sites later this year.
Kroll Associates up for sale
Kroll Associates – the IT-enabled detective and investigations firm acquired by insurance giant Marsh & McLennan in 2004 for more than $1.9bn – is now up for sale, according to newspaper reports.
CIFAS reports identity theft fraud soaring
CIFAS, the UK's fraud prevention service, has reported a surge of almost a third in identify theft fraud during 2009, something that it says points to collusion between criminal gangs and staff working inside financial services companies.
Florida couple indicted for data theft
A husband-and-wife team from Coral Gables has been indicted for the second time in a year for the theft and sale of privacy data. Authorities claim that in both cases, the couple received payments from personal injury lawyers in exchange for patients’ personal privacy data from a local ambulance company.
Westin is latest hotel to be hit by hackers
In further proof that the hospitality industry is becoming a prime target for hackers, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites has admitted a likely data security breach.
Microsoft cautions WinXP users to avoid the F1 key
A new VBScript vulnerability that is apparently being exploited by hackers in the wild has caused Microsoft to warn Windows XP users to avoid hitting the F1 function key if requested to by a website.
SunbeltLabs detects surge in trojans during February
Sunbelt Software's list of top malware infections seen during February claims to show that there was a sizeable surge in trojans during the month.
Argos allegedly emails out embedded HTML payment card credentials
Reports are coming in that discount retailer Argos, which allows customers to buy from its website, as well as order goods online for pickup from one of its many stores, has allegedly been mailing out customer payment card details – including the three and four digit CVV codes normally found on the signature strip or the front of the card – in its confirmatory emails
RSA: (ISC)² cyber security awareness for kids
At the RSA Conference 2010 in San Francisco, (ISC)²,Microsoft, and RSA conference co-sponsor a session to train member volunteers for its Safe and Secure online programme.
Trend Micro's Rik Ferguson reports on Adware Spyware Detective
Whilst the RSA Conference 2010 is going on in San Francisco, Rik Ferguson, Trend Micro's security spokesperson has been expounding on how criminals are battling against the rising ride of anti-malware technologies in the marketplace.
RSA: Qualys teams with Imperva on website security
Hard on the heels of announcing a free website infection scanning service, Qualys has teamed up with fellow IT security vendor Imperva to integrate some of their respective software offerings.
Hot topic at RSA: The pitfalls and promise of social networking
A unique panel session convened at the RSA Conference in San Francisco today to discuss the pros and cons of social networking on the job, specifically by the under-30 set.
Laptop theft can be reduced by turning off WiFi
Credant Technologies, the endpoint data security specialist, has warned laptop users to turn off their WiFi signals when not in use to prevent the use of low-cost scanners tracking down the machines.
Veracode report exposes application security failures
According to the Veracode ‘State of Software Security’ report, between 58 and 88 percent of all applications submitted to Veracode for verification did not achieve an acceptable security score upon first submission. The exact percentage depends on the standard applied, based on application criticality.
Hackers reach a technology critical mass says Imperva
After years of gestation and evolution, criminal hackers are reaching critical mass in terms of their knowledge and ability to develop new attack methodologies, says Imperva.
