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Despite threats, Anonymous did not take down Facebook or Zynga on Monday. But other hackers detailed their own exploits, releasing employee credentials and source code.
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Increasingly, malware creators are moving from stealing information from text files and key-logging into the audio-visual realm.
Recently this has spread to Android phones via a new threat called PlaceRaider, which can secretly take photos or video every few seconds without the owner ever noticing.
===> Combined with information from a smartphone’s GPS system and accelerometer sensors, the visual data can be assembled into a three-dimensional map of the phone's surroundings. <===
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Different hacker groups claim to have breached servers belonging to ImageShack, Symantec, PayPal and other organizations.
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With big names such as Zappos, Amazon, LinkedIn and Android gracing the list, there's a good chance you have fallen victim to a security breach this year.
It’s been a chilling year so far for web and mobile security. Cybercriminals continue to think of clever and sneaky ways to strip millions of consumers of credit card information and personal data, thanks largely in part to malicious links, phishing scams and password hacks.
The team at cybercrime prevention company ThreatMetrix has put together an infographic detailing the top 10 spookiest cyberattacks of the year so far. And with big names such as Zappos, Amazon, LinkedIn and Android gracing the list, there’s a good chance you or someone you know has fallen victim to a security breach.
Read more, a MUST: http://mashable.com/2012/10/18/cyber-attacks-201/
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On 4 November, Neelie Kroes Commissioner responsible for the Digital Agenda stressed the threat of cyber-security hacking for the efficiency of Internet Services. “Incidents (also linked to human mistakes) and attacks are clearly on the rise…the number of web based attacks went up 36% in the year 2011.”
During his speech in the Information Security Forum Conference in Chicago, Kroes urged for bringing cyber security in the top of the political agenda. Acknowledging that most of the cyber networks and infrastructures are privately owned, the Commissioner recognised the limited role of the public authorities.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.neurope.eu/article/cyber-attacks-threat-internet-efficiency
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Anonymous has leaked VMware’s ESX Server kernel source code online, and the veracity of the claim has been confirmed on the company's Security and Compliance blog.
Finally, a number of high and low profile sites have also been hacked and defaced: NBC, Saturday Night Live, a Lady Gaga fan site (all purportedly by a hacker that goes by the handle of Pyknic), the Ghana Consulate, Arcelor Mittal, and others.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13900
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The hacks are apparently just the beginning of document dumps and defacements for its day of protest, the 5th of November, aka Guy Fawkes Day. Read this article by Violet Blue on CNET News.
Read more, a MUST: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57544908-93/anonymous-hacking-spree-hits-paypal-symantec/
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More than 100,000 Android applications in Google Play are considered "suspicious" or "questionable," according to new research.
Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/05/android-apps-suspicious/
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Apple released its first security updates to iOS 6. Version 6.0.1 includes patches for critical vulnerabilities in the operating system kernel, Passcode Lock and WebKit.
Read more: http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/apple-patches-kernel-passcode-lock-and-webkit-flaws-ios-601-110212
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"Waging war" on Russia, hacktivist collective GhostShell have released 2.5 million records stolen from the Russian government.
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Anonymous Germany Hacks Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Site...
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Last week we published an article listing some big and popular websites that were leaking information about their users via the Apache server-status page.
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L'éditeur de logiciel de sécurité Kaspersky a publié quelques statistiques sur les failles de sécurité découvertes dans le monde au troisième trimestre. Pour délivrer ces chiffres, Kaspersky s'appuie sur la base d'utilisateurs de ses produits.
On trouve ensuite des logiciels d'Adobe (Flash, Adobe Reader et Shockwave) qui est le plus représenté dans ce top 10 avec cinq mentions. Apple est également présent avec des failles concernant QuickTime (14 % des utilisateurs concernés) et iTunes (12 %). Nullsoft avec Winamp ferme la marche.
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What are your chances of being hacked? Find out some easy ways to prevent a breach of your system.
A MUST read: http://mashable.com/2012/11/05/cybersecurity-infographic/
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THIS REPORT DISCUSSES THE MOBILE THREAT LANDSCAPE AS SEEN IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2012, AND INCLUDES STATISTICS AND DETAILS OF THE MOBILE THREATS THAT F-SECURE RESPONSE LABS HAVE SEEN AND ANALYZED DURING THAT PERIOD. THE DATA PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT WAS LAST UPDATED ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2012.
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As it becomes the 5th of November around the world, Anonymous announced a hacking spree that has claimed many websites and a few databases - plus a planned V For Vendetta reenactment at the Houses of Parliament.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.zdnet.com/paypal-symantec-hacked-as-anonymous-begins-november-5-hacking-spree-7000006876/
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European Commission - Press Release - European Commission Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Information Security Forum Conference, Chicago 4th November 2012 Every day, people worldwide rely...
===> Cyber-security should be recognised as a top political priority. <===
Here in the US it has long obtained political attention. It is time we do the same in Europe and worldwide.
Read more, a MUST: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-12-774_en.htm?locale=en
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Anonymous hacker "pyknic" has hacked into several NBC websites, with the message "Remember, remember the fifth of November."...
Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/04/nbc-hacked/
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The company says the apps demand a 'suspicious' number of high-risk permissions.
According to a new report from Bit9, more than 100,000 Android apps in the Google Play store (25 percent of more than 400,000 apps studied) pose a security risk to users.
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Security firm Kaspersky has released its latest IT Threat Evolution report. There were some interesting findings in the report, as always, but the most interesting thing that stuck out was all the way at the bottom.
Microsoft products no longer feature among the Top 10 products with vulnerabilities. This is because the automatic updates mechanism has now been well developed in recent versions of Windows OS.
1. Oracle Java Multiple Vulnerabilities 8. Winamp AVI / IT File Processing Vulnerabilities
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