A new group of hacktivists associated with the AntiSec movement claim to have staged a major DDoS attack against MasterCard, apparently in connection with the long-running controversy over the removal of card processing facilities for the WikiLeaks group.
Cellcrypt introduces 256-bit random-seeded encryption telephony for the iPhone
Cellcrypt has extended its public key cryptography service to users of the Apple iPhone, adding to the apps already available for the Symbian, Blackberry and Android platforms.
Security researcher claims banks are key to killing rogue online pharmacies
A leading security researcher claims that more than half of all sales at the world’s largest rogue internet pharmacy in the last four years were charged to credit and debit cards issued by the top seven card-issuing banks.
House Republican cybersecurity task force given until October to respond to administration
The House Republican leadership has tasked Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) to head a cybersecurity task force to analyze the Obama administration’s cybersecurity legislative proposal and to develop a Republican response by October.
A more secure version of Android now in development
Whisper Systems, one of the more innovative Android software houses, has released a beta test edition of Whispercore, an extended version of Google Android for Nexus S and Nexus One smartphones.
Black Hat USA and Defcon: event streaming and kids’ sessions on the agenda
The organisers of Black Hat and its parallel Defcon security event, due to be held in Las Vegas this summer, have announced a number of enhancements, including live event streaming for Black Hat, and a kids security education session for Defcon 19.
SQL injection most dangerous threat, according to CWE/SANS list of top software flaws
SQL injection flaw is the most dangerous software vulnerability, according to the 2011 CWE/SANS Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors.
Dutch hackers release personal details on former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair
Hard on the heels of publicly slating – and declaring war – on the LulzSec hacktivist group, Teamp0ison, the Dutch hacking group, has posted a large volume of private emails and information about former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Trend Micro spots Android malware acting as SMS relay
A Trend Micro security researcher claims to have discovered a new type of malware infection on the Google Android platform that acts as an SMS (text message) relay.
Eugene Kaspersky warns that the internet could become a war zone
Building on a presentation he made at the Infosecurity Europe event in late April, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky Lab, has warned of the danger that the internet could become a cyberconflict vehicle for governments to attack each other.