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Four Threats For '09 You Haven't Heard of

ancientribe writes "Security experts are cautiously on the lookout for some lesser-known but potentially lethal threats that could be more difficult to prepare for and defend against in 2009. These aren't your typical enterprise hack attacks. They're mainly large-scale Internet threats — attacks that knock out sections of the Internet infrastructure, radical extremist hackers, Web attacks that adversely affect online ad revenue, and even the unthinkable: human casualties as a result of a cyberattack." Also known as the new group of things the fear mongers will use to make you do their bidding.

Man calls in threats to free girlfriend from class

Police said a man repeatedly called in bomb threats to a Pittsburgh-area high school so his girlfriend would get out of class early. Christopher Wiley, 19, of Duquesne, has been sentenced to the time he has served in the Allegheny County Jail since May for the threats to Steel Valley High School in Homestead.

Man calls in threats to free girlfriend from class

HOMESTEAD, Pa. -- Police said a man repeatedly called in bomb threats to a Pittsburgh-area high school so his girlfriend would get out of class early. Christopher Wiley, 19, of Duquesne, has been sentenced to the time he has served in the Allegheny County Jail since May for the threats to Steel Valley High School in Homestead.

Avoid Online Shopping Threats for a Happier Holiday

Every day a new breed of e-threats enters the mainstream and infects thousands of home users, and this is especially true during the high traffic online holiday shopping season. With this in mind, here are some Internet security tips that will help protect consumers.

ECB keeping tab on airport threats

LONDON: Concerned by hijack threats at Indian airports which have been put on high alert, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday said it was keeping a close watch on the situation and will take a final decision on returning to India for the Test series only after getting the security clearance.

Cisco security researchers: Threats originating from legitimate domains grow 90%

that was released this week, Cisco security researchers said threats originating from legitimate domains grew 90%, nearly double the rate in 2007.

Cisco Report Spotlights Worldwide Cybersecurity Threats

Cisco Report Spotlights Worldwide Cyber Security Threats -- 2008 Edition Warns of More Sophisticated, Targeted Internet Attacks From an Increasingly Savvy Online Criminal Economy

Tis' the Season for Online Shopping Threats

Every day a new breed of e-threats enters the mainstream and infects thousands of home users, and this is especially true during the high traffic online holiday shopping season. With this in mind, here are some Internet security tips that will help protect consumers.

Tis' the Season for Online Shopping Threats

Every day a new breed of e-threats enters the mainstream and infects thousands of home users, and this is especially true during the high traffic online holiday shopping season. With this in mind, here are some Internet security tips that will help protect consumers.

Indian captain Dhoni gets extortion threats

Indian cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has received extortion threats from a local criminal that his family would be harmed if a demand of five million rupees ($A148,874) was not met, officials said on Wednesday.

Less Malware, More Blended Threats from Legit Domains, Says Cisco

Cisco released its annual Security Report the other day, tracking the notable trends and threats across the world wide web. Here are the highlights:

India's cricket captain Dhoni gets extortion threats

New Delhi - Indian cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has received extortion threats from a local criminal that his family would be harmed if a demand of five million rupees (102,902 dollars) was not met, officials said Wednesday. Mohammad Taslim, claiming to be a henchman of mob boss Dawood Ibrahim, allegedly sent two letters threatening to blow up Dhoni's house in Ranchi, state capital of eastern Jharkhand, if the payment was not made.

Report Spotlights Worldwide Cyber Security Threats

Cisco today released a security report that warns that Internet-based attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and specialized as profit-driven criminals continue to hone their approach to stealing data from businesses, employees and consumers. In the 2008 edition of the Cisco Annual Security Report, the company identifies the year's top security threats and offers recommendations for protecting networks against attacks that are propagating more rapidly, becoming increasingly difficult to detect, and exploiting technological and human vulnerabilities.

Consumers fear mobile banking security threats ? study

The Paypers- Another widespread opinion among consumers who chose not to sign up for mobile banking is the fact that since mobile transactions are not yet mainstream, mobile banking services providers cannot anticipate the type of attacks fraudsters could launch against users once mobile banking adoption rates climb. Despite inherent safety features such as real-time transaction alerts and transaction level validation, the research indicates that consumers overlook advantages and mainly fear security threats such as malware, which are not widespread or can be easily blocked in mobile devices.

Cisco Report Spotlights Worldwide Cyber Security Threats

Cisco today released a security report that warns that Internet-based attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and specialized as profit-driven criminals continue to hone their approach to stealing data from businesses, employees and consumers. In the 2008 edition of the Cisco® Annual Security Report, the company identifies the year’s top security threats and offers recommendations for protecting networks against attacks that are propagating more rapidly, becoming increasingly difficult to detect, and exploiting technological and human vulnerabilities.

Tool Talk Webcast: How To Stop New Threats That Target Applications

Join security industry innovator Nir Zuk, founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks, for an educational discussion of emerging threats, insight into why traditional firewalls can't control them, and advice on what organizations can do about this problem going forward. Attendees will learn:

Governments and Wildlife Groups Take Soundings on Noise Pollution and Ship Strike Threats to Whales and Dolphins

Governments and Wildlife Groups Take Soundings on Noise Pollution and Ship Strike Threats to Whales and Dolphins

Tis' the Season for Online Shopping and Holiday E-Threats

These tips will show you how to secure yourself from the latest onslaught of viruses and holiday cyber threats.

US Computer Emergency Readiness Team Aims to Protect Infrastructure Against Growth of Cyber Security Threats

Hershey, Pa. / According to several recent articles and high-profile cases cited in the news, cyber security threats are everywhere and the number and sophistication of attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. Agency resources are being pushed to the limit dealing with dangerous Trojan viruses and other security incidents, and many privately admit that the problem is more serious than the government wants to admit.

TrustPort Rolls Out Security Software Upgrades

January 6, 2009, Brno, Czech Republic - Protecting electronic data and communications is a never ending task. As new threats emerge, new methods develop to tackle these threats. One of the significant players that stand on the front line against viruses, spyware and spam, is called TrustPort. Although quite young as a standalone company, its products are based on eighteen years of refining tools for computer security. TrustPort headquarters are located in Brno, Czech Republic, in the heart of Europe, but the company is gradually gaining great reputation in many countries around the globe. TrustPort solutions can be divided into two groups, one for home users and small offices, one for corporate clients. As for the former, there are two major products available, TrustPort Antivirus and TrustPort PC Security, both of them providing advanced

Why Your Firewall, VPN, and IEEE 802.11i Aren't Enough to Protect Your Network

Like any network technology, wireless local area networks (WLANs) need to be protected from security threats. Though recent developments in IEEE standards have been designed to help ensure privacy for authenticated WLAN users, WLAN clients and enterprise infrastructure can still be vulnerable to a variety of threats that are unique to WLANs.

Why Your Firewall, VPN, and IEE 802.11i Aren't Enough to Protect Your Network

Like any network technology, wireless local area networks (WLANs) need to be protected from security threats. Though recent developments in IEEE standards have been designed to help ensure privacy for authenticated WLAN users, WLAN clients and enterprise infrastructure can still be vulnerable to a variety of threats that are unique to WLANs.

UN Plans Asteroid Response Framework

chrb writes "The Association of Space Explorers, a non-profit group of people who have completed at least one Earth orbit in space, has presented a report to the United Nations titled Asteroid Threats: A Call for Global Response. The UN will now meet in February to discuss the issue and try to define a global political framework for dealing with asteroid-based threats to the Earth."

Smartphone threats get ?serious? in 2009

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