Jailbreaking Techniques: Unlocking iPhones From Apple Software
Thousands of iPhone owners have joined forces with a team of hackers to help them find new ways to jailbreak Apple's phone software.
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SocksEscort Linux Router Malware Botnet Takedown Operation Lightning
Authorities have dismantled SocksEscort, a service that sold access to a large proxy network built from compromised residential routers. Investigators say much of the infrastructure sat on infected SOHO networking devices, many running embedded Linux...
Linux Users Targeted as Crypto-stealing Malware Hits Snap Packages
We’ve been telling ourselves that Snap apps are sandbox...
UNC2891: Banking Heists with Linux Malware Exploiting Physical Access
UNC2891 has been working its way through gaps in ATM se...
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Major Data Breaches in Healthcare: Lessons from 2011's Exposure Cases
Though the second half of the year has been comparably calmer than the first half's excitement over database breaches at RSA, Sony, and Epsilon, the breach numbers continued to roll in -- especially at healthcare organizations, which made up a disproportionate number of exposed records. Here are some of the biggest breaches that went down in the second half of the year, along with a few database security lessons learned.
DNS Hijacking Attacks Using Black Hole Exploit Kit Target Websites
Attackers have been going after various pieces of the DNS infrastructure for a long time now, and it's not unusual for there to be somewhat organized campaigns that target certain vertical industries or geographic regions. But researchers lately have been seeing an interesting pattern of compromises in which attackers somehow add new names to existing domains and use those sub-domains to piggyback on the good reputation of the sites and push counterfeit goods, pills and other junk.
Zero-Day Attack: Sykipot Malware Targets U.S. & U.K. Defense and Industry
The latest Adobe Reader and Acrobat zero-day attack is part of a larger, longer-term targeted attack campaign aimed mainly at stealing intellectual property from the U.S. and U.K. industries and government agencies, according to Symantec.
Serious Security Flaws In Government Applications: 75% Affected
The US government sector is markedly worse than private industry at eliminating a range of common but serious flaws from software code, an analysis of real applications submitted for review to testing company Veracode has found.
Romanian Hackers Charged In U.S. Point-Of-Sale Data Theft Scheme
Four residents of Romania have been charged for their alleged participation in a multimillion-dollar scheme to remotely access point-of-sale systems at more than 150 Subway restaurants and other U.S. merchants and steal payment card data, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Facebook Security Advisory: Mark Zuckerberg Hacked Photos Incident
CALLS for improved security at Facebook could get some high profile backing after private pictures of the website's founder Mark Zuckerburg were hacked and made public.
Exploring Android OS Risks: Sensitive Data Access Issues
Computer scientists have discovered a weakness in smartphones running Google's Android operating system that allows attackers to secretly record phone conversations, monitor geographic location data, and access other sensitive resources without permission.
HP Printer Security Advisory: Custom Firmware Risk Of Fire Hazard
Researchers from Columbia University have demonstrated a security flaw found in, but perhaps not limited to, HP printers which can actually lead to fires. The exploit allows hackers to reprogram printers with custom firmware, giving the attacker full control of printer functions. As a result, the hacker can continually heat a laser printer's fuser until paper begins to burn, MSNBC reports.
Understanding Printer Security Risks And Hacking Threats
Could a hacker from half-way around the planet control your printer and give it instructions so frantic that it could eventually catch fire? Or use a hijacked printer as a copy machine for criminals, making it easy to commit identity theft or even take control of entire networks that would otherwise be secure?
Anonymous Strikes: Cybercop Email Breach and Data Leak Incident
The Anonymous hacking collective's AntiSec group has launched a fresh assault on law enforcement agencies with the release of what they claim are personal emails stolen from a Californian cybercrime investigator. The cache of emails
Apache: Internal Access Threat Due To Reverse Proxy Misconfiguration
A new reverse proxy issue affecting Apache HTTP server can be used by attackers to access internal systems if certain rules are improperly configured, a security researcher said.
Addressing IPv6 Security Risks in Today’s Enterprise Networks
If your IPv6 strategy is to delay implementation as long as you can, you still must address IPv6 security concerns right now. If you plan to deploy IPv6 in a dual-stack configuration with IPv4, you're still not off the hook when it comes to security. And if you think you can simply turn off IPv6, that's not going to fly either.
Recent Cyber Attacks: Privacy Concerns and Security Impact
The cybersecurity world is awash in oceans of porn, blown water pumps and civil liberties rhetoric. Facebook was slammed with an attack recently that left some users reaching for a bottle of eye bleach, while hackers elsewhere apparently were able to temporarily control parts of a small public utility. Meanwhile, the DoJ sought new powers that could impact you if you ever use an assumed name anywhere online.
Understanding Cyberwarfare: Current Challenges from States and Hackers
The cyberwar discussion is mired in confusion. What defines an act of cyberwar? Is it a sophisticated hack from China or Russia that shuts down the U.S. power grid? Is it a rogue group like Anonymous breaking into government sites? Is it all the spying China has been doing for several years now?
Peter Kleissner's Bootkit Breaks Windows 8 Firmware Defenses
An Austrian security analyst has built the first known bootkit that bypasses Windows 8's defenses against installing malware while the operating system is booting.
Springfield Water Utility Remote Access Attack Overview
Hackers gained remote access into the control system of the city water utility in Springfield, Illinois, last week and destroyed a pump, according to a report released by a state fusion center and obtained by a security expert.
Romanian National Arrested: Hacking NASA Security Measures
A court in Romania has ordered the arrest of a Romanian man accused of hacking into NASA
Activists Plan Nationwide Airwave Takeover For Broadcasting Message
The ABC7 News I-Team has discovered that some of the same people who launched the Occupy movement are now considering a plan to occupy the airwaves. By hijacking radio and television stations, they could create a nationwide panic.
Santa Clara University Security Incident: FBI Probes Database Hacking
Santa Clara University's academic records database was recently hacked to improve the grades of more than 60 former and current undergraduate students, the university announced Monday.
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