Google to Notify Users of DNS Changer Infections
The DNS Changer Trojan currently affecting more than 500,000 users worldwide will leave its victims without internet connectivity as of July 9. Since many computer users have no clue that their machines have been compromised and that they will lose connectivity Google has started delivering infection notifications to affected parties whenever they query the search engine for results.
Microsoft Security Updates Now in CVRF Format
Microsoft re-released a set of monthly security updates in CVRF format and submitted it to users review, according to a blog post published on the Microsoft Security Response Center. The IT giant takes this step as part of its commitment to address todays cyber security challenges as a founding member of the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security in the Internet (ICASI).
AntiS3curityOPS Claim Credit for Hacking into Chicago Police Website
Hacktivists supposedly affiliated with the notorious group Anonymous claim to have taken down the Chicago police website in response to alleged police brutality in a confrontation that took place Saturday in Chicago during protests against the NATO summit.
China Mobile’s IIS License Concerns U.S. Security Officials
China Mobiles application for licensing an international information service on United States territory is facing scrutiny from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Justice Department, as alien infrastructure on US ground could pose a security issue.
Information Commissioner Website Hacked in DDoS Hit
The website of the Information Commissioner's Office, the privacy watchdog, was taken down in a distributed denial of service attack allegedly by hacktivist group Anonymous, which accused the office of corruption. No important information was stolen, according to the office.
Bot-Generated Web Traffic Poses Security Risk to Web Servers
More than 50 percent of the overall traffic sustained by small and mid-size websites is generated by bots and automated scripts, according to a study by traffic monitoring company Incapsula.
US Officials Turn Computers Into Bricks Before CEOs
"Enduring Security Framework" public-private partnership matches top technology to top defense, real-time sharing of classified web threat info on the wish list.
California Bans Employers From Collecting Employees’ Passwords
California joins Maryland in prohibiting employers from demanding their current or potential employees to reveal their social media account authentication data. Introduced February 22, the bill has just received 73 votes in the House of Representatives which allow it to pass onto the Senate.
IT Security Pros Fail on Risk Strategies, While Thinking They Are on Track
IT security pros in Europe have significant gaps in their company risk strategies, despite thinking they are on track. According to a recent research from HP, 79 percent of security professionals believe they have an information security risk plan in place, but only 14 percent are confident they have a complete picture of their security.
FBI Warns Travelers Against Malware that Checks into Hotels
The FBI warns travelers about phony software updates that users see when logging on to some hotel systems. The pop up windows advising users to download a software update are actually a form of infecting guests laptops with malware.
Virgin Media’s Ban on The Pirate Bay Leads to DDoS Attack From Anonymous
Virgin Medias website has been the target of an Anonymous distributed denial of serviced attack pending a court order to ban all access to The Pirate Bay website.
Hackers Break Into YoVille Social Game
Hackers recently broke into Zyngas YoVille social game, disrupting a group of almost 1.000 players. The company said no sensitive data was compromised.
Major Cyber Attack Aimed at US Pipeline Industry
A major cyber attack on US gas pipeline companies is under way, according to US Department of Homeland Security alerts.
Microsoft to Fix 23 Security Flaws with a New Patch
Microsoft plans to fix 23 security vulnerabilities by a patch to be released next week. With the new updates available, the company will have issued 70 patches so far this year, more than the 59 in the same period of last year.