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Scammers Attempts to Trick Users to Delete Legit Software
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 10:36 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 41 views times | 0 Comments
Scammers have developed a new virus designed to dupe users into uninstalling legitimate security products. A virus calling itself AnVi Antivirus, generates a pop-up message that legitimate applications are “uncertified” and should be removed, according to The Register. While many viruses... (Continue reading)
Unbreakable PlayStation 3 Jailbroken?
Written on 20 Aug, 2010 at 10:29 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 25 views times | 1 Comment
An Australian videogame modification chips seller claims to have jailbroken Sony’s PlayStation 3 console. The hack enables users to run backup, homemade and pirated version of videogames. OzModChips.com has posted three YouTube videos that claim to demonstrate a current version of... (Continue reading)
Novelist Claims NSA Hacked Wife’s Laptop
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 at 9:26 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 185 views times | 1 Comment
Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File, has accused the National Security Agency of hacking his wife’s computer in an effort to steal copy he was writing for the Daily Express in West Africa. Forsyth... (Continue reading)
Iran Hackers Hit Genetics Website
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 at 9:18 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 125 views times | 0 Comments
The website of the UK’s Human Genetics Commission was hit by a politically-motivated hack earlier this week. Iranian hackers struck the website in protest of the post-World War II plot by the United States and UK to overthrow the democratically-elected... (Continue reading)
Zeus Trojan Spreading Through Zip Files
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 at 10:33 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 269 views times | 1 Comment
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... (Continue reading)
Clickjacking Scam Hits Facebook
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 at 10:21 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 81 views times | 0 Comments
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... (Continue reading)
Facebook Recommends Spam Profiles to Users
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 at 10:05 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 37 views times | 0 Comments
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... (Continue reading)
Disney Sued for Spying on Kids
Written on 17 Aug, 2010 at 11:11 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 264 views times | 0 Comments
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... (Continue reading)
Android App Actually Used to Spy on Geolocation Symantec Warns
Written on 17 Aug, 2010 at 10:40 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 55 views times | 0 Comments
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... (Continue reading)
Axl Rose’s Twitter Account Hacked
Written on 17 Aug, 2010 at 10:06 in Cyber Incidents | viewed 49 views times | 0 Comments
Axl Rose’s Twitter account was hacked over the weekend and used to spread rumors that Guns N’ Roses was canceling an upcoming tour through Europe. Fans quickly retweeted the message, though a band spokesperson said the tour was still on for... (Continue reading)
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