Arrests made in internet fraud case
Romanian law enforcement officials recently arrested more than 90 people suspected of participating in an online fraud scheme targeting users in the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice reported.
New Hotmail features to improve security
In an effort to bolster internet security, Microsoft has announced two new Hotmail features. Users will now be able to report when they receive a spam message, and Hotmail will no longer allow users to choose dangerously common passwords.
Unsecured wireless a problem in Australia
More than 10,000 wireless networks in Sydney, Australia, might be unsecured, posing a serious internet security threat, according to recent reporting done by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Collaboration key to computer security, Pentagon says
The United States Department of Defense plans to work closely with other government agencies and the private sector to ensure the security of the nation's computer systems, according to the Pentagon's recently released official cyber security strategy.
Internet Explorer 9 wins malware test despite waning popularity
A recent test of major internet browsers undertaken by research firm NSS Labs found Internet Explorer 9 is highly effective at blocking socially engineered malware.
Defense Department outlines steps to secure its networks
The Pentagon released its official strategy for cyberspace operations on July 14, detailing four steps it will take to protect the 15,000 U.S. Department of Defense computer networks.
Vodafone devices vulnerable to attack
While new revelations continue to surface regarding cell phone hacking done by the British tabloid News of the World, The Hacker's Choice, a group devoted to exposing computer security threats, recently announced it discovered a critical vulnerability affecting Vodafone's United Kingdom Mobile Phone Network.
McCain calls for special computer security committee
Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona has called upon Senate leaders to establish a select committee to oversee cybersecurity.
Rhode Island appoints cybersecurity team
Democratic Representative Jim Langevin, co-founder of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, was in his home state of Rhode Island on July 11 to announce the formation of the Rhode Island Cyber Disruption Team.
Anonymous strikes military contractor
In the latest attack in its AntiSec campaign against government and corporate websites, hacker group Anonymous infiltrated United States defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton on "Military Meltdown Monday," July 11.
Computer security threat to Apple mobile operating system
The German government recently issued a computer security warning that the iOS mobile operating system used in Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices is vulnerable to malware spread through PDF files.
Millions affected by Washington Post Jobs hack
The Washington Post Jobs website was hacked twice at the end of June, the paper recently announced.
Emailed ticket fake, attached virus real
Users of Yahoo Mail are being targeted by a phishing scheme that dupes victims via an email purportedly enclosing a traffic ticket, according to Lohud.com, a news source for the Lower Hudson Valley.
California city accounts hacked
A hacker used a phishing ploy to compromise the computer system of the city of Atascadero, California, and draw $83,000 from city accounts, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reports.