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- gcluley: RT @NakedSecurity 350,000 users exposed by hardcore porn hack http://t.co/gLuH4hn658 minutes ago
- gcluley: Anna at Naked Security received some - ahem! - "romantic" Valentine spam http://t.co/vBBpn684about 3 hours ago
- SophosLabs: RT @gcluley: Ticketmaster warns of hacked mailing list, Adobe Reader spams sent out http://t.co/8Z51uihkabout 3 hours ago
- gcluley: Ticketmaster warns of hacked mailing list, Adobe Reader spams sent out http://t.co/I7kYAiwIabout 4 hours ago
- SophosLabs: Metropolitan Police malware warning issued – beware the ransomware attack! http://t.co/SzgXiWW4about 4 hours ago
Latest Articles
New zero-day Yahoo Messenger exploit allows malware to spread via hijacked status updates
An unpatched zero-day flaw in Yahoo Messenger allows remote attackers to meddle with any user's status message, opening an opportunity for malware to spread.
EFF asks US Copyright Office to exempt jailbreaking from DMCA
The EFF is asking the US Copyright Office to expand exemptions for jailbreaking/rooting devices to include game consoles and other smart devices. We explore the security risks and benefits of their proposal.
Simple Google search unlocks GCHQ code-cracking competition
GCHQ has done a poor job of locking down its code-breaking competition website, making it child's play for anyone to be told they were successful.
Online code-breaking test could get you a job at GCHQ
Forget the Aston Martin DB5 and Walther PPK; today's spy needs to handle C++, cryptography and armies of zombie botnets. Does this sound as appealing? If so, you are in luck because GCHQ (The UK's Government Communications Headquaters) is looking for new operatives.
Carrier IQ clears the air on spying allegations
Carrier IQ was interviewed today by AllThingsD and explained in detail what their application for smartphones does and does not do.
Android permissions glitch allows eavesdropping, data theft
Academic researchers have demonstrated flaws in the Android permissions system that could allow rogue applications to gain access to SMS messages, GPS or even record audio from affected devices.
Scammers try to trick LinkedIn users with sob story
Beware messages from LinkedIn contacts claiming that they have lost their wallets, credit cards, etc on a trip and need you to wire them some money.
Apple Store billing phishing - beware bogus emails!
Received an email claiming that your Apple account's billing information is out of date? Don't allow phishers to steal your Apple ID!
Carrier IQ snoops on US cell users - Spyware or service monitoring tool?
Researcher Trevor Eckhart posted information showing that US mobile carriers were installing a rootkit on mobile phones that can record location, keystrokes and other sensitive data to mobile carriers. It can be included on Android, Nokia, Blackberry and other tablets causing privacy concerns among users.
Outbreak: USPS or Royal Mail package email delivers malware attack
SophosLabs has seen a widely spammed-out malware campaign today, designed to trick unsuspecting computer users into infecting their computers with a Trojan horse.
Was police chief's computer hacked by journalists?
A senior police chief has been warned by British authorities that he may have been targeted by tabloid journalists and his computer hacked into.
LEO - the world's first business software ran 60 years ago today
Sixty years ago, the first business application ran on the first business computer.
What's the bet that someone said, "What will they think of next?"
FLAMING RETORT: Putting out the HP printer fires
Smoke and fire certainly make good hacking headlines.
But there's a lot more to the flaming war of words between Columbia University and HP than potential pyro printer problems.
Paul Ducklin weighs into the debate.
Manila AT&T hackers tied to terrorist attack in Mumbai
The FBI worked with the Philippines National Police to arrest hackers who allegedly attacked US telecom companies to raise money for terrorist organizations. Were those arrested simply pawns in a very dangerous game of chess?
Targeted attacks steal credit cards from hospitality and educational institutions
SophosLabs has been tracking an increase in targeted attacks focused on hospitality and education organizations. The malware steals credit card data directly from memory for later retrieval by the criminals involved.
FTC settles with Facebook, alleges promises weren't kept
The FTC has announced a tentative agreement with Facebook to address alleged privacy abuses the company inflicted on its users. Does the agreement go far enough?
90-second security survey: take part and win a Christmas goodie bag from Sophos
Social networks, personal laptops at work and internet threats. Tell us what you think, and win a goodie bag.
United Nations hacked - email addresses and passwords leaked
Passwords and login details belonging to the United Nations have been published on the internet by the TeamPoison hacking group who believe that the UN is corrupt.
Facebook worm poses as two blonde women
If you're a Facebook user be on your guard against the latest worm reportedly spreading on the system.
HP LaserJet printers at risk of fiery hacker attack
Researchers claim to have discovered a security vulnerability in "tens of millions" of HP LaserJet printers that could allow a remote hacker to install malicious firmware.
