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Will the DHS receive authority over private sector networks?

A bill that would give the U.S. Department of Homeland Security the power to impose federal cybersecurity standards on private sector companies whose flawless functioning is …

New type of ATM skimming attacks

ATMs in Europe have lately been hit with skimming attacks that are not only effective, but also rather brazen – the criminals have taken to reprogramming the …

Sweden to issue international arrest warrant for Wikileaks’ spokesman

A month after he’s been denied a Swedish residence and work permit – most likely because of the rape and molestation accusations that have been been brought up …

Whitehat hacker’s laptop, cellphones seized and searched

The well-known whitehat hacker and security researcher that goes by the handle Moxie Marlinspike has recently experienced firsthand the electronical device search that …

Fake documents sold on Facebook

I never thought I would see a page like this on Facebook, but I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised: “We offer only original high-quality fake passports, …

New Google service could be a godsend to scammers

The Instant Previews service that Google launched last week allows users to click on the magnifying glass icon next to a result’s title or on its background in order to …

Curiosity fuels Chatroulette and Facebook scam

Another scam taking advantage of the curiosity of users is spreading on Facebook. This time, the lure is a supposedly embarrassing and disgusting chance meeting between father …

Malware pushers lure victims with leaked Harry Potter movie screener

News that a partial DVD screener of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 has been leaked just days before the film’s scheduled worldwide premiere, has made …

Well crafted PayPal phishing e-mail doing rounds

A well crafted e-mail purportedly coming from the “PayPal Review Department” has been hitting inboxes lately. In it, potential victims are notified that due to …

OpenSSL remote code execution patched

New, patched versions of the OpenSSL server have been released on Tuesday in order to close down a hole that could allow attackers to execute a DoS attack and remote arbitrary …

News about royal engagement leads to malware

Taking advantage of the long awaited news of the engagement of Prince William of England to his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton, malware pushers have hopped immediately on …

Stuxnet analysis points to a specific target

Some two months since the discovery of the Stuxnet worm made headlines and started speculations on who is behind it, Symantec‘s researchers have unearthed another piece …

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