A few weeks ago research showed that Amazon’s public buckets can be more public than their owners intended. Now the original researcher shows that Amazon (and Apple’s MobileMe) file storage options are not alone: SpiderOak is also vulnerable.
Darkleech infects 20,000 websites in just a few weeks
Security researchers have long been aware of the Darkleech threat; but general public awareness is new. It is Apache 2.2.2+ web server malware that infects web pages and seeks to redirect visitors to other sites hosting exploit kits.
US Army has gaping BYOD mobile security holes
The effects of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) phenomenon are being felt across the US military, according to a report from the US Inspector General’s office. It found that US military data security is woefully lacking when it comes to device tracking…
Bitcoin hackers hit Mt. Gox and Instawallet with major attacks
Bitcoin, the virtual currency employed for various web-related transactions, has been enjoying an epic valuation the last few days, reaching an all-time high of $142 per BTC this week according to trading platform Mt. Gox. That translates into $1 billi…
UK think-tank advocates a central hub for police social media intelligence
Policing is intelligence led. Social media is a prime source of intelligence (SOCMINT – social media intelligence). To maximize the potential in SOCMINT it is suggested that the police should develop a central hub of social media expertise.
Krebs outs Flashback author
A year ago Flashback became the most prolific ever Mac virus, infecting an estimated 650,000 Macs. Now researcher and blogger Brian Krebs names the man he believes to have authored the trojan.
Zombie survivalist game, The War Z, taken offline following password hack
Gaming platforms, from the Sony PlayStation Network data heist to a break-in of the Gamingo platform one year ago are sporadic but compelling targets for hackers, thanks to their ability to touch so many users at one time. The latest gaming victim is t…
Hundreds of Japanese one-click scams found infesting Google Play store
Niche-focused malware is becoming more prevalent as targeted attack vectors continue to pay off in terms of social engineering.
London Underground users can now be hacked at more than 100 Tube stations
The introduction of Virgin Media’s WiFi to the London Underground is a valuable addition to the UK capital’s anywhere, anytime attitude towards work and the internet – access via mobile phones and tablets need no longer be affected simply because the u…
Firefox 20: 11 security fixes and improved private browsing
Firefox 20 was released on Tuesday. It includes 3 critical, 4 high, and 4 moderate vulnerability fixes; plus several enhancements including a private browsing mode and improved download manager.