Emerging Threats Articles

Cybergang moles steal company data

Dan Raywood October 02, 2008

Criminal gangs have been placing staff members in companies to operate as moles, an internet security expert said.
 

"Clickjacking" poses major web browser threat

Angela Moscaritolo September 29, 2008

"Clickjacking" has the potential to affect any internet browser, using a bogus button to lure users to malicious sites.
 

The cybercrime arms race

Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO, Kaspersky Lab September 23, 2008

While it is unlikely we will ever abolish cybercrime, I do believe that we can make the internet a safer place.
 

Hackers prevent research on malicious code

Dan Raywood September 17, 2008

Cybercriminals are randomizing content served from malicious web pages so that they can prevent security researchers from doing proper analysis.
 

Google Docs flaw could allow others to see personal files

Dan Kaplan September 16, 2008

A security researcher claims to have discovered a vulnerability in Google Docs that could allow other users to intercept personal files.
 

CTO defends researcher's decision to reveal SCADA exploit

Dan Kaplan September 12, 2008

One technologist wants the public to understand why releasing exploit code for a dangerous vulnerability is sometimes the right thing to do.
 

Trojans dominate top ten virus threats

Dan Raywood September 09, 2008

Last month, users were more likely to be struck by trojans than any other kind of virus.
 

Attack code released for SCADA software vulnerability

Dan Kaplan September 08, 2008

A security researcher has developed an exploit for a SCADA vulnerability announced earlier this summer.
 

OMB mandates use of DNSSEC in gov't agencies

Dan Kaplan August 29, 2008

A White House office is ordering all federal agencies to implement a new standard for securing DNS connections.
 

Medical identity thefts on the rise

Sue Marquette Poremba August 25, 2008

Medical identity theft is increasing, in part because of the wealth of personal information available in medical records. And much of this identity theft is coming from within the medical community.
 
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