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Hackers' Success Increases Need for Security

Uniloc USA, the technology leader in device-based authentication, has announced that the need for bullet-proof security technology is more acute than ever due to hackers blackmailing cities by threatening to shut off power. The threat from hackers is so great that the CIA has launched a global hunt for the hackers who are running a huge extortion plot, according to reports.

Firebrand Training warns SMEs are making it easy for hackers

Firebrand Training warns SMEs are making it easy for hackers - SMEs are endangering critical corporate information because they are failing to adequately secure their wireless networks. Failure to change preset simple ‘admin’ security settings, or choosing easy-to-crack passwords and allowing the network to be visible to potential attackers are the three most common mistakes made by small and medium businesses with their wireless setup. Firebrand Training is urging SMEs to take a more proactive approach to their wireless security – and they say it is by learning the tricks used by hackers that they will stay one step ahead of potential attacks. The Accelerated Learning pioneer has launched a White Paper “Wireless networks: are we just leaving the stable door wide open?�,outlining the key strategies employed by hackers against co

Georgia Hackers? Country Says Russia Using Hackers Against Georgia

Georgia accused Russia on Monday of using computer hackers to wage "cyber warfare" on Georgian government websites at the same time as it carried out a military offensive.

Hackers targeting iPhones and Macintoshes

According to Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) security vulnerability analyst Cameron Hotchkies, hackers are taking increasing aim at iPhones and Macintosh computers as these Apple devices gain popularity and market share worldwide. ZDI is an organization devoted to scrutinizing programming holes and crafting "patches" to prevent hackers from exploiting weaknesses.

Beware! Hackers, too, playing games at Olympics

NEW DELHI: Olympic buffs, beware! Internet hackers are trying their best to steal data from your system and corrupt it. Hackers send mails related to Olympic events with interesting subject lines and then trap surfers in their net. Internet users in India have been found more vulnerable as people are overenthusiastic over the prospect of getting two individual medals for the first time in the history of the games.

Are Chinese hackers more coordinated than conventional wisdom?

Jumper over at the Dark Visitor (a blog which focuses almost excluslively on Chinese hackers) takes issue with Bruce Schneier’s article, The Truth about Chinese Hackers

Ukraine Targeted by Russian Hackers

Following on from last year’s massive cyber attack on Estonia’s computer systems when Russian hackers, purportedly funded by the FSB (the modern equivalent of the KGB), brought the country’s computer systems to its knees in response to the removal of Soviet statues and war memorials, it looks as if those same hackers with the same funding are about to launch a bigger attack covering all the Baltic countries, and this time it will extend to Ukraine.

MessageLabs have Discovered That Hackers Are Exploiting the Current Credit Crunch

(27.06.08) - Tier-3, the behavioural analysis IT security specialist, says that newswire reports that recruitment sites are being used by hackers to infect users with malware and other security threats reflect the increasingly devious approach that hackers are taking.

U.S. Embassy in Russian Hackers' Crosshairs?

_mg_2681 The American and British embassies in Georgia are on the target list for Russian hackers, IntelFusion discovers. So far, the embassies' sites haven't been hit -- Georgian targets appear to be the priority. But it's another wrinkle in a complex online conflict that's mirroring the bombs-and-bullets war in the Caucasus. And maybe the most confusing part of all is figuring out who the hackers -- and their backers -- really are.

Hackers and academics need to work together

Hackers and academics need to start talking and work together to benefit the industry, Jon Callas, CTO of PGP, told Eleanor Dallaway at Black Hat Las Vegas.

Hackers spoof MSNBC alerts

Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories said to be from rival network MSNBC, security experts said today.

Hackers spoof MSNBC alerts in new twist on malware ruse

Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories said to be from rival network MSNBC, security experts said today.

Hackers Use Facebook for Malware Attack

Hackers recently used the Facebook Wall to trick Facebook members into following a link purportedly to view a video hosted by Google. Instead, the Facebook users were tricked into installing a Trojan horse. Security firm Sophos discovered the Facebook hacker attack, and Facebook has since contacted victims and placed a block to protect the site.

Hackers break into University of Texas at Dallas

Hackers may have compromised the personal information of 9,100 students, faculty and staff at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Hackers start DNS attacks, researcher says

Hackers are now actively exploiting a critical flaw in the Domain Name System, but they're not using any of the already known exploits, said a researcher who crafted the first attack code to go public.

Hackers start DNS attacks, researcher says

Hackers are now actively exploiting a critical flaw in the Domain Name System, but they're not using any of the already known exploits, said a researcher who crafted the first attack code to go public.

Hackers start DNS attacks, researcher says

Hackers are now actively exploiting a critical flaw in the Domain Name System, but they're not using any of the already known exploits, said a researcher who crafted the first attack code to go public.

Hackers start DNS attacks, researcher says

Hackers are now actively exploiting a critical flaw in the Domain Name System, but they're not using any of the already known exploits, said a researcher who crafted the first attack code to go public.

Hackers target Government websites with computer virus

Hackers have attacked government websites with a computer virus, allowing them to steal the personal data of visitors.

Hackers exploit US-Iran tensions

Hackers are tempting headline-hungry computer users to ‘read more’ about their genuine-looking news story that the US Army’s Delta Force has just invaded Tehran.

Hackers attack Citibank ATMs

Hackers broke into Citibank's network of ATMs inside 7-Eleven stores and stole customers' PIN codes according to a recent court filings that revealed a disturbing security hole in the most sensitive part of a banking record.

Hackers Hijack IANA, ICANN Sites

Hackers calling themselves NetDevilz temporarily hijacked the sites of key organizations that control routing of Internet traffic and redirected them to a taunting page.

IPhone hackers warn against v.2.0.1 update

Hackers working to develop software that unlocks the iPhone for use on non-approved networks and in order to install unauthorized applications are warning users not to install iPhone Software 2.0.1.

iPhone hackers warn against v.2.0.1 update

Hackers working to develop software that unlocks the iPhone for use on non-approved networks and in order to install unauthorised applications are warning users not to install iPhone Software 2.0.1.

Data hackers 'leave 2m exposed'

Hackers have attacked major Government and consumer websites, allowing them to steal key personal information of all people who browse them.

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