The latest issue of Which magazine from the Consumer’s Association asserts that Yahoo’s updated terms and conditions allow the email giant to eavesdrop on member emails and instant messages.
Swathes of search engine poisoning and Tumblr hacking spotted in latest security threats report
The latest analysis of malware and security threats from GFI Software claims to show that search engine poisoning and phishing of the Tumblr microblogging site were riding high in the threats chart during June of this year.
Warning issued on trojanised Android racing game
A Trend Micro threats analyst has warned Android users to be on the lookout for an attractive, but malware-ridden, free racing game for the platform that is infected with a trojan.
North Korea likely source of DDoS attacks against South Korean sites, says McAfee
The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks launched in March of this year against sites affiliated with the South Korean government, military, and civilian infrastructure were the result of a highly sophisticated, coordinated attack, most likely …
Washington Post jobs site breached, 1.27 million emails stolen
The Washington Post has admitted to a data breach that compromised user IDs and emails of 1.27 million job seekers who use its employment website.
MI5 responsible for 1000 bugging errors in 2010 says Guardian
MI5 – the military intelligence agency responsible for counter-intelligence operations in the UK – was responsible for more than 1,000 bugging errors last year, the Guardian newspaper has reported.
Trend Micro reports Facebook attack tapping LinkedIn
A fraud analyst with Trend Micro is reporting that a Facebook attack currently in progress is leveraging the LinkedIn business social networking site and service.
IEEE: Interoperability, data portability trouble cloud customers as much as security
Interoperability and data portability are as important as security to long-term adoption of cloud computing services, according to experts with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
WellPoint dishes out $100,000 to Indiana for potential data breach
Health insurer WellPoint has to pay $100,000 in fines for delaying notification to 32,000 Indiana customers affected by a possible data breach, according to a settlement with the Indiana Attorney General.
ICSPA cyber security group launches to boost international fight against cyber crime
The International Cyber Security Protection Alliance (ICSPA) was officially launched in London on Tuesday 5th July. Backed by the UK government, the non-for-profit body which brings together business, government and law enforcement, aims to combat the …