The number of coding mistakes on websites continues to fall but companies are slow to fix issues that could be exploited by hackers working with improved attack tools, a security expert said. The average number of serious vulnerabilities introduced to websites by developers in 2011 was 148, down from 230…
Hacktivism at risk as hackers turn on each other
A spate of hacking tools infected with malicious software, or malware, threatens to destroy the credibility of the growing hacktivist movement, writes Adam Turner. View full post on hacking tools – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Hackers warn of malicious tools
Hacking tools infected with malicious software, or malware, threaten to destroy the credibility of the growing hacktivist movement. View full post on hacking tools – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Suspected computer hackers arrested in France
Gang alleged to have to have broken into corporate networks in France, Russia and Iceland Experts at SophosLabs have welcomed the news that French authorities have arrested a total of 22 people suspected of running an international hacking gang that broke into business networks in France and overseas. According to French…
Hackers intercept MI6 anti-terrorism call
Hacking group TeamPoison claims responsibility after conversation between MI6 officials is posted on YouTube Scotland Yard is investigating after computer hackers intercepted a highly sensitive anti-terror phone call and leaked it on the internet. A hacking group named TeamPoison claimed responsibility for the cyber-attack and said it was made in…
Hackers increasingly targeting smart phones
Hackers are increasingly turning their attention to smart phone and if users are not protected, they could steal private information, security experts said. “The hackers are beginning to see that the smart phones are easier to break into than computers now,” Rey Anzaldua said. “So you’re starting to see a…
Hackers step up war on UK security services
The ability of the UK's security institutions to fight off the threat from online activists was cast into doubt after hackers penetrated Scotland Yard's anti-terrorism hotline and leaked conversations between staff online. Related Stories Bid to use app to sweeten dreams Fab five friends you can count on View full…
Hacker’s impersonation case set to be closed
A computer hacker-turned-FBI informant is on track to get out of trouble after being accused of telling a police officer he was a federal agent. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
British anti-terror hotline breached by hackers
Hackers have recorded calls between staff manning Britain’s anti-terrorist hotline, Scotland Yard revealed on Thursday, in the second security breach involving the force in recent months. View full post on Security News Headlines – Yahoo! News View full post on National Cyber Security
Hackers record calls to UK anti-terror hotline
Confidential calls to Britain’s anti-terrorist hotline have been recorded by hackers, police revealed Thursday, in the second security breach involving the force in the past three months. View full post on Security News Headlines – Yahoo! News View full post on National Cyber Security