Zeus Trojan Spreading Through Zip Files

The Zeus Trojan is back again, looking to spread through zip files. Zeus, which is one of the most commonly found pieces of malware, is believed to be one of the most prevalent on the Internet, infected millions of users.

Researchers with F-Secure have found a new spam set working to disseminate the Zeus malware through infected zip files.

“Just now we’ve been watching a spam run with malicious ZIP files…

HP to Buy Cybersecurity Firm

Hewlett-Packard Co. has announced plans to purchase Fortify Software, a cybersecurity firm. The purchase is designed to provide HP with an enhanced cybersecurity capability.

The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fortify, a privately held company, is based in San Mateo, Calif. The company works with companies to identify and patch security flaws in IT networks. HP and Fortify…

Clickjacking Scam Hits Facebook

Cyber scammers have launched a new clickjacking worm on the social networking site Facebook. The attack attempts to trick users into using the Facebook “Share” feature without telling the user the information will be shared.

Users are offered the opportunity to see a page containing “Top 10 Funny T-Shirt Fails ROFL,” according to Sophos researchers.

“Once the page is loaded, it loads the appropriate tab and grabs the malicious script…

Facebook Recommends Spam Profiles to Users

A feature on Facebook designed to suggest new friends to users is also pushing spam profiles, according to security researchers.

Researchers with F-Secure say the “People You May Know” section of Facebook appears to utilize search history in providing options for possible new connections.

“I frequently search for spam related keywords, and today, two spam accounts were recommended to me,” research Sean Sullivan writes.

By searching deeper, Sullivan was able…

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India Notifies Companies of Blackberry Monitoring Deadline

India, which recently joined the UAE and Saudi Arabia in demanding the ability to read encrypted Blackberry communications, has issued a notice to mobile phone operators in the country that they must possess equipment to monitor Blackberry communications by the end of August.

Tata Teleservices, a large India mobile phone provider, told the…

Symantec CTO: NASA Could Lead Way in International Cyber Cooperation

NASA is one of the best positioned U.S. agencies to foster cybersecurity cooperation on a global scale, according to Symantec’s CTO. Speaking at the NASA IT Summit, Mark Bregman, Chief Technology Officer at Symantec, said collaboration on cyber is currently lacking in the international arena but NASA may be able to pick up the slack.

“Diplomacy on worldwide cybersecurity cooperation…

OPM Working to Address Cyber Talent Shortage

The Office of Personnel Management and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education claim resource problems and a dearth of talent have contributed to the current lack of skilled cyber professionals. Therefore, OPM is currently working to examine the problem.

“We have high unemployment, so we may be lulled into a false sense of security, in thinking that our workforce…

Disney Sued for Spying on Kids

Walt Disney’s Internet subsidiary, along with several partners, are being sued for allegedly spying on minors. The company is accused of using cookies known as “Flash Cookies” to track personal information of users, many of whom are minors.

The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles against Walt Disney Internet Group, Clearspring Technologies, Warner Bros. Records, and several other companies, alleges that the companies shared cookie…

Android App Actually Used to Spy on Geolocation Symantec Warns

A gaming app available in Google’s Android Market tracks a user’s location, which can be monitored in real-time, according to researcher with Symantec.

The free application, called Tapsnake, claims to be an Android variation of a video game which has been available for the past 30 years. However, every 15 minutes, the app clandestinely uploads the user’s GPS coordinates to a server which can then be monitored by individuals who…