The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to nearly 100 organizations this week, warning them that customer and/or employee data are currently available on P2P networks according to its recent probe.
Researchers identify anonymous users through web browser history and social networks
Researchers have combined stolen web browser history data with membership of social networking groups to identify large numbers of users who would otherwise be anonymous, it was revealed this week.
HSBC offers free Trusteer password software to all
HSBC has joined Santander, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Natwest in offering online banking customers free copies of Trusteer’s Rapport password protection software.
Intel targeted by January cyberattack
Intel was the target of a concerned cyberattack in January – around the same time that Google identified the Operation Aurora attack, according to a 10-K filing that the chip maker made to the SEC.
Rutgers team demonstrates new smart phone security threat
A team of investigators at Rutgers University has revealed research indicating that smart phones can be compromised by sophisticated rootkits.
European data commissioner criticises anti-counterfeiting arrangements
In a surprising move, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has criticised the the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), saying that the agreement may be unworkable under current European Union data protection laws.
Call for software vendors to take better care when developing software
A consortium of more than 30 major customers of software vendors have called for more secure development of their applications, and for the developers to adhere to best practice at the earliest opportunity.
Pennsylvania school district hit by injunction, FBI investigation after web cam incident
A federal judge has ordered a suburban Philadelphia school not to reactivate a security system that enabled it to monitor students in their homes without their knowledge. The judge made the emergency ruling after a student sued the school, alleging an …
School linked to Operation Aurora attack is tied indirectly to hacktivist group
Two schools in China have been linked to the Operation Aurora attack that targeted Google and other companies last year – and one of them has been tied to a national network of hacktivist groups.
Dell plans major industry cybersecurity initiative
Hard on the heels of acquiring Perot Systems late last year, Dell is planning to launch an industry initiative that seeks for industry IT players to pool their talents to defend the internet from cybercriminals.