Massive cyber attack hits 100 State websites
An Indonesian hacker on Tuesday attacked and defaced more than 100 Kenya government websites in a major cyber security breach. The hacker, referred to as Direxer, broke into the sites and defaced them to show that he had managed to access them. The websites included those of various government ministries, departments and local authorities. Read [...]
Israeli Hackers Hit Saudi Stock Exchange
Israeli hackers quickly retaliated yesterday against Monday’s online disruption of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and El Al Airlines’ websites by launching a counterstrike, taking down the websites of the Saudi Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Going by the name “IDF-Team,” the Israeli hacking group reportedly paralyzed Tadawul, the Saudi stock exchange [...]
Symantec Norton anti-virus source code hacked
SECURITY software vendor Symantec has admitted that hackers had obtained the source code of its flagship Norton Antivirus products from 2006. Symantec’s admission represents a backflip from its earlier statement that its networks had not been breached. Its admission follows a threat by a hacking group called “Yama Tough” early this week to release 1.7 [...]
Hackers Steal $6.7 Million in Cyber Bank Robbery
The first major cybercrime of 2012 has taken place in South Africa, with hackers made off with about $6.7 million from Postbank, which is state-owned and part of the South African post office. Hackers Steal $6.7 Million in Cyber Bank RobberyAccording to the Sunday Times, the hackers used stolen login details for a Postbank teller [...]
South Korean Military Raises Cyber Alert
South Korean authorities warned that North Korean cyber-attackers may launch DDoS attacks or malicious email campaigns with the death of leader Kim Jong-il. Hours after news broke about the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, South Korea’s telecommunications regulator warned of potential cyber-attacks. Korea Communications Commission raised the cyber-alert to the third highest level. [...]
Apple, Google Creating Wearable Computers for iOS/Android
20 December 2011
According to The New York Times, Apple and Google secretly started working on the wearable devices separately over the past year. Apple has already created prototypes of its wearable device. One of the ideas for the wearable Apple device is a curved-glass iPod that can be worn around the wrist like a watch, and its [...]
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Twitter launches TweetDeck as web app built with HTML 5
20 December 2011
TweekDesk has introduced a new version of the popular program, built with HTML 5, at the end of last week. The application supports for PC, MAC, iPhone, iPad or Android device. A button for adding new columns is located at the top of the TweetDeck screen, along with controls for writing a new Tweet, navigating [...]
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Latest spam campaigns delivering the Zbot Trojan
20 December 2011
Fake messages and warnings have been hitting inboxes, and users have been getting wiser about the danger lurking behind the offered links and attachments. Zbot peddlers have put a break on the aforementioned campaigns and have rolled out new ones, with emails offering prepared bills, business meeting notes and payment confirmations. Read more…
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Tips for securing Internet connected devices
09 December 2011
Security firm, McAfee warned that new devices such as smartphones and laptops are completely unprotected; they can be very vulnerable to malware infections or social engineering scams that can steal personal information. McAfee encourages consumers to take some simple precautions to keep their digital lives and devices safe through the holidays and into 2012. Read [...]
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IBM Releases Tablet Apps For Its Enterprise Systems
09 December 2011
IBM has launched eight new social networking and collaboration mobile applications for its Enterprise Systems. The software allows employees to more effectively collaborate and share data, images and conduct meetings on the fly more securely as part of their everyday work experience, IBM said. The new application includes a new interface ideal for tablet devices [...]
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Secure remote access from SonicWALL
09 December 2011
The SonicWALL E-Class SRA EX9000 running on the Aventail 10.6 architecture enables IT companies in large enterprises to provide remote access for devices running Windows and Windows Mobile, Mac OS and iOS, Android and Linux. The recently announced SonicWALL Mobile Connect provides SSL encrypted access to network resources. Read more…
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OpenDNS tool secures DNS traffic
09 December 2011
OpenDNS exposed a preview of DNSCrypt, a new technology that improves both the security and privacy of internet users. DNSCrypt encrypts all DNS traffic between Internet users and OpenDNS. “DNSCrypt is a critical advancement for the DNS, for global Internet security efforts and for the Internet at large,” said OpenDNS CEO David Ulevitch. Read more…
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Free tool exploits SQL injection vulnerabilities
09 December 2011
NTO SQL Invader Provides Pen Testers and Developers the Ability to Quickly and Easily Exploit and Demonstrate SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Web Applications. NTO SQL Invader works as a stand-alone tool and also includes integration with NTOSpider’s reporting technology to assist pen testers and developers in quickly identifying and validating discovered vulnerabilities. Read more…
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8 out of 10 applications fail to meet security standards
08 December 2011
XSS and SQL Injection are two of the most frequently used vulnerabilities, often providing a gateway to customer data and property. Veracode has reported eight out of 10 applications fail to meet acceptable levels of security. The report showed a high concentration of XSS and SQL Injection vulnerabilities, with XSS present in 68 percent of [...]
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Microsoft Releases Xbox Live App for iPhone and iPad
08 December 2011
Microsoft has announced the release of an official Xbox Live app for iPhone and iPad. This is the first time Microsoft has directly supported a competitor’s product with Xbox Live. Xbox Live hub on Windows Phone 7 features include Avatar’s outfit, update your friends list, edit your live profile and view or compare achievements. Windows [...]
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