US-based direct marketing firm Epsilon admits that some customer details have been stolen by hackers, which security experts say may have serious knock-on effects.
iPhone/iPad 4.3.1 untethered jailbreak arrives
Cellcos selling network locked iPhones and iPads have woken up this morning to news that the famous iPhone Dev Team have released an ‘untethered’ jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1, the latest version of the operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Spammers targeting Kroger customers in the US
Reports show that the email customer list of Kroger, one of the major supermarket chains in the US, has fallen into the hands of hackers, who are said to be spamming the list with large volumes of unwanted messages.
Avast Software reports almost 750,000 alleged pirates of single license key
Avast Software has revealed that just under 750,000 pirates are using the pay-for security software license details of an Arizona bar association with more than 1,500 legal professionals on its books.
IEEE admits to breach of members’ credit card information
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the professional association responsible for developing IT and other industry standards, admitted to a breach of its network and the possible theft of its members’ credit card information.
Oklahoma hospital suffers data breach of 84,000 patient records
A computer containing personal information on 84,000 patients was stolen from the Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, Okla., the facility admitted recently.
Android trojan gathers personal data, publicly ridicules downloaders
Google Android users are being warned about a ‘free’ version of the popular Walk and Text app, a piece of software that allows users to view what is in front of them while they are texting.
For $1,000, new portal allows rumours to be quashed
In what sounds like an April Fool, but isn’t, a new site allows internet users prepared to stump up $1,000 to deny accusations on other websites. The site – iCorrect – reportedly has 35 founder members, most of whom are celebrities.
Google reportedly developing facial recognition smartphone technology
Google is reportedly developing an app that uses facial recognition to overlay existing apps and offer auto-identification of users on the internet.
Android trojan publicly ridicules downloaders
Google Android users are being warned about a ‘free’ version of the popular Walk and Text app, a piece of software that allows users to view what is in front of them whilst they are texting.