Cyber criminals may have created first 'zombie' cellphone networkJuly 18th, 2009 LONDON - Experts have warned that hackers may have created a network of "zombie" cellphones, similar to a network of virus-infected personal computers, to send spam or carry out cyber attacks. 'Botnets' is the term that computer scientists use for such networks of computers.
Tech 101: How a denial-of-service cyber attack works, and how to keep your computer safeJuly 8th, 2009 Tech 101: How a denial-of-service attack worksInvestigators are piecing together details about one of the most aggressive computer attacks in recent memory — a powerful "denial-of-service" assault that overwhelmed computers at U.S. and South Korean government agencies, companies and institutions, in some cases for days.
Authorities link 100 people in US, Egypt to 'phishing' identity theft schemeOctober 7th, 2009 Agents arrest dozens for theft scheme in US, EgyptLOS ANGELES — Authorities said Wednesday they have arrested 33 people in breaking up a crime ring in the U.S. and Egypt in which an elaborate "phishing" scam bilked bank customers out of at least $1 million.
Security guard accused of hacking into Texas clinic computers, allegedly planned July 4 attackJune 30th, 2009 Texas man accused of hacking into clinic computersDALLAS — A security guard is accused of hacking into computers at a Dallas medical clinic where he worked in hopes of launching a massive computer attack before or on July 4. Jesse William McGraw is being detained following his arrest Friday on a charge of downloading malicious code into a computer without authorization.
Brute Force SSH Hacking Attempt on My Server; Guess Who Was Responsible?August 28th, 2006 I faced serious hacking attempts from a server owned by my dedicated web hosting provider, LayeredTech. More than 23, 000 brute force attempts were made on ssh server alone.
Flaw in HSBC Online Banking Exposes 3 Million CustomersAugust 10th, 2006 Researchers at Cardiff University have uncovered a flaw in HSBC's online banking security process that has left over three million customer accounts vulnerable to attack over the last two years. The researchers found that anyone using the attack would have guaranteed access to an account with at most nine tries.
Authorities charge nearly 100 people in US, Egypt with 'phishing' identity theft schemeOctober 7th, 2009 Nearly 100 charged in US, Egypt in ID theft schemeLOS ANGELES — U.S. and Egyptian authorities have charged nearly 100 people with helping an identity theft ring steal money from thousands of bank accounts.
Congress tries to figure out how much power government should have in securing Web in a crisisSeptember 26th, 2009 How much government control of Web in cybercrisis?WASHINGTON — There's no kill switch for the Internet, no secret on-off button in an Oval Office drawer. Yet when a Senate committee was exploring ways to secure computer networks, a provision to give the president the power to shut down Internet traffic to compromised Web sites in an emergency set off alarms.
In cybercrisis, what's government's role in protecting the Internet? Congress sorting it outSeptember 26th, 2009 What's government's role in making the Web secure?WASHINGTON — There is no kill switch for the Internet, no secret on-off button in an Oval Office drawer. Yet when a Senate committee was exploring ways to secure computer networks, a provision to give the president the power to shut down Internet traffic to compromised Web sites in an emergency set off alarms.
Delhi firm in Dutch tie-up for e-governance businessJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - City-based e-governance firm MGRM has tied up with Bell ID, an identity card solutions provider headquartered in the Netherlands, to tap emerging opportunities in e-governance and identity management verticals in India. The joint venture will become operational in the next quarter or as soon as necessary formalities are completed, MRGM said in a statement.
Microsoft Vista Firewall Defanged by Switching off Outbound Filtering by DefaultApril 29th, 2006 In an interesting move Microsoft decided to turn off outbound filtering of inbuilt Firewall in Vista by default. Outbound filtering for applications will configurable by enterprise administrators through Group Policy.
Purtitan P2P Trojan Deletes Warez, Music & PornMay 17th, 2006 Erazer-A is a trojan with a mission. It deletes illicit files from compromised Windows PCs in addition to harvesting data from infected machines.
Texas Employs Web Users To Protect BordersJune 5th, 2006 Texas will enlist web users in its fight against illegal mexican immigration by offering live surveillance footage of the Mexican border on the internet. The plan will allow web users worldwide to watch Texas' border with Mexico and phone the authorities if they spot any apparently illegal crossings.
Myspace drug ring community busted after a mother alerts police May 6th, 2009 Phoenix-area mother helps bust Ecstasy ring
PHOENIX — Police are crediting a Phoenix-area mother's tip for the dismantling of an drug ring that even had a price list posted on MySpace. The woman's call to the Maricopa County Methamphetamine Task Force last week helped authorities find the dealers' MySpace page.
Blogger blames Russia for attack on Facebook and TwitterAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - A blogger who was targeted in a coordinated attack against websites such as Facebook and Twitter has told the BBC that he blames Russia for the assault. According to a report by BBC News, the pro-Georgian blogger, known as Cyxymu, said he had been targeted for "telling the truth about the Russian-Georgian war" in his writings.
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