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Microsoft and the FBI have taken down a botnet that controlled millions of infected PCs, which was responsible for massive bank fraud. Botnets are networks of computers infected with viruses that let them be controlled by hackers.
The outfit runs the Citadel Botnets and is believed to have stolen more than $500 million from bank accounts over the past 18 months. Citadel is one of the
Original news article at https://thehackernews.com/ on June 06, 2013 at 10:43PM
Hundreds of thousands of websites could be endangered by publicly available attack code exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Plesk control panel. This particular vulnerability gives hackers control of the server it runs on according to security researchers.
Original news article at https://news.hitb.org/ on June 06, 2013 at 01:30PM
Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Vietnam and the U.K. have disbanded a ring that allegedly sold online credit card details since 2007.
Original news article at https://www.networkworld.com/topics/security.html on June 06, 2013 at 11:20AM
WheezyJoe writes “The Today Show had a piece this morning showing video of thieves apparently using a small device to open and enter cars equipped with keyless entry. Electronic key fobs, which are supposed to be secure, are replacing keys in more and more new cars, but the evidence suggests that a device has been developed which effortlessly bypasses this security (at least on certain makes and models). ‘Adding to the mystery, police say the device works on some cars but not others. Other surveillance videos show thieves trying to open a Ford SUV and a Cadillac, with no luck. But an Acura SUV and sedan pop right open. And they always seem to strike on the passenger side. Investigators don’t know why.’ Police and security experts say they are ‘stumped.'”
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Original news article at https://slashdot.org/ on June 06, 2013 at 02:02AM
Here is the new kid around the block – “Ransomware”. Ransomware (also referred to in some cases as cryptoviruses, cryptotrojans, cryptoworms or scareware) comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom paid to the creator of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed. Continue reading “Get Introduced to “Ransomware””
The driver looks on helplessly as cyber criminals mount a vehicle “self-destruct” attack, killing the engine and locking the passenger doors.
Original news article at https://www.topix.com/tech/computer-security on March 23, 2013 at 02:12PM
The idea of a personal assistant needs no introduction: you already know Siri, and those of you fortunate to own a Jelly Bean handset (or at least a hacked ICS one) have the privilege of using Google Now. So there’s very little we haven’t seen here. And yet, we were inclined to take a look at Indigo, a new personal assistant for Android and Windows Phone 8 that launched yesterday, and will be available as a free download in the coming weeks. Meet us past the break to find out why.
Gallery: Indigo personal assistant hands-on
Source: Indigo
Original news article at https://www.engadget.com on February 26, 2013 at 09:27PM
Wells Fargo & Co.’s website was struck with high traffic volumes on Tuesday and Wednesday, limiting or preventing access for online customers in what could be another round of cyber attacks against the San Francisco-based bank.
Original news article at https://www.topix.com/tech/computer-security on December 20, 2012 at 04:54AM
SQS compiled a list of the worst software failures over the past 12 months. This year’s annual survey is based on major software failures throughout 2012 and highlights the continuing problems faced b…
Original news article at https://www.net-security.org on December 19, 2012 at 06:30PM
Here’s a present from Skype to you: a free month of Skype Premium with unlimited worldwide calling. This promotion is similar to the one offered last month, except this time it’s open to both new and existing Skype users and there’s no cutoff date to grab the promotion. More » 
Original news article at https://lifehacker.com on December 14, 2012 at 11:00PM