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Cyber security trends for financial services in 2012
Booz Allen Hamilton today cited increased cyber threats to senior executives, the impact of organized crime and mobile device security as among the top 10 financial services …
NetWars to test the skills of infosec professionals
At SANS London 2011, Europe’s largest IT security training event, NetWars will be launched for the first time in the UK. NetWars participants compete in a mock …
Significant drop in FakeAV
The trend in malicious software and attempted cyber crime is up but some of the most popular and visible malware is trending down. According to lab results from Norman, a …
New mobile security challenges
For years, analysts have predicted most Internet users would end up with an all-in-one device that replaces all others. However, as new devices emerge, users are often …
Feds seize 150 domains for selling counterfeit goods
Seizure orders have been executed against 150 domain names of commercial websites engaged in the illegal sale and distribution of counterfeit goods and copyrighted works. The …
Schneider electric products multiple vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in multiple Schneider Electric products, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct cross-site scripting attacks, …
Twitter acquires Moxie Marlinspike’s startup
Well-known security researcher and speaker Moxie Marlinspike’s startup Whisper Systems has been acquired by Twitter. The official announcement says: The Whisper Systems …
Week in review: Rogue web browsers, the most vulnerable smartphones, and secure practices for online shopping
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, podcasts and articles: Secure practices for online shopping These simple steps apply to everyone …
Phishers prefer real money to virtual funds
October was rich in sensational events which, as usual, the spammers exploited to the full, says Kaspersky Lab. Mass mailings were registered that referred to the death of …
40% of orgs doubt effectiveness of disposal procedures of old PCs
UK organizations aren’t certain that all data and settings are deleted from devices prior to disposal, say the findings of a recent survey by user and infrastructure …
Win a free ticket to Black Hat Abu Dhabi 2011
Black Hat Abu Dhabi 2011 is scheduled to be held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on December 14-15. Help Net Security is offering a free ticket to the Briefings part of …
ID theft prevention tips
With the rise in online shopping and mobile shopping it’s more important than ever for consumers to take precautions against identity theft this holiday season. …