Oracle releases 87 security fixes
The Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) Advisory for July 2012 contains 87 security fixes for various products across their portfolio. This advisory is a bit of déjà vu …
Rapid password cracking using Pico FPGA-based hardware
ElcomSoft updated two password recovery tools, employing Pico FPGA-based hardware to greatly accelerate the recovery of passwords. Users of Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker …
MPs call for cyber war on Britain’s cyber enemies
Britain’s security and intelligence agencies have been urged by MPs to engage in cyber attacks against enemy states in a report released by The Intelligence and Security …
Real-time IP address blocking of DDoS attacks
Corero Network Security is extending its capabilities with the launch of ReputationWatch. It will identify in real-time known malicious entities and block access to …
Google will block Chrome add-ons from third-party sites
Google has instituted a new rule that should keep Chrome users safe from malicious add-ons: starting with version 21.0.1180.41 (currently in beta), the browser will block all …
Bogus O2 “account security update” emails tricking users
Phishers are taking advantage of the recent network problems that left O2 mobile customers scrambling for a connection and are trying to convince them to share account details …
Anonymous hacks oil giants, leaks employees’ passwords
In support of Greenpeace’s efforts to stop companies drilling for oil in the Arctic, Anonymous has leaked around 1,000 email addresses belonging to five of the biggest …
Android gets safer with full ASLR implementation
Last week’s release of Jelly Bean (v 4.1+), the latest version of Google’s Android, was a big step for the company security-wise, as the hugely popular mobile …
Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 released
Panda Security launched Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 for both its Free and Pro editions. The new version is fully compatible with Windows 8 Release Preview and incorporates a new …
Send messages with file attachments in a secure environment
TigerText introduced the ability to send file attachments today through an API integration with Dropbox. TigerText users will now be able to securely and instantly send PDF, …
Sophos delivers complete security in a box
Sophos announced Sophos UTM 9, specifically designed to integrate gateway security and endpoint security in a single hardware or virtual box. It provides complete security …
Blue Coat delivers mobile application controls
Blue Coat introduced mobile application controls that close the security gap created by unsanctioned mobile applications on the corporate network. The growth in bring your own …
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