Zeljka Zorz
FacebookDigits phishing scam
Facebook users have lately been targeted lately by a clever phishing scam. The phishing website, whose looks evoke those of the social network, is trying to convince potential …
WordPress users under attack
WordPress-based websites have once again become the target of attacks. This time around, the hacked websites are hosted by various ISPs: DreamHost, GoDaddy, Media Temple and …
Filename-changing worm wiggling on P2P networks
Worms using P2P networks to propagate have one big problem: they are usually masquerading as software, key generators, or cracks, but have hard-coded file names, which means …
A closer look at LastPass
LastPass (v. 1.68.2) is a multi-platform, multi-browser password manager and form filler. You can use it on Windows, Mac OS or Linux; with IE, Firefox, Safari or Chrome. I …
The KHOBE attack: Are all AV solutions vulnerable?
Dubbed an “8.0 earthquake for Windows desktop security software” by its creators, the KHOBE (Kernel Hook Bypassing Engine) or the argument-switch attack has been …
Security hole in Yelp Instant Personalization
A never-ending string of privacy glitches and bugs has struck Facebook since the implementation of its highly controversial Instant Personalization feature. This latest …
Twitter gain-more-followers scam
It seems that many Twitter users are desperate for additional followers, and they are willing to take offered shortcuts to achieve that goal. Enter the bogus …
ATM hacks to be demonstrated at Black Hat USA
A year ago, security researcher Barnaby Jack was banned from presenting at Black Hat USA. The subject of his presentation were ATM vulnerabilities, and the reason why he …
phpnuke.org compromised, serving exploits
PHP-Nuke is a popular Web content management system based on PHP and various databases. Once upon a time it was an open-source platform, but is now commercial software. …
New Facebook bug adds unauthorized apps to your profile
Just a few days after the bug that let users see their friends’ personal chats, another Facebook bug has been discovered yesterday, and this one was adding applications …
Small ISP wins in court, spammers must pay
Asis Internet Service, a smallish Californian ISP that counts only 4 employees, has 2.6 millions reason to celebrate. The ISP filed a lawsuit against a company named …
Clueless fraudster targets ThinkGeek
Popular online retailer ThinkGeek is – like many other retailers – sometimes targeted by fraudsters. To diagnose potential fraudulent orders, they usually …