Vulnerability in a common wireless technology could allow hackers to gain remote control of cellphones, an expert warns. The GSM network technology, used by billions of people in about 80% of the global cellphone market, could be hacked to make calls or send texts to expensive, premium phone and messaging…
Large percentage of websites vulnerable to HashDoS denial of service attack
Researchers in Germany have disclosed a vulnerability in most web programming languages that allows for a denial of service attack to be successful with very little resource and against the vast majority of websites View full post on Naked Security – Sophos View full post on National Cyber Security
Any GSM phone vulnerable to new scam: researcher (Reuters)
Reuters – A well-known expert on mobile phone security says a vulnerability in a widely used wireless technology could allow hackers to gain remote control of phones, instructing them to send text messages or make calls. View full post on Yahoo! News: Security News View full post on National Cyber…
ProtectMyID: Are you shopping online at work? You could be making yourself vulnerable to #identitytheft. Always log out when you leave your desk.
ProtectMyID: Are you shopping online at work? You could be making yourself vulnerable to #identitytheft. Always log out when you leave your desk. View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security
ProtectMyID: True. This type of identity theft still claims the most victims, although you’re also vulnerable online and through company data sources.
ProtectMyID: True. This type of identity theft still claims the most victims, although you’re also vulnerable online and through company data sources. View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security
ProtectMyID: True. Unsafe online shopping practices can make your credit card number and other personal information vulnerable to #identitytheft.
ProtectMyID: True. Unsafe online shopping practices can make your credit card number and other personal information vulnerable to #identitytheft. View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security
HP LaserJet printers vulnerable to attacks, Columbia researchers warn
Millions of HP LaserJet printers contain a security weakness that could allow attackers to take control of the systems, steal data from them and issue commands that could cause the devices to overheat and catch fire. Printers from other vendors likely have the same issue, leaving users of those devices…
US vulnerable to cyber attacks says military chief
LONDON, UK: The top U.S. military officer said on Monday the United States was vulnerable to cyber attacks, and called for more aggressive action to bolster America’s online defences. View full post on russia cyber attacks – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
RealPlayer update addresses 19 CVEs. Patch it! Remember that Exploit kits can exploit vulnerable client apps. http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/11182011_player/en/, (Tue, Nov 22nd)
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America the Vulnerable
America has become the fattest cyber attack target on the planet, writes Joel Brenner in his disturbing new book. View full post on america cyber attack – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security