An imaginative new virus that infects programs as they are being compiled has claimed its first scalps, infecting software sent out on a cover CD by a major German computer magazine and even other malware programs.
New virus spreads by attacking Borland compiler
August 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off
Stolen Credit Card Data Goes for Cheap on Cyber-Black Market
August 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off
Hacking large companies as Albert Gonzalez is alleged to have done can be profitable. But stolen credit cards and other data may not sell for as much on the black market as you expect.
Facebook disables 6 rogue phishing apps, but 5 more appear
August 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off
Facebook on Thursday said it had disabled six rogue apps that were stealing Facebook users’ log-in credentials and spamming people, and within hours more appeared.
WINS attacks now in the wild
August 19th, 2009 · Comments Off
The "critical" WINS vulnerability that Microsoft issued a patch for last week is now being exploited actively in the wild, according to the SANS Institute.
SSH server attacks resurface
April 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off
Security researchers are warning administrators to secure their servers in the wake of new Secure Shell (SSH) attacks. Researchers at security firm SANS warned that so-called ‘brute force’ attacks were occurring on a "daily" basis.
Hacking Tools & Techniques and How to Protect Your Network from Them
April 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off
Hackers today use a wide variety of tools and techniques to gain entry into networks across the globe, stealing and destroying confidential data, as well as defacing public websites, writing malicious code, and bringing systems and networks to their knees.
Microsoft Black Tuesday: Microsoft finally fixes Excel zero day, plus more
April 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off
Many of these bulletins fix vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to take over your computers, so you should apply the updates post haste. I would recommend starting with the Excel patch, which finally fixes a zero day vulnerability reported over a month ago.
Conficker reprogrammed for new attack run
April 11th, 2009 · Comments Off
Researchers are warning that the Conficker worm has been reprogrammed to strengthen its defences and boost its ability to attack more machines.
Rogue security software a rising threat
April 11th, 2009 · Comments Off
The bogus security software programs often offer a free scan that falsely says a user’s computer is infected. If installed, the programs are ineffective against malicious software. Security experts have theorized that those behind the programs reap lucrative profits.
Software Security Activities from the BSIMM
April 8th, 2009 · Comments Off
Using the Software Security Framework (SSF) introduced in October, we interviewed nine executives running top software security programs in order to gather real data from real programs.Our goal is to create the Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM) based on these data, and we’re busy going over what we’ve built with the executives who run [...]