India Plans to Set-up an Advanced IT Institute to Combat Cybercrime
India requires 2.5 lakh cyber specialists to deal with the menace of cybercrime.
View ArticleCybercriminals target New Markets
A recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) indicates rising threat of green fraud including cyber threats to new markets.
View ArticleOracle Issues Patch for 21 Java SE and Java Business Vulnerabilities
Recently, Oracle issued security update for 21 critical vulnerabilities associated with Java SE and Java for Business.
View ArticleInappropriate Username May Attract Activity Tracking and Phishing Attacks
Recently, the National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control (INRIA), France has warned users that inappropriate selection
View ArticleOddJob Trojan Steals Online Banking Session IDs
OddJob Trojan has several new striking features, unique from other financial malware
View ArticleAFNIC Introduces Information Assurance Education Tools
Professionals undergoing the training will have access to discussion forums, process guides, and policy clarifications from policy makers.
View ArticleGmail Users Face Disruption in Service
Recently, Gmail users complained of lost e-mails and access denial. The loss was caused by a bug hosted during the storage software update by Google.
View ArticleQueen's University Belfast Receives Aid of 4.4m GBP to Counter Cyber-attacks
Northern Ireland has announced a 4.4m GBP funding to a department of Queen's University Belfast (QUB).
View ArticleSecurity Professionals at LastPass Mitigate Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
Recently, security researchers identified a cross-site scripting vulnerability on the website of password management company LastPass.
View ArticleMissouri State University Faces Data Breach
Recently, Missouri State University (MSU) suffered data breach involving around 6,030 students.
View ArticleSymantec Alerts Online Banking Users on Trojan.Tatanarg
Recently, Internet security firm Symantec identified a new component based Banking Trojan.
View ArticleAudit Discloses Lax Data Security Practices
Recently, an audit by office of the state comptroller for New Jersey found glaring violations of guidelines concerning with disposition of surplus computer equipment’s by various state agencies.
View ArticleAuthorities Alert Users on Possible Post Tsunami Internet Scams
Authorities caution users against Tsunami After-shock from cybercriminals.
View ArticleSaint Francis Hospital Reports Patients and Employees on Possible Data Breach
Recently, Saint Francis Health System reported security breach at its hospital in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
View ArticleAttackers Target RSA to Extract Information on Two-Factor Authentication...
Recently, RSA suffered sophisticated cyber-attacks on the IT infrastructure.
View ArticleSecurity Professionals Caution Users against New Phishing Scam
Security researchers have identified a new phishing attack, which evades anti-phishing filters used by browsers.
View ArticleFrance Fines Google for Violating Data Protection Law
Recently, French regulator CNIL fined Google for violating data protection laws.
View ArticleOnline Retailing Site Confirms Security Breach Incident at Third Party...
Recently, online retailing site, play.com alerted users on a security breach incident, which resulted in the disclosure of names and e-mail addresses of thousands of customers.
View ArticleComodo Alerts Users on Fraudulent SSL Certificates
Recently, Comodo Group, Inc., one of the leading certification authorities warned against fraudulent SSL certificates.
View ArticleANAO Detects Lapses in Information Security Practices in Government Departments
Recently, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) identified lapses in information security practices of government departments.
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