The Role of Smartphones in the Internet of Everything
Ever since the mobile boom, smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, enough that they’ve become virtually indispensable in today’s fast-paced world. Not only do they serve to connect us to our friends and loved ones wherever they may be, but they also allow us to do our daily tasks and chores all […]more…
Top 3 Myths about Big Data Security : Debunking common misconceptions about big data security
In the first half of the year, the spam volume increased by 60% compared to the data last 1H 2013. We can attribute these to several factors: the prevalence of DOWNAD and the steady boom of malware-related emails with spam-sending capabilities (such as MYTOB). Prevalent threats like UPATRE and ZeuS/ZBOT also employed spam as its […]more…
Diving Deep into Mayhem
Malware targeting Linux servers has been increasingly hitting the headlines over the past year. In this post we will present research on an advanced and highly versatile malware operation targeting Linux and FreeBSD servers. We have named the malware family at the heart of this operation GalacticMayhem, as a reference to some of the C&C […]more…
Wireless home automation systems reveal more than you would think about user behavior
Home automation systems that control domestic lighting, heating, window blinds or door locks offer opportunities for third parties to intrude on the privacy of the inhabitants and gain considerable insight into their behavioral patterns.more…
Resolved: WebAccess Broken for CLC Secure Server
All applications using WebAccess on CLC\’s secure web server, https://clc.its.psu.edu, are now working. Our Cosign module had to be changed to accommodate a different return code from the server.more…
Android app market pirates busted by FBI
Six Americans charged with large-scale piracy of Android apps. But what about their “customers”? Is there really an increased risk of malware from unlawfully acquired apps?more…
Hacker claims breach of Wall Street Journal and Vice
W0rm’s been quite busy and has already pulled this on CNET, and likewise is again offering to sell user data and server credentials for one Bitcoin.more…
eBay’s StubHub ransacked for over $1 million, international crime ring arrested
US police have indicted six people across four countries on charges of defrauding eBay’s StubHub for over $1 million in pilfered tickets for things like Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake concerts. eBay says its servers weren’t broken into; rather, password reuse and account holders’ PCs being riddled with malware are to blame.more…
EBay faces class action suit over data breach
EBay faces a class action suit in a U.S. federal court over a security breach earlier this year. read moremore…
How to protect my passwords in Chrome browser?
I like to use the feature in Chrome that allows me to save all my passwords, but how can I make sure that no one that has access to my computer can access them?more…
Sony’s $15 million PSN hacking settlement pays out in free games
Way back in 2011, PlayStation Network services and websites went dark due to “an external intrusion.” Anonymous claimed responsibility, names, passwords and possible payment information was lost in a data breach, and everybody in general had a bad time. Tags: Sony PSN Industry News Law and Ordermore…
Firm says vulnerability in Tails contained in I2P component
A vulnerability broker published a video demonstrating one of several flaws it has found in the privacy-focused Tails operating system, which is used by those seeking to make their Web browser harder to trace. Exodus Intelligence of Austin, Texas, said its short clip shows how the real IP address of a Tails user can be […]more…
Mass exploit of WordPress plugin backdoors sites running Joomla, Magento, too
As many as 50,000 websites have been remotely commandeered by attackers exploiting a recently patched vulnerability in a popular plugin for the WordPress content management system, security researchers said Wednesday. Tags: WordPress Securitymore…
StubHub: Hackers Hijacked 1,000 Accounts
The Associated Press reports that hackers were able to access more than 1,000 StubHub accounts. The hackers were then able to use those accounts to buy tickets from the online reseller. The company claims its own security wasn’t actually compromised. Instead, cyber thieves got their hands on user info through other sites before entering using that […]more…