Information Security News

Universal Music Portugal hacked and accounts leaked

Lee J — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0700

It would seem that some one, unknown to us as we have searched and searched and can not confirm this or who they are, but they have claimed to of hacked Universal Music Portugal and dumped a load of accounts on to pastebin as well.

Are Google and Apple really 'monopolies'?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:06 -0700

Recent charges claiming that Google or Apple are monopolies, are monopolistic or wield monopoly power are simply false. And those who use the M word about these companies are misleading you, writes columnist Mike Elgan.

F5 Friday: Goodbye Defense in Depth. Hello Defense in Breadth. - SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:11 -0700

SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)

F5 Friday: Goodbye Defense in Depth. Hello Defense in Breadth.
SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)
#adcfw #infosec F5 is changing the game on security by unifying it at the application and service delivery layer. Over the past few years we've seen firewalls fail repeatedly. We've seen business disrupted, security thwarted, and reputations damaged by ...

Twitter's country-specific blocking brings hazards and hope

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:07 -0700

Twitter's move to comply with government requests and block tweets in specific countries could blunt its edge as a political tool, but there may be an upside in helping to unmask censorship, some privacy experts said Friday.

Lookout Security rebuts rival's Android malware claims

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:00:08 -0700

Researchers from Lookout Security disagreed with rival Symantec that 13 apps on the Android Market were malicious, instead saying that they showed the same behaviors as other ad-supported apps.

BMW Motorcycle Owners of America Hacked And thousands of Accounts Leaked By xdev @b4lc4nh4ck

Lee J — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:04 -0700

xdev who is part of @b4lc4nh4ck has hacked and dumped a few a heap of accounts from a bmwmoa.org, BMW Motorcycle Owners of America forums. The leak contains 2000+ accounts with this just being a small part of the full 43000 from the vBulletin based forums.

Fake Firefox update delivers malware, exploit kits

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:11 -0700

Malicious webpages masquerading as browser updates are being used by attackers as launch pads for Trojan viruses and exploit kits.

Malicious Android applications may have infected millions, Symantec warns

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:10 -0700

More than a dozen malicious Android applications on the Android Market contain a hidden Trojan that can steal information, download more files and display advertisements on the device.

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Resume Makeover: How an Information Security Professional Can Target CSO Jobs - CIO Australia

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:09 -0700

Resume Makeover: How an Information Security Professional Can Target CSO Jobs
CIO Australia
Executive resume writer Donald Burns helps an information security professional position his resume for management-level infosec jobs. Cole Hanson's career goal is to become an information security executive. Currently, he serves as a high-level ...

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Brno Airport Web Site hacked and Data leaked by @anon_4freedom

Lee J — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:06 -0700

SEPO aka @anon_4freedom has been on a mission the past few weeks and now has hacked and dumped a load of data from an airport website. the airport is BRNO Airport and the data contains database information and 100 or so administration accounts,

Suzuki Deutschland Hacked and Data leaked by @anon_4freedom

Lee J — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:06 -0700

SEPO aka @anon_4freedom has contuined to hack websites and leak data and keeping in fashion they are still targeting higher profile websites such as one of the most recent attacks.

Adscend denies Facebook, AG allegations