Barracuda Networks released a new update on Monday to further mitigate a security issue that could have allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to some of its network security appliances through backdoor accounts originally intended for remote support. The company apologized to customers for its design decisions that led to…
Observint Technologies acquires access control firm Infinias
Top Priority Sector: access_control_identification Image Caption: Brian Wood,Observint’s CEO Observint Technologies announced on Nov. 7 that it will continue to expand its portfolio of integrated systems products and technologies with the addition of Infinias, a supplier of network-based access control hardware and software solutions. Homepage position: 10 read more View…
Viscount Systems applies for patents for mobile security and access control
Top Priority Sector: access_control_identification Image Caption: Stephen Pineau Viscount Systems Inc., a supplier of IT-focused solutions for physical security under its Freedom product line, announced on Nov. 5 that the company has filed for a series of patents for securing facilities and tracking users through the use of mobile, handheld…
Kaba’s e-DATA debuts new time, access and alarm management system
Top Priority Sector: access_control_identification Kaba ADS Americas, la manufacturer of access control and data system solutions, has introduced its new Time Key data capture terminal to its intelligence-based product line. Time Key is a versatile integrated time & attendance and physical access control product, says the company. By combining the…
Arizona man sentenced for selling access to botnets
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: cyber_security A man who was reportedly part of one of the first “DDOS-for-hire” electronic attack hit squads will serve two-and-a-half years in prison for selling access to malware-infected computers. Joshua Schichtel, 30, of Phoenix, was sentenced on Sept. 6 to 30 months in prison for…
Former civilian guard at U.S. consulate in China admits to trying to sell top secret access
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: military_force_protection A former cleared American guard (CAG) at a U.S. consulate under construction in China admitted on Aug. 30 to trying to sell access to, and photos of restricted areas of the site, to Chinese intelligence officials so they could plant listening devices and thwart…
Former civilian guard at U.S. consulate admits to trying to sell top secret access
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: military_force_protection A former cleared American guard (CAG) at U.S. consulate under construction in China admitted on Aug. 30 to trying to sell access to and photos of restricted areas of the site to Chinese intelligence officials so they could plant listening devices and thwart security…
Australia: Access Group Solutions Hacked, Data leaked by #DoktorBass
A private company who provides various services for australian based companys has been hacked and had a dumped of user account details leaked. The company is Access Group Solutions (http://www.accessgroupsolutions.com.au) and they specialize in facility management, security services, clean, property maintenance and more. View full post on Cyber War News View…
RIM Says It Hasn’t Given Indian Gov’t E-mail Access
Research in Motion refuted a new round of Indian media reports, which claim that the BlackBerry maker has granted the Indian government the encryption keys to its secure corporate email and messaging services. RIM, which has been grappling with the Indian government for years, reiterated that it cannot provide access…
Indian gov ban public access to all Indian sites
Indian TV channel news regarding Indian gov. ban on public access to Indian sites because of Bangladesh Hackers’ hacking on Indian web sites to stop innocent Bangladeshi killings in border area, stop Tipaimukh dam etc. View full post on The Cyber Wars