The largest-ever Android malware campaign may have duped as many as 5 million users into downloading infected apps from Google’s Android Market, Symantec said today. Dubbed “Android.Counterclank” by Symantec, the malware was packaged in 13 different apps from three different publishers, with titles ranging from “Sexy Girls Puzzle” to “Counter…
Massive Android Malware Op May Have Infected 5 Million Users
The largest-ever Android malware campaign may have duped as many as 5 million users into downloading infected apps from Google’s Android Market, Symantec said today. Dubbed “Android.Counterclank” by Symantec, the malware was packaged in 13 different apps from three different publishers, with titles ranging from “Sexy Girls Puzzle” to “Counter…
Sutter Health Sued Over Massive Security Breach
The lawsuit contends that the health care system was negligent in its security, and took too long to notify victims of the breach. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Rapid7 massive VC funding opens door to acquisitions, expansion and maybe IPO?
Vulnerability management company Rapid7, commercial home of the Metasploit Project, announced today it has secured $50 million in venture funding from Technology Crossover Ventures of Palo Alto, Calif. The company said it will use the money for new hires, international expansion and to explore acquisitions. Bigger picture, Rapid7 could also…
Over 100 arrested in massive ID theft bust
On Friday, 111 American bank tellers, retail workers, waiters and alleged criminals were charged with running a credit-card-stealing organisation that stole more than $13 million (£8.32 million) in less than a year-and-a-half. The arrests are the biggest identity theft bust in US history, according to prosecutors. “This is by far…
FBI arrests LulzSec hacker suspect Cody Kretsinger over massive Sony data breach
The FBI has arrested a suspected member of LulzSec over the breach of computer systems at Sony Pictures. Cody Kretsinger, 23, was arrested in Arizona and charged with the unauthorised impairment of a protected computer in connection with a SQL injection attack. View full post on federal hacker – Yahoo!…