This year there have been numerous reports suggesting that the fundamental security infrastructure of the Web is on shaky ground. In March we heard about a collection of stolen security certificates, and in August the release of more than 500 improperly issued certificates came to light. Whenever you connect to…
DoD extends program to defend cyber networks – Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq – Navy Times
WASHINGTON — As hackers and hostile nations launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks against U.S. defense contractors, the Pentagon is extending a pilot program to help protect its prime suppliers. View full post on homeland cyber – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
If you access the Internet from a shared computer, make sure you don’t leave anything behind
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Alleged Sony Pictures Hacker From LulzSec Arrested by FBI
A Phoenix man alleged to be a member of the LulzSec hacking group was arrested by the FBI on charges he broke into Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.’s computer systems in May and June. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber…
DigiNotar Barred From Issuing Qualified Certificates; Existing Signatures Invalidated (September 15 & 16, 2011)
Dutch certificate authority DigiNotar can no longer issue qualified certificates and must revoke those that have already been issued……. View full post on SANS NewsBites View full post on National Cyber Security
P1 First Person: Should suspects remove their hands from their pockets?
Event Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:30:46 GMTAuthor: PoliceOne ContributorsPoliceOne “First Person” essays are the place where P1 Members and Columnists candidly share their own unique view of the world. This is a platform from which officers can share their own personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well…
P2P used to steal data from US service members
A Californian man who dug up sensitive information belonging to US service members on peer-to-peer networks, and then used it to order iPods, cameras, and even washing machines from an online store, was sentenced to 75 months in a federal prison on September 15. Rene Quimby, 42, had already pleaded…
SpyEye Trojan stole $3.2 million from US victims
A Russian cybergang headed by a mysterious ringleader called ‘Soldier’ were able to steal $3.2 million (£2 million) from US citizens earlier this year using the SpyEye-Zeus data-stealing Trojan, security company Trend Micro has reported. Over a six month period from January 2011, Trend found that the Soldier gang had…
Hacker Fares from Kayak Give Travelers Another Way to Save Money
Travelers and deal hunters have gotten another weapon in their arsenal to find the lowest price available for airfares. Veteran travel search engine Kayak has created Hacker Fares. While the name might spring to mind unsavory results, what Hacker Fares is really about is saving money by combining two one-way…
ProtectMyID: Protect Yourself from Workplace Identity Theft! http://t.co/mdd7aTH #identitytheft
ProtectMyID: Protect Yourself from Workplace Identity Theft! http://t.co/mdd7aTH #identitytheft View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security