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Google off the hook - Aussie cops call off criminal investigation

by Paul Ducklin on December 6, 2010 | 1 Comment

Australian Federal Police announced that there would be no criminal charges against Google for sniffing WiFi traffic.

What does that mean for you? What should you think? What should you do?

Hackers use malware to break into Lady Gaga's computer

by Carole Theriault on December 2, 2010 | 3 Comments

German prosecutors are accusing two local hackers of breaking into the computers of over 50 pop stars, including Lady Gaga and Ke$ha.

Apple, Facebook, Adobe, Firesheep - 90 Sec Roundup - Nov 2010

by Paul Ducklin on December 2, 2010 | Leave a comment

Don't just read the latest computer security news - watch it in just 90 seconds!

This month: Apple has all sorts of fun; Facebook decides its users are "inauthentic"; Adobe gets a sandbox to play in ; and Firesheep puts you on notice.

Why Movember is my favorite time of year...

by Carole Theriault on December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

Magnum PI - the 80s moustached yummy hunk

Everyone has a quirk. Many keep it secret, fearing jokes or sneers at their expense. And that is their choice, but I have decided to stand up and be counted....

Large US hosting provider hit in web attack

by Fraser Howard on November 30, 2010 | 8 Comments

In this post I take a look into what at first sight appeared to be a widespread web attack, with malicious JavaScript injected into hundreds of legitimate web sites. Closer inspection revealed the attack to be a little less widespread than expected, potentially targeting just a single hosting provider.

Politics and malware make strange bedfellows

by Chester Wisniewski on November 30, 2010 | 1 Comment

Stuxnet, China, Iran and Aurora! A busy day for cyberwar or lessons that we can all take away?

Internet kiosks - harmful to your health?

by Paul Ducklin on November 27, 2010 | 3 Comments

I'm at Kiwicon in New Zealand. Paul Craig, renowned internet kiosk hacker and security expert, has just done a live demo of Windows and Linux internet kiosk insecurity risks. Five kiosks completely owned in as many minutes!

Japanese couple arrested for robbing Lineage virtual characters

by Graham Cluley on November 26, 2010 | Leave a comment

Couple arrested for robbing virtual game characters

Two people have been arrested by Japanese police, accused of stealing virtual goods from players of the game "Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne".

Drive-by ransomware attack demands $120

by Graham Cluley on November 26, 2010 | 27 Comments

Malicious hackers are spreading ransomware, which encrypts media and Office files on victim's computers, in an attempt to extort $120.

The attack appears to have hit computer users via a drive-by vulnerability on compromised websites.

Android: How security can work while failing

by Chester Wisniewski on November 26, 2010 | 7 Comments

A new flaw in Google's Android phone software was disclosed this week. Can Google create an open platform and still maintain a secure environment?

Stuxnet? Let's stop being scared of shadows

by Paul Ducklin on November 25, 2010 | 7 Comments

Sky News just published an article, complete with video, entitled Stuxnet Super Virus 'In Hands Of Bad Guys'. In the article and the video, you will see and hear a variety of startling claims.

All we need now is some genuine evidence.

New Windows zero-day flaw bypasses UAC

by Chester Wisniewski on November 25, 2010 | 26 Comments

A new zero day exploit has been revealed in Windows that can lead to an elevation of privilege. Find out the details and what you might do to protect yourself