Thursday 25 August 2011

Hacker uses Facebook to find looted laptop

Hacker uses Facebook to find looted laptop: If you're going to riot and steal a MacBook Pro, perhaps it's best not to steal one from an IT security expert, a self-described hacker.

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect



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Amazon releases secure cloud for government

Amazon releases secure cloud for government: Amazon Web Services is bringing secure cloud computing to government agencies and contractors with a new service region.

Originally posted at Software, Interrupted



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Report: More cyberattacks hitting social networks

Report: More cyberattacks hitting social networks: Attacks against Facebook and other social networks are on the rise, though users are becoming more diligent about protecting themselves, says a new study from Webroot.

MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS -

Maybe the message is finally getting through and people are taking more care on social media sites. Is it not about time these social media baron`s took time out and looked at protecting their members and followers.

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More cyberattacks hitting social networks

More cyberattacks hitting social networks: Attacks against Facebook and other social networks are on the rise, though users are becoming more diligent about protecting themselves, according to a new survey.

MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS -

Many times on Facebook and again on Twitter l warn people of clicking links to people or sites they have never heard of even l have been caught out many many times in the past. So be careful and be safe.

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U.S. lawmakers alarmed over risks of insulin pump hacks

U.S. lawmakers alarmed over risks of insulin pump hacks: Lawmakers ask Government Accountability Office to look into report that researcher could hack his wireless-based lifesaving medical equipment.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS -

This really shows what a sad world we live in when a researcher could break into his equipment used to save other peoples live`s.

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Can any browser be considered 'safe'?

Can any browser be considered 'safe'?: A recent NSS Labs report on browser security rates Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9 head-and-shoulders above Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera for blocking socially engineered malware, but these results may be misleading.

Originally posted at Workers' Edge



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Trend Micro Titanium steels itself for 2012

Trend Micro Titanium steels itself for 2012: Trend Micro's 2012 suites expand the cloud tech to include fake antivirus detection and a bevvy of extras.

Originally posted at The Download Blog



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Yale oversight exposes 43,000 Social Security numbers

Yale oversight exposes 43,000 Social Security numbers: Purdue University also reports exposure of more than 7,000 Social Security numbers after unknown person accesses server.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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McAfee says Android plagued by the most malware

McAfee says Android plagued by the most malware: The security software company's latest threats report shows a steep increase in mobile malware, with Android as the primary target.

Originally posted at News - Wireless