Cybersecurity has become a “fundamental weakness” in Australia’s national security, and the threat is not well understood by political leaders and the public, according to a report by a leading Australian think tank.
Geinimi trojan targets Android smartphones
The Geinimi trojan is attacking Android smartphones and stealing personal data from them, according to mobile security firm Lookout.
Row breaks out over alleged Chip and PIN security flaw censorship
A row that has been brewing between the payment card ‘establishment’ and researchers with Cambridge University, who have previously claimed that the Chip & PIN security system seen in UK bank payment cards is flawed, has spilled out into the open.
Phoenix exploit hacker kit methodology explained
Websense has posted a detailed analysis of the Phoenix Exploit kit, which is used by hackers to seed and infect users’ PCs across the internet, and then monitor the results for data harvesting.
Husband faces five years in jail for hacking wife’s email account
Computer technician Leon Walker faces five years in jail for hacking into his wife’s email account to confirm suspicions that she was having an affair with her ex-husband.
Mozilla admits to possible leak of user information
Mozilla, the developer of the Firefox browser, admitted that it accidentally posted sensitive information about the users of its addons.mozilla.org site to a public web server.
Germany to set up cyber defense center in response to growing threats
Because of a major increase in cyber attacks this year, the German government plans to set up a national cyber defense center in 2011.
BAE to buy Danish cybersecurity firm ETI for $212 million
British defense firm BAE Systems has agreed to acquire ETI A/S, a Danish cybersecurity firm, for approximately $212 million.
Incoming House speaker taps Thornberry to lead cybersecurity initiative
Incoming Speaker of the House, Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio), has tapped Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) to lead a cybersecurity initiative in the next Congress.
VA facilities violate prohibition on using online tools to share patient data
A number of VA facilities have violated the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prohibition on using online tools to share patients’ information among facilities.