Oracle has released its Critical Patch Update (CPU) for October 2013, incorporating, for the first time, Java, which was heretofore patched on a separate cycle every four months. The update is massive, fixing 120 flaws across most of Oracle’s product f…
DDoS Attacks Getting Harder to Detect
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are getting harder to identify, and they will most likely be found to originate in Indonesia or China, new research has shown.
A Q&A with Charlie Miller, Computer Security Researcher at Twitter
At the recent Hacker Halted conference in Atlanta, Infosecurity Editor Eleanor Dallaway, spoke to Twitter’s computer security researcher, Charlie Miller, also known for his public hacks on Apple products and his tenure at the NSA. They talked about mob…
Hackers Target Mandiant CEO Via Limo Service
Hackers are apparently stalking Kevin Mandia, chief executive of the cybersecurity company Mandiant.
Google-backed File-sharing Service Spreads Chinese Malware
Most people in the West haven’t heard of it, but Xunlei, a file-sharing service that boasts Google as an investor, has hundreds of millions of users in China. And, it was recently found to be distributing a signed malware known as KanKan.
LockLizard Expands Document DRM Market to Android Devices
LockLizard, a London-based provider of PDF document digital rights management (DRM) controls, is in the final stages of delivering a DRM secured viewer for the Android device marketplace.
CryptoLocker: The Ransomware There’s No Coming Back From
A ransomware threat known as CryptoLocker is making the rounds, scrambling files in the process. And once it’s triggered, there is no way to recover them.
Google Chrome Opens Up Personal Information to Hackers
Google Chrome has been shown to have a major security flaw: any consumer who has ever typed in personal information while using the Google Chrome browser, be it for e-commerce or to sign up for newsletters, should be aware that this information is save…
Public WiFi Hotspots Ripe for MITM Attacks
Ah, the public hotspot: oases of connectivity in airports, coffee shops, bookstores, town centers and at chains that range from Starbucks to Barnes & Noble to McDonalds.
Nordstrom Hit By Card Skimmer Scam
The retail sector often faces unique security challenges, not the least of which are the point of sale (PoS) terminals and cash registers that offer a convenient repository from which to lift credit and debit card numbers. Hackers can make use of conne…