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16-Year-Old from Canada Arrested for Swatting
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16-Year-Old from Canada Arrested for Swatting

He’s believed to be behind the Twitter account @ProbablyOnion
by Eduard Kovacs, May 12th, 2014
more on this topicMan Tries to Get Himself Swatted to Boost Reputation on Hacking ForumsWebsite Responsible for Leaking Details of Celebrities Restored
Is Antivirus Really Dead?
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Is Antivirus Really Dead?

It all depends on what you understand by "antivirus" and what you want to protect with it
by Eduard Kovacs, May 11th, 2014
Customers of WordPress Themes Developer WooThemes Report Credit Card Fraud
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Customers of WordPress Themes Developer WooThemes Report Credit Card Fraud

Around 300 customers are impacted by the incident
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicNumber of Phishing Attacks Aimed at Orange Customers Increases Following Data BreachUS Navy Hacker Was Interviewed by Softpedia While Still Working in the Navy
Cybercriminals Use Viknok Trojan to Make Money via Click Fraud

Cybercriminals Use Viknok Trojan to Make Money via Click Fraud

by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
Symantec experts spotted 22,000 unique infections in April
Security
Cisco Addresses Five Vulnerabilities in WebEx Players
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Cisco Addresses Five Vulnerabilities in WebEx Players

Several products have been updated to address the security holes
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicMcAfee Issues Response to OSVDB Accusations Regarding Data ScrapingRuby on Rails Updated to Prevent Hackers from Stealing Files from Application Server
Number of Phishing Attacks Aimed at Orange Customers Increases Following Data Breach
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Number of Phishing Attacks Aimed at Orange Customers Increases Following Data Breach

Bitdefender experts have spotted numerous phishing sites
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicIs Antivirus Dead? It Depends on How You Look at ItTelecoms Company Orange Hacked Again, Details of 1.3 Million People Stolen [AFP]
Lockheed Martin Integrates Cyber Security Standards into OISF’s Suricata Engine
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Lockheed Martin Integrates Cyber Security Standards into OISF’s Suricata Engine

The aim is to provide organizations with the tools they need to protect their networks
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicStudy: Cost of Data Breaches Increased by 15% in the Last YearSymantec Announces Two New Advanced Threat Protection Solutions
Adobe and Microsoft to Release Security Updates on May 13, 2014
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Adobe and Microsoft to Release Security Updates on May 13, 2014

Patches are being prepared for Reader, Acrobat, Windows, IE and Office
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicMcAfee Issues Response to OSVDB Accusations Regarding Data ScrapingRuby on Rails Updated to Prevent Hackers from Stealing Files from Application Server
US Navy Hacker Was Interviewed by Softpedia While Still Working in the Navy
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US Navy Hacker Was Interviewed by Softpedia While Still Working in the Navy

Nicholas Paul Knight has been hacking since the age of 16
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicShanghai Students Hack College Website to Change Physical Education ScoresThe Hacker Sabu Is Not Being Sentenced on May 8, 2014
McAfee Issues Response to OSVDB Accusations Regarding Data Scraping

McAfee Issues Response to OSVDB Accusations Regarding Data Scraping

by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
Are McAfee’s activities unethical? Opinions are mixed
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Bitly Suffers Data Breach, Account Credentials Compromised
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Bitly Suffers Data Breach, Account Credentials Compromised

Users are advised to change passwords, API keys and OAuth tokens
by Eduard Kovacs, May 9th, 2014
more on this topicUK Financial and Retail Organizations Are Overconfident in Their Ability to Detect Data BreachesGround(ctrl) Advises Customers to Change Passwords Following Hack Attack [Updated]
Shanghai Students Hack College Website to Change Physical Education Scores
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Shanghai Students Hack College Website to Change Physical Education Scores

They made $12,845 / €9,212 after changing the scores for 200 students
by Eduard Kovacs, May 8th, 2014
more on this topic18-Year-Old Miami High School Student Arrested for Changing GradesFormer Purdue University Student Sentenced to 90 Days in Prison for Changing Grades
UK Financial and Retail Organizations Are Overconfident in Their Ability to Detect Data Breaches
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UK Financial and Retail Organizations Are Overconfident in Their Ability to Detect Data Breaches

Tripwire has published a new study on data breaches and the preparedness of organizations
by Eduard Kovacs, May 8th, 2014
more on this topicCybercriminals Are Increasingly Relying on Deceptive Tactics, Microsoft WarnsPhishers Are Trying Out New Targets at an Alarming Rate, Study Shows
Facebook Scam: Get a Free Bunnings Warehouse Gift Card
Security Blog
 

Facebook Scam: Get a Free Bunnings Warehouse Gift Card

Scammers trick users into helping them earn affiliate cash
by Eduard Kovacs, May 8th, 2014
more on this topicScam Alert: Facebook Accounts Will Be Deactivated on May 18Indian Scammers Trick Users by Promising Them a Facebook Hacking Tool
Ground(ctrl) Advises Customers to Change Passwords Following Hack Attack [Updated]
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Ground(ctrl) Advises Customers to Change Passwords Following Hack Attack Updated

It’s uncertain if this is related to the breach suffered earlier this year
by Eduard Kovacs, May 8th, 2014
more on this topic100 Thai Government Sites Hacked, Abused for Malware Distribution and Phishing AttacksAlleged Members of Team Digi7al Charged with Hacking Systems of US Navy
FireEye to Acquire nPulse Technologies

FireEye to Acquire nPulse Technologies

by Eduard Kovacs, May 8th, 2014
FireEye will pay around $60 million (€43 million) in cash for the company
Security
Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Relying on Deceptive Tactics, Microsoft Warns
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Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Relying on Deceptive Tactics, Microsoft Warns

Microsoft has released the Security Intelligence Report Volume 16
by Eduard Kovacs, May 8th, 2014
more on this topicPhishers Are Trying Out New Targets at an Alarming Rate, Study ShowsStudy: Cost of Data Breaches Increased by 15% in the Last Year
 
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