Entries in 'Security' (227)
iOS update fixes bugs and security flaws
NEWSApple has released an iOS update to version 5.1.1 which addresses some bugs and resolved some critical security vulnerabilities in the Safari web browser.
Microsoft fingers Chinese firm in RDP flaw leak
NEWSMicrosoft disclosed that a Chinese security firm was responsible for the leak of so-called '0-day' RDP attack code and that the firm was axed from the MAPP program.
Microsoft fixes '0-day' Hotmail flaw
NEWSMicrosoft has moved to fix a '0-day' security flaw in the software giant's Hotmail online email service following widespread hacking of accounts.
Global Payments breach of 1.5m credit cards
NEWSAround 1.5 million credit card details were potentially stolen by hackers according to an announcement by the third-party payment processing firm at the centre of one of large breach in ...
Hacktivists lifted more data than criminal gangs
NEWSSo-called 'hacktivists' stole more data from companies than regular criminals according to a report from US mobile carrier Verizon.
Microsoft accused of leaking attack code
NEWSA security researcher has accused Microsoft of leaking attack code for a critical vulnerability in the RDP remote desktop protocol.
Lulzsec leader Sabu turned by the FBI
NEWSInfamous LulzSec hacking group leader Sabu has been cooperating with the FBI for several months as part of an investigation that has resulted in a number of arrests both sides ...
Over half of UK companies infected by malware
NEWSSecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has revealed that over half (62 per cent) of companies it surveyed had experienced malware attacks last year.
Google describes 'Bouncer' Android anti-malware system
NEWSGoogle has unveiled a security feature built into the internet giant's app publishing system for Android codenamed Bouncer, which targets malicious apps.
Apple OS X updates released
NEWSApple have released Mac OS X 10.7.3 on Wednesday as well as a security update for Snow Leopard.
Symantec tells users to disable PCAnywhere
NEWSSecurity software vendor Symantec has told customers to stop using the remote control software PCAnywhere based on a source code theft back in 2006.
Russian gang expose shuts down Facebook virus Koobface
NEWSA malware network has stopped infecting new computers after the New York Times exposed members of a criminal gang named Koobface.
'Lilupophilupop' SQL hack tops one million infected sites
NEWSA new SQL injection hack has topped more than one million infected sites with viewers directed to a site selling bogus anti-virus software.
Dozens of Android apps pulled over premium SMS scam
NEWSGoogle has pulled 27 applications from the Android Marketplace following the discovery that the apps contained premium SMS toll fraud malware.
Sophos USB drive buy results in investigation
NEWSThe sale of 50 lost USB thumb drives to Sophos has resulted in an investigation by Australian authorities into the rail network operator.
Two thirds of lost USB sticks are infected
NEWSSecurity firm Sophos analysed a large number of USB sticks lost on an Australian rail network and found that over two-thirds were infected with malware.
Kaspersky ditches BSA over anti-piracy bill
NEWSRussian security software vendor Kaspersky Lab has withdrawn from the Business Software Alliance over the trade group's support for the controversial US SOPA legislation.
Carrier IQ smartphone 'spyware' furore
NEWSRevelations that several smartphone brands contain a secret usage tracking software from Carrier IQ has resulted in a storm of controversy and at least two class action law suits against ...
Facebook tracks down porn spammers
NEWSSocial networking behemoth Facebook said that the firm has tracked down those responsible the deluge of pornography posted over the last week, vowing to "ensure appropriate consequences."
Microsoft issues fix for critical Windows flaw
NEWSMicrosoft issued an advisory for a critical flaw in Windows which is exploited by the Duqu trojan.
