A researcher at the Context Information Security consulting firm has identified a number of serious vulnerabilities in the new WebGL 3D graphics standard enabled by default in Firefox 4 and Google Chrome browsers, and as an option in the Apple Safari b…
FERC wants more power to protect electric grid from cyber attacks
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking to expand its authority to protect the electrical grid against cyber attacks.
Sony Ericsson posts info on hacking Xperia Android phones
In a move that has caused raised eyebrows in the smartphone industry, Sony Ericsson has posted detailed information on how to hack its Xperia range of Android smartphones.
TalkTalk introduces first ISP-level malicious URL filtering service
TalkTalk, a third-party telco and broadband supplier, has launched the UK’s first ISP-level broadband security service.
Context discovers security flaws in WebGL technology
Context Information Security claims to have discovered a range of security flaws in WebGL technology, a web-based extension to the JavaScript programming language that allows 3D graphic images to appear with users’ web browsers.
Curiosity kills the cat as hackers use new infection techniques
Hackers appear to be using social networking and news trending topics, judging from a recent analysis from Luis Corrons, technical director with Panda Security, who notes that the death of Osama bin Laden and the Royal Wedding have been used as lures i…
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.
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.