In America, US citizens fret about what they see as the decline of their nation and its influence in the world. The economy is ho-hum, confidence is shaken, and smaller nations like Iran, South Africa, and Venezuela are increasingly talking back. Here in Afghanistan, the Obama administration is planning to…
Good Reads: Weighing the tactics in battles over drones, hackers, and abortion rights
In America, US citizens fret about what they see as the decline of their nation and its influence in the world. The economy is ho-hum, confidence is shaken, and smaller nations like Iran, South Africa, and Venezuela are increasingly talking back. Here in Afghanistan, the Obama administration is planning to…
Apple Mac Flashback botnet now numbers over 600,000
Despite Apple releasing a patch for Java, the Flashback Trojan has infected 600,000 Macs, according to reports. As a result, there are 600,000 Macs being remotely controlled by the growing Mac botnet, according to Russian antivirus company Dr. Web. The majority of the botnet computers are located in the United States…
Fla. officer pulled over by trooper on video gets community service
By Hank Tester and Brian Hamacher NBC-6 TV Miami MIAMI — The Miami Police officer who was arrested for reckless driving by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper after he was spotted driving 120 mph on the Turnpike was in court Thursday where he pleaded no contest. Officer Fausto Lopez will…
Over Half a Million Macs Infected by Flashback Trojan
The majority of the infected computers are located in the U.S. and Canada, according to Doctor Web. View full post on eSecurityPlanet RSS Feed View full post on National Cyber Security
Sheriff’s official investigated over inmate golf
Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A yellow jail jumpsuit isn't the usual golf wear. But Canadian pro golfer-turned-thief Frank Carrillo says that's what he wore when a sheriff's official took him to a Catalina Island golf course to offer pointers. Los Angeles County Capt. Jeff Donahue is under investigation for…
Updated Android malware can take over your phone
A customized variant of Android malware is now worming its way onto nonrooted devices and taking them over, and the weapon requires no interaction from the victim to begin its campaign. Researchers at the mobile security firm Lookout identified the reworked malware as Legacy Native (LeNa), which poses as a…
Update of Android malware uses exploit to take over
LeNa displays what looks like the official Android marketplace once it is on the device. (Credit: Lookout) A new variant of a piece of Android malware dubbed LeNa (Legacy Native) has been modified so that it does not require user interaction to take control of a device, mobile security firm…
Teacher loses job over Facebook photo, files lawsuit
Well, the hand-over-your-Facebook-credentials-to-your-employer battle is heating up. People who have allegedly lost jobs because they have refused to hand over their Facebook passwords to employers, are starting to go public with their stories. Some, like teacher’s aide Kimberly Hester, are even filing lawsuits. Kimberly Hester was a teacher’s aide at…
Mayoress calls in police over hacker
Christchurch Mayoress Jo Nicholls-Parker’s Facebook page has been hacked. The hacker has changed the name and password of Nicholls-Parker’s page. She has asked police to investigate. Nicholls-Parker has more than 650 friends on her page, including several high-profile politicians. The hacker changed her profile name to Robyn Manning and posted…