LastPass, the popular online password management service, has started the lengthy process of forcing members to undergo master password changes following anomalies on its inter-server data logging systems.
FBI says audit does not reflect cyber investigation capabilities
The FBI says an audit finding insufficient national cybersecurity investigation skills does not reflect current expertise and results.
Sony says evidence suggests Anonymous was behind massive data breach
Sony said that it appears the massive data breach affecting 100 million of its PlayStation Network (PSN) and Sony Entertainment Online (SOE) customers may have been carried out by the hacker group Anonymous, although the group denies responsibility.
Android trojan infection methodology explained
Hard on the heels of a welter of Google Android malware stories, data security specialist Imperva says its research team has discovered how cybercriminals are using Android apps to infect users with trojans.
Fortinet threat report shows CoreFlood botnet infecting 2.3 million users
The latest monthly threat report from Fortinet claims that 2.3 million PCs were infected by the CoreFlood botnet, which was dismantled recently by an FBI sting operation. In addition, the report claims to show that Russian domain pharma sites now domin…
LastPass hits the master password change button after alert
LastPass, the popular online password management service, has started the lengthy process of forcing members to undergo master password changes following anomalies on its inter-server data logging systems.
Companies can take steps to fix flaws without patches
Companies can take steps to mitigate vulnerabilities without using patches or other expensive remedies, said Marc Maiffret, chief technology officer at eEye Digital Security.
Sony admits to week delay in notifying public about data breach
In a letter to Congress, Sony admitted to a delay of a week in providing information to the public, law enforcement, and state regulatory authorities about the hack of its servers, which exposed the personal information of 100 million customers.
Check Point reveal top security challenges for 2011
At the Check Point Experience in Barcelona on 4th May 2011, John Vecchi, head of product marketing for Check Point, shared his thoughts on the top information security trends and challenges for 2011.
APT-driven zero-day attacks tapped by RSA hackers says researcher
It looks as though cybercriminals are starting to get to grips with the advanced persistent threats (APT) attack strategies first outlined by Stonesoft late last year. And, says one security researcher, they are linking the strategy with zero-day attac…