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Student Charged With Hacking Grades on School Computers for Money
Police in Nevada have arrested a 19-year-old college student, accusing him of hacking into his high school’s computer system and inflating students’ grades in exchange for money.
The suspect, Tyler Coyner, allegedly obtained the password to Pahrump Valley High School’s network, giving him the ability to change students’ grades. Coyner, who is currently enrolled as a student at the University of Nevada, is believed to have …
No, Charlie Sheen Isn’t Dead. It’s Just a Facebook Scam.
His acting career may be on life support, but Charlie Sheen, believe it or not, is still not dead. And any Facebook post that says otherwise is just a silly virus. The scam is spreading through posts that begin with attention-grabbing headlines like, “Exclusive Video,” “RIP!” or “Breaking News,” followed by “Charlie Sheen found Dead at his House!”, or something equally sensational. Accompanying the post …
Facebook Introduces New Tools to Combat Cyberbullying
Facebook is expected to unveil a new set of anti-bullying tools today at the White House Conference for Bullying Prevention in Washington, D.C.
The changes, designed to “create a culture of respect” among Facebook users, are focused on two main areas: a revamped safety center, and a broader array of more social mechanisms for reporting offensive or threatening content. The social network’s new safety center will …
Cyber-Crooks Have Their Act Together This Tax Season
As if tax season weren’t enough of a headache, security experts are warning that this year may be an unusually perilous one for those who file online. Between realistic-looking sites and e-mails, cyber-criminals have been on the malware warpath. Download a phony IRS form, and you may begin unwittingly sharing your Social Security number, address and other personal data.
Jeff Horne, Webroot’s director of threat research, …
RIM: Disable JavaScript on Your BlackBerry for Security
Research in Motion is urging BlackBerry users to disable JavaScript on their smartphones after a major vulnerability was exposed at this year’s Pwn2Own hacker challenge. According to the company, the security hole could allow a hacker to gain access to the device’s data if a user stumbles upon any “maliciously designed” websites.
The vulnerability only exposes data stored on a user’s media card and built-in storage …
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Low Tech Skimming
In today’s business environment, most people are aware of tech-related fraud issues which include ATM skimming that I have discussed on this site a couple times in the past. Recently, I came across a newspaper article that described a low-tech form of fraud or thievery related to ATM machines. This new form of fraud would not have occurred to me if I hadn’t read about …
Corporate Mainstay SecureID Suffers a Sophisticated Security Breach
RSA, the company behind the tiny SecureID tokens that have been a mainstay of corporate and government offices for decades, suffered a major security breach on Thursday, which could have compromised many of the company’s products. For those unfamiliar with SecureID, it’s a multi-factor identification system that requires users to enter a constantly changing key displayed on a token unique to that user. The company …
Why Spear Phishing is Successful!
I have discussed phishing and spear phishing on this site a number of times and the differing methods only seem limited by a criminal’s imagination. As a review, spear phishing differs from other forms of phishing in that a specific company or user(s) is targeted. A recent study done by Cisco found that spear phishing is much more profitable than other forms.
According to the report, …
British Hacker Gets Two Years for Laundering Zynga Credits
Earlier today, a British hacker was sentenced to two years in prison for five counts of hacking and theft. Ashley Mitchell, 29, hacked into Zynga (the game giant behind ‘FarmVille’ and ‘Texas HoldEm Poker’), stole more than $11 million in credits, and laundered a third of them through Facebook.
There are some potentially interesting ramifications to this case. The court ignored the defense’s argument that, because …
‘GhostExodus’ Hacker Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison
In June 2009, federal authorities arrested William McGraw (alias “GhostExodus”) on charges of hacking into 14 computers at W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, where he worked as a security guard. According to prosecutors, McGraw gained access to the network as part of his plot to attack Anonymous on or before the Fourth of July — which he called “Devil’s Day.”
His master plan, however, never …
Can Security Become Too Complicated?
Without hesitation, I would say that security can become too complicated. While many security professionals in all fields of security have recommended that businesses protect themselves with layered security, if not planned out well and reviewed on a regular basis, it can often become so complicated that it opens up other vulnerabilities. It can also lead to over-confidence by the business which feels it is …
E.U. Facing Cyberattack as Summit Approaches
The E.U. is facing a cyber-attack of unprecedented proportions, a spokesman for the European Commission said yesterday. The attack began earlier this week, as the Commission prepared for a summit during which a military response in Libya, among other topics, is expected to be discussed.
This ain’t exactly the E.U.’s first time at the cyber-attack rodeo; E.U. computers are attacked frequently. Still, it’s seldom to this …
The Road to 2010: What-s Your IT Plan?
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Only the Mobile Enterprise will Survive: 10 Practical Strategies for Supporting a Next-Generation Mobile Workforce
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Securing a Construction Site
Thefts and vandalism at construction sites are a growing problem. Large equipment such as graders, backhoes, and other large pieces of equipment that cost thousands of dollars are prime targets. In addition, materials such as metal and small equipment and tools are easy to walk away with and are a profitable commodity. These losses are not only monetary, but put the construction behind schedule while …
Driving IT Cost-Efficiency, Security and Compliance in 2010
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‘Creepy’ App Uses Photo Data to Pinpoint Your Location
Ever wonder how easy it would be for someone to track your every move? You can now find out with a new app called ‘Creepy.’
Created by 26-year-old Yiannis Kakavas, ‘Creepy’ is a software package that allows users to pinpoint anyone’s location, using geographic data embedded within shared photos. All you have to do is type in a person’s Twitter or Flickr username, and hit the …
Voice in the Clouds: How Hosted Phone Services Help Small Businesses Level the Playing Field
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Vulnerability Scanners: The Secret to a Safe Network
Maintaining a secure network is one of the core responsibilities of a sys admin. No admin wants to discover one morning that his network has been compromised. Whether the attack originates from outside or within the organization is irrelevant – it still hurts. But how can you prevent this from happening?
Patching your network and deploying a good antivirus solution is a good start, but unfortunately …
5 Reasons Why Now is The Best Time for a Business Search Appliance
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Russia Won’t Ban Gmail or Skype Amid Security Concerns
It looks like Russia won’t be banning Skype or Gmail, after all. The Kremlin was reportedly considering blocking both services, along with Hotmail, in response to a major cyberattack that crippled the country’s most popular blog and an independent news site. Some within the Kremlin had believed the services posed a major threat to national security, but some critics had thought the government may have …
