Archive for 'Information technology news - Security'
Here comes the Johnny Depp RIP malware
Published on January 24th, 2010.
Is Johnny Depp dead? No. But that won't stop the malware merchants exploiting the confusion?Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
What is the most popular password?
Published on January 21st, 2010.
Strangely, it's not 'password.'Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Internet Explorer patch due Friday (Australian time)
Published on January 20th, 2010.
Microsoft's promised 'out-of-band' security update for Internet Explorer is set for release early Friday morning, Australian time.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Internet Explorer vulnerability: panic, or don’t panic?
Published on January 18th, 2010.
While some European governments are recommending users abandon Internet Explorer in the light of the current security scare, Microsoft and some security vendors question the value of such a move.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Twitter, Facebook platforms of choice for cyber attacks: McAfee
Published on January 18th, 2010.
New and emerging cyber threats will be used by cybercriminals to target and attack social network sites this year, with McAfee predicting sites like Twitter and Facebook will be the...Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
The strange tale of Robin Hood and the Twitter terrorist
Published on January 18th, 2010.
Be careful what you post on Twitter, the terror police have no sense of humour.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Cyber attack exploited unknown IE vulnerability
Published on January 15th, 2010.
The China-based cyberassault on Google and other companies used a previously unknown Internet Explorer vulnerability as one attack vector. Microsoft has issued a Security Advisory.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Some cyber attacks on Govt from offshore: Faulkner
Published on January 15th, 2010.
The ultra-spooky Defence Signals Directorate responded to about 200 network security incidents a month last year, including some attacks that may have originated from overseas, Defence Minister John Faulkner has...Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
OWA under attack by malware-mongers
Published on January 14th, 2010.
Outlook Web Access users are being targeted by a malware campaign, a security vendor has warned.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Google attack: source code the real target?
Published on January 13th, 2010.
It seems there was more to the China-based attack on Google and other US companies than the search giant originally revealed. Source code may have been the real target.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Multiple critical flaws fixed in Adobe Acrobat, Reader
Published on January 13th, 2010.
Critical updates to Adobe Acrobat and Reader fix eight vulnerabilities. Versions for all supported platforms are affected.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Significant downturn in data breach notifications
Published on January 13th, 2010.
By a number of different measures, the level of data breach notifications has declined significantly over the past 18 months. Is there a reason for this?Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Critical Adobe Illustrator patch delivered as promised
Published on January 10th, 2010.
Adobe has patched a critical security vulnerability in its Illustrator vector graphics program.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
GSM encryption is now effectively broken
Published on January 1st, 2010.
At the 26th Chaos Communication Congress (26C3) last week, Karsten Nohl offered new insights and methods for cracking GSM encryption.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
IIS zero-day vulnerability (is there a rushed patch coming?)
Published on December 30th, 2009.
First reported by IPSS on December 24th, the vulnerability can allow attackers to upload malicious executables on un-protected IIS servers.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Jobs for hackers
Published on December 15th, 2009.
A couple of months ago, the US Dept of Homeland Security announced they wanted to recruit 1,000 cyber security professionals over the next three years. The process has started.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Million-dollar surveillance system for Port of Brisbane
Published on December 15th, 2009.
The Federal Government is paying NICTA more than $A1 million to develop an advanced video surveillance system for the Port of Brisbane.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
New 0-day vulnerability found in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Published on December 15th, 2009.
Exploits for a new 0-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader have been detected in the wild. Time to disable JavaScript?Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
Symantec reveals Government data-breach plan
Published on December 10th, 2009.
Australian enterprises should expect and prepare for new legislation which will force them to disclose data security breaches according to the president and chief executive officer of leading computer security...Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.
December Patch Tuesday includes urgent Internet Explorer update
Published on December 8th, 2009.
Microsoft is urging its customers to pay particular attention to this month's security updates. A patch for Internet Explorer is the most urgent, but Windows and Office are also affected.Filled under Information technology news - Security, latest news. No Comments.