You might want to be a little more careful the next time you pick up a cheap knock-off accessory for your device to save a few bucks because new hardware hacks could be the next big thing among cyber criminals.
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Researchers say they’ve built a custom iPhone wall charger that can Install malware in any iOS device using a custom made malicious chargers called Mactans, which
Original news article at https://thehackernews.com/ on June 03, 2013 at 11:53PM
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
It will be a cliche to say that cyber crime has been on the rise in India. So, instead of re-hashing/ lamenting about it, we will look at a few ways in which businesses can protect themselves against cyber crime.
Continue reading “Top 4 Precautions Businesses should take against Cyber Crime – Phishing”
45 Million USD was withdrawn using cloned pre-paid cards in 2 seperate but reportedly connected operations. Hackers first got into the systems of the card processors and extracted magnetic strip card data and PIN numbers. Cards were then cloned using the stolen data and dispatched to “cashers” around the world. Hackers also raised or removed balances and withdrawal limits associated with these cards. So, the “cashers” had in their possession essentially ‘unlimited cards’ which they could use to withdraw any amount of cash. At the designated time, “cashers” all over the world struck ATM machines and began to relentlessly withdraw cash from ATMs. The New York cell of “Cashers” alone was responsible for 2.8 Million USD. Incidentally, Mastercard pre-paid card data was stolen in both operations. It is reported in the media that, at some stage, Mastercard alerted the US Secret Service.
Continue reading “$45 Million Heist – Card Data Stolen – Banks to be Alert”
On 22nd May, CTIA-The Wireless Association® released its consumer survey on users’ attitudes toward cybersecurity.
Commissioned by CTIA, the Harris Interactive survey shows that 85 percent of consumers know their mobile devices are very or somewhat vulnerable, 74 percent say keeping their devices secure is their responsibility, but many don’t take action.
However, consumers are more likely to be aware and protect themselves against a tangible threat, such as having a device stolen, than intangible threat such as malware or hacking. The consumers whose devices were lost or stolen were more likely to use PINs or passwords than those who didn’t have their devices lost or stolen (69 percent versus 47 percent), but no more likely to take any other proactive actions, such as remote locking, tracking and/or erasing apps (45 percent versus 41 percent).
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
