Google’s Chrome operating system (OS) is not as secure at it might look at first glance, says Rik Ferguson, director of security research at Trend Micro.
Insider data breach costs Bank of America over $10 million, says Secret Service
The US Secret Service estimates that a data breach at Bank of America in California and other western states cost the bank at least $10 million.
Cross-site scripting attack on Hotmail highlights personal e-mail risk to business
A vulnerability in the Hotmail site has enabled hackers to steal an unknown number of messages from users’ accounts, according to security firm Trend Micro
iPhone theft vigilante attacks wrong person
There have been several reports of iPhones being successfully tracked down by owners using the handset’s on-phone GPS facility and suitable software, but now a cautionary tale comes from New Jersey, in which an apparently irate owner attacked the perso…
Report warns on growing risk of fake URL shortening services
The latest MessageLabs Intelligence Report from Symantec has warned internet users to beware the increasing problem of fake URL shortening services, especially against the backdrop of Twitter’s popularity and the fact that the microblogging service lim…
New England works to coordinate government-industry response to cyber attacks
Three New England states – Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island – have teamed to develop a coordinated government-industry plan for responding to network interruptions caused by cyberattacks or natural disasters.
Kaspersky spots fake Virustotal site serving up Java worms
A South American researcher with Kaspersky Lab claims to have spotted a Java-driven injection technology that generates a fake Virustotal website for the unsuspecting.
Qakbot author is no crackpot, says Symantec
Attacks of the W32.Qakbot worm, which was responsible for a data breach at a Massachusetts labor agency, are on the rise after the author “seeded” newer variants, according to analysis by Symantec.
More 64-bit malware spotted by Kaspersky Lab
The last 12 months have seen the volume of 64-bit Win7-equipped machines being sold rising steadily and it seems that cybercriminals have woken up to the trend, developing 64-bit malware.
Sony’s Greek web portal hacked as the misery continues
Hell hath no fury like an upset cracker, it seems, as the tidal wave of apparent supporters of George Hotz appear to be targeting Sony in an unprecedented hackathon.