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News H is for Hackers Hackers place malware into the database running a website using SQL injection attacks, which can allow Trojans and keyloggers to be automatically installed on visitors machines. According to the Sophos security threat report... [23 Jul 2008]
RIM patches PDF security hole
News RIM has released a patch for a security flaw in BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which exposed corporate networks to hackers via a maliciously crafted PDF document. RIM announced the "highly critical" security advisory two weeks ago, detailing that a... [23 Jul 2008]
First iPhone 2.0 antivirus software released
News H is for Hackers Paris-based computer security firm Intego said late last week it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset. The company said the latest version of its Virus Barrier X5 10.5.3 antivirus package for Mac OS... [21 Jul 2008]
Has Barclays stamped out fraud with PINsentry?
News H is for Hackers These chip and PIN devices do not prevent all identity theft - hackers can still steal screenshots of what you are doing on your PC, and find out information about you and your account which could potentially be used for fraudulent... [18 Jul 2008]
Security heading for the cloud
News H is for Hackers Security software will jump off PCs and into 'the cloud', with spending on online security services forecast to triple by 2013. Cloud-based malware and spam detection in email and instant messaging will grow from 20 per cent of... [17 Jul 2008]
Gov't data retention - how much is too much?
News H is for Hackers Advances in technology could put the UK on the road to a Minority Report-style future, a security expert has warned. The Earl of Erroll, Merlin Hay, has warned against holding increasing amounts of data - such as proposals to... [10 Jul 2008]
Prison tech: Mobiles blocked and bodies scanned
News H is for Hackers Body scanning chairs and mobile phone blocking technology will be rolled out to UK prisons to stamp out drug abuse in jails. Mobile phone use will be blocked and Bodily Orifice Security Scanner (Boss) chairs will be fitted... [08 Jul 2008]
Microsoft warns of ActiveX attack
News H is for Hackers Microsoft issued a security advisory on Monday warning about targeted attacks that exploit a hole in the ActiveX control for the Snapshot Viewer in the Microsoft Access database-management system. [08 Jul 2008]
ID cards: 'Political' move, claim airport workers
News H is for Hackers The British Air Transport Association (Bata) said aviation workers were being used as guinea pigs for the scheme. ID cards for 'airside' workers - those who work beyond airport security checks - will become compulsory in 2009. [07 Jul 2008]
Terrorists turning to tech, warns gov't
News H is for Hackers Terrorists are increasingly using technology to achieve their aims, according to the government. In a speech at the Homeland & Border Security Conference 2008 in London on Thursday, Admiral Lord West, parliamentary undersecretary... [04 Jul 2008]
Viacom vs Google: YouTube privacy fears
News H is for Hackers A US judge's order for Google to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy. Viacom, owner of movie studio Paramount and MTV... [04 Jul 2008]
Old browsers at risk from attack
News The researchers aimed to understand why so many recent attacks by criminal hackers have been aimed at the browser, and why those attacks have been so successful. A group of researchers have said 637 million web users are surfing with outdated... [03 Jul 2008]
The 'multi-component' malware threat
News H is for Hackers In other words, the next security threat that hits your organisation could be a keylogger, Trojan and 'bot' rolled into one. The first component will trigger off "a chain of other components that seek to stealthily accomplish" the... [02 Jul 2008]
NHS data left lacking encryption
News H is for Hackers NHS trusts will not have completed encrypting patients' personal data held on their computers until later this year. A number of health trusts are expected to be months late meeting a target to encrypt all data on non-secure... [24 Jun 2008]
Tech-savvy recruited for organised crime
News H is for Hackers As organised criminals move from more traditional crimes, such as armed robbery, towards e-crime, there is evidence that they are targeting university students, graduates and the tech savvy for recruitment, according to security... [23 Jun 2008]
