Hacked websites are frequently used to infect PCs with malware, however the team at Lookout Mobile Security has discovered that hacked websites are specifically targeting Android-powered mobile devices for the first time. The malware, called … View full post on National Cyber Security » Virus/Malware/Worms
InfoSec 2012: One in 10 second-hand hard drives contain personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published a report revealing that one in ten second-hand hard drives sold online contains residual personal data, with some containing scanned bank statements, passports, information on previous driving offences, and medical details. View full post on Techworld.com security View full post on National Cyber Security…
Facebook, Dropbox iOS apps contain security hole that could allow identity theft (Updated)
Updated with comment from Dropbox and clarifications throughout. Let's clear this up quickly: Yes, there's a security hole in the Facebook app . The Next Web also confirmed the same issue in the Dropbox app , and a commenter below suggests that Vimeo and Tumblr official apps have the same…