Cyber attacks from nation-states can be divided into three categories – political activism and espionage, industrial espionage, and cyberwarfare – observed Kurt Bertone, vice president and security strategist at Fidelis Security Systems.
Botnet problem is getting worse says Arbor Networks report
The botnet problem is getting worse, says Arbor Networks and, perhaps more interestingly, many of the botnet-based DDoS attacks that the internet security analysis firm says it is seeing, are politically motivated.
Report reveals corporate data clampdown in face of high-profile data breaches
Fear causes a lot of problems in the corporate environment and it seems that fear of data breaches – which are being reported constantly in the media – is causing many company IT managers to go into data clampdown mode, if the conclusions of the latest…
Sony appoints Philip Reitinger as CISO after data breach hits 100m customers
Sony has appointed its first chief information security officer.
Virus WildList gets a significant makeover and extension
The virus WildList – an open source list of viruses and associated malware that have been reported as seen in the wild and therefore posing a real threat to what internet users face – is being extended.
Iranian links to DigiNotar hacks being investigated
The Dutch government has announced it is investigating whether Iran may have been involved in hacking state websites after DigiNotar digital certificates were stolen.
DHS warns about phishing scams related to Hurricane Irene, 9/11 anniversary
The Department of Homeland Security is warning computers users to be cautious about phishing scams and cyberattacks related to Hurricane Irene and the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
CESG unveils certification scheme for IT security professionals
CESG – the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance – has unveiled a certification scheme for professionals in the field.
New VoIP trojan hitting companies using internet telephony services
A new VOIP trojan – TrojansVOIP – is reportedly doing the rounds and allowing cybercriminals to take control of corporate internet telephony systems to make free premium rate and international calls.
First Data taps Trusteer for FFIEC online banking security
Trusteer has secured a headline deal with First Data, under which its Rapport and Pinpoint online banking protection will be offered as part of the First Data solutions offered to the firm’s clients.