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BT reveals over 200 million hack attempts on London Olympics 2012 website

BT reveals over 200 million hack attempts on London Olympics 2012 website | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
One year on, security issues plaguing firms of all sizes
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Hackers using PRISM-phishing Java RAT to steal government data

Hackers using PRISM-phishing Java RAT to steal government data | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Cyber criminals hitting government agencies with PRISM-themed phishing messages
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Android malware scams earn crooks £1.4m a year

Android malware scams earn crooks £1.4m a year | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Scammers earn £7 per infection as Google OS represents a goldmine in easy profits
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PRISM: European Commission demands answers over 'disturbing' NSA surveillance

PRISM: European Commission demands answers over 'disturbing' NSA surveillance | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
US government asked for clarification over allegations that EU computer networks were hacked
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Email encryption flaw helps criminals and snoops hide hijacked messages

Email encryption flaw helps criminals and snoops hide hijacked messages | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Web-based email services need to wake up to post-PRISM scares, says Trend Micro
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Google Docs hijacked by Trojan.APT.Seinup malware

Google Docs hijacked by Trojan.APT.Seinup malware | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
FireEye spots crooks using old tricks to avoid detection
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Google warns of phishing campaign in Iran ahead of elections

Google warns of phishing campaign in Iran ahead of elections | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Tens of thousands of users sent bogus emails looking to harvest account credentials
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Twitter adds two-factor authentication after multiple security breaches

Twitter adds two-factor authentication after multiple security breaches | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Much-requested feature will help prevent account theft
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Yahoo hit by hackers as 22 million user IDs stolen

Yahoo hit by hackers as 22 million user IDs stolen | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Japanese users warned over incident
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Twitter adds two-factor authentication after multiple security breaches

Twitter adds two-factor authentication after multiple security breaches | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Much-requested feature will help prevent account theft
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Apple OS X Oslo malware linked to sophisticated 'Operation Hangover' gang in India

Apple OS X Oslo malware linked to sophisticated 'Operation Hangover' gang in India | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Indian group tied to multiple crimeware outbreaks
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Malware for Mac linking with cyber security

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Twitter hack on the Onion makes for comedy gold

Twitter hack on the Onion makes for comedy gold | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Satirical news site the Onion becomes the latest outlet to get hit by a Twitter hack
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Android BadNews malware infects up to 10 million handsets

Android BadNews malware infects up to 10 million handsets | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Russian mobile malware linked to at least 32 malicious apps
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Android master key leaves 99 percent of Google smartphone and tablet users open to attack

Android master key leaves 99 percent of Google smartphone and tablet users open to attack | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Hackers could have keys to the enterprise kingdom, warns Bluebox security
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Cyber attack threat to London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony revealed

Cyber attack threat to London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony revealed | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Security chief reveals ‘serious' cyber attack targeted stadium's power during opening ceremony
Mike Horne's curator insight, September 22, 2013 9:58 PM

Talk about a nightmare for facilty managers and event planners.  A cyber attack could leave the venue in the dark or effect any number of the high tech systems in a horrible way.

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South Korea and US government hacks blamed on DarkSeoul group

South Korea and US government hacks blamed on DarkSeoul group | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Group responsible for broadcast and bank attacks back to old tricks
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Cyber criminals target mobile devices over PCs

Cyber criminals target mobile devices over PCs | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Malware operators are increasingly looking to infect tablets and smartphones over computers
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Phishing gang face 21-year prison stretch for UK bank scam worth £59m

Phishing gang face 21-year prison stretch for UK bank scam worth £59m | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Two Romanians and Nigerian receive lengthy terms
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Chinese supercomputer Tianhe-2 tops world rankings ahead of US Titan

Chinese supercomputer Tianhe-2 tops world rankings ahead of US Titan | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
China flexes computing muscle as it outguns US to top spot
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Supercomputers

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Microsoft and FBI take down $500m Citadel botnet

Microsoft and FBI take down $500m Citadel botnet | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Network of infected computers was used to steal online banking credentials
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Hackers' Citadel and Koobface Trojans pose major threats to business data

Hackers' Citadel and Koobface Trojans pose major threats to business data | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Citadel evolves past financial focus while resurrected Koobface worm burrows deeper into Facebook systems
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Microsoft calls for Office attack victims to be more vigilant with security patches

Microsoft calls for Office attack victims to be more vigilant with security patches | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Firm urges businesses to apply automatic updates to systems
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Apple OS X Oslo malware linked to sophisticated 'Operation Hangover' gang in India

Apple OS X Oslo malware linked to sophisticated 'Operation Hangover' gang in India | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Indian group tied to multiple crimeware outbreaks
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Cyber gang 'stole $45m' from ATMs

Cyber gang 'stole $45m' from ATMs | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Seven people are charged in New York over an alleged bank heist which saw cybercriminals steal $45m (£29m) from ATMs worldwide, US prosecutors say.
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Also links with IT and Banking, Databases

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Twitter malware spreading via Javascript code attack on hijacked accounts

Twitter malware spreading via Javascript code attack on hijacked accounts | Security Networks and computers | Scoop.it
Trusteer warns of latest threat to social media users
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