Endpoint attacks cost firms close to half a million dollars annually
Attacks against endpoints are costing the average organization around $470,000 annually, according to a survey sponsored by Symantec.
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Internet action against SOPA under discussion within Net Coalition
Opposition to SOPA and PIPA (the anti online piracy acts) continues to grow. Net Coalition reports on Al Gore’s reservations, while also threatening its own internet blackout.
Pastebin shut down twice in a week by DDoS attacks
Pastebin.com, a favorite venue for hacktivists, was shut down twice this week by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Google plugs three high-risk holes in latest Chrome browser
Google has fixed three high-risk vulnerabilities in the latest version of its Chrome browser.
Vietnam doles out fines for theft of personal information
The Vietnamese Communication Security Agency has fined three individuals for stealing personal information on millions of people and selling it online, the first time fines have been issued for such activity in the country.
New variant of Ramnit financial malware targeting Facebook users
Ramnit is not a new worm, as it was first reported back in April 2010. Last summer it evolved into financial malware. Now its developers are specifically targeting Facebook users.
BAE Systems Detica becomes a strategic partner with CEOP
BAE Systems Detica has become a strategic partner of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre. This is a special relationship reserved for organizations that have provided a real contribution toward CEOP’s role in protecting children …
Most users have not installed security software on their smartphones, survey finds
Nearly three-quarters of Americans have never installed data protection applications or security software on their smartphones to protect against data loss or malware, according to a survey sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and M…
Anonymous threatens Sony over SOPA support
Anonymous is entering the US legislative fray by targeting Sony over its support of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) being considered by the US House.
Law enforcement union calls for legislative probe into Anonymous hack
The Peace Officers of California (POC) group is demanding a legislative investigation into the handling of an Anonymous hack of the California State Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) website.