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FBI Seeks Real-Time Facebook, Google Wiretaps
May 01, 2013
Government proposal would expand wiretap laws to cover not just service providers, but also the likes of Facebook and Google, backed by escalating fines for noncompliance.
U.S. Labor Dept. Website Hacked, Serves Malware
May 01, 2013
Attack bears strong similarities to previous campaigns executed by Chinese APT attack group "DeepPanda," reports security expert.
Darkleech Apache Attacks Intensify
April 30, 2013
Security researchers discover hard-to-detect, memory-resident Linux malware compromising Apache servers and redirecting browsers to other infected sites.
D-Link Camera Security Flaw: Upgrade Now
April 30, 2013
16 vulnerable D-Link IP camera models have password issue that provides a back door, so attackers could intercept live video feed. Get the firmware update.
Spamhaus DDoS Suspect Arrested
April 29, 2013
Cyberbunker leader traveled Spain in a van, accessed Wi-Fi hotspots to launch DDoS attacks against anti-spam opponents, Dutch authorities allege.
Syrian Hacktivists Hit Guardian Twitter Feeds
April 29, 2013
Pro-Assad hacktivist group takes over 11 Twitter feeds belonging to British news group, decries "lies and slander about Syria."
Email Without A Warrant? Senators Not Sold
April 26, 2013
Update to 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act would require police to demonstrate probable cause before accessing someone's email or stored cloud data.
Twitter Two-Factor Authentication: Too Little, Too Late?
April 26, 2013
Two-factor authentication is a good step. But for securing many sites, Twitter included, it's not enough.
Anonymous Australia Disavows Self-Proclaimed LulzSec Leader
April 26, 2013
Australian police trumpet hacktivist mastermind takedown, but Anonymous dismisses him as a wannabe.
California Proposes 'Do Not Track' Honesty Checker
April 25, 2013
After DNT standards development stalls, legislators and advertisers seek new path forward on browser privacy.
AP Twitter Hack: Lessons Learned
April 25, 2013
The bad news: beefing up password info won't save businesses from Twitter account takeover attacks.
Java Flaw Targeted By Crimeware Toolkit: Patch Now
April 24, 2013
Don't wait on this update, Java 7 users. Exploit uses bug, patched by Oracle last week, to execute arbitrary code.
Twitter Preps Two Factor Authentication After AP Hoax
April 24, 2013
Security move follows a rash of high-profile account takeovers, including a hoax tweet from the Associated Press' account about White House explosions.
Cyber Strikes Like Nuclear Bombs, Says Chinese General
April 23, 2013
Chinese official calls for better Internet security, denies reports that China-affiliated attackers are targeting Western competitors.
Twitter Battles Syrian Hackers
April 23, 2013
Hacking group Syrian Electronic Army seizes CBS Twitter accounts and publishes links to websites that infect visitors with malware.
Chinese Hackers Seek Drone Secrets
April 22, 2013
"Comment Crew" gang that fanned fears of Chinese hacking launches malware that combs for drone technology information.
Oracle Bug Hunter Spots Java 7 Server Flaw
April 22, 2013
Server Java Runtime Environment vulnerability can be used to escape sandbox and execute code, says Polish security expert.
Android Smartphone Sellers Should Patch, Refund Or Perish
April 22, 2013
FTC should crack down on wireless carriers and smartphone manufacturers that put their customers at risk by failing to update Android devices.
Oracle Delays Java 8 To Improve Java 7 Security
April 18, 2013
Oracle's Java platform lead architect argues that security resources should continue to be devoted to securing Java 7.
Java 7 Malicious App Warning System Draws Criticism
April 18, 2013
Java runtime environment fails to verify that digital certificates used to sign "trusted" applications haven't been revoked.
Malware Attackers Exploit Boston Marathon Bombing
April 18, 2013
Now, 40% of all spam on the Internet name-drops the tragedy to trick users into executing malicious files or visiting sites that launch drive-by attacks.
ACLU Seeks Carrier Smackdown Over Android Updates
April 17, 2013
ACLU urges FTC to let consumers return carrier-supplied Android devices for full refund or exchange within two years if they don't get regular security updates.
DDoS Attack Bandwidth Jumps 718%
April 17, 2013
Distributed denial-of-service study finds increase in attack quantity and severity, while most attacks continue to originate from China.
Oracle Preps Massive Java Bug Fix
April 16, 2013
Java updates set to fix 42 bugs -- 39 of them exploitable vulnerabilities -- and Java 7 gets interface changes to flag suspect Java apps.
Anonymous Takes Down North Korean Websites
April 16, 2013
Hacktivists knock five North Korean websites offline on the 101st anniversary of North Korea's founding.