Leased Computers Spy on Owners

Spying software has become a hot commodity. It can track a stolen laptop, and reveal employees stealing company secrets. It can keep parents in the loop of what their kids are up to, and help employers track employee productivity.

It can also set privacy advocate’s teeth on edge, and it may be illegal in many cases.

Aaron’s…

Japanese Hacker Twosome Arrested for Stealing Virtual Characters

Japanese police have arrested two people suspected of stealing virtual characters and goods from players of a popular online game, Sophos reports.

Yu Nishimura and Kaori Tanaka allegedly used spyware to steal credentials from players of the Lineage II Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game. The duo allegedly advertised a website that offered Lineage players free tools to enhance their online characters’ combat…

Survey: 1 in 3 Americans Would Risk Downloading Malware if Tempted by Intriguing Website, Link

Despite frequent media reports highlighting the dangers about phishing scams and harmful viruses, nearly one in three Americans would be willing to risk downloading a harmful virus, spyware…

Stuxnet Spreads to Finland

Corporate espionage is spreading in Finland, and the Land of the Thousands Lakes was recently targeted by the infamous Stuxnet worm, Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat reports.

The complex malware has been found in at least one institution that uses the industrial equipment targeted by the worm. It has not caused any damage. In addition, Finnish state institutions have also been attacked. According to the Finnish Security Police,…

Tiffany Jones of Symantec: No Longer Enough to Just Secure Infrastructure, System

Tiffany Jones joined Symantec Corporation eight and half years ago to stand up its office in Washington, D.C., and the government relations public policy and government relations team, which she ran for about seven years. More recently, she become director of Public Sector Strategy and Programs teams. In her role, she manages Symantec’s relationships with the major systems…

Spyware Installation to Monitor Spouses on Rise

The installation of spyware to monitor a spouse has risen sharply recently, according to LIGATT Security International. The company, which runs a program called Hacker for Hire, has seen a dramatic spike in inquiries regarding the installation or removal of spyware from a spouse’s mobile phone.

The spyware allows the installer to read text messages,…

Computer Provider Warns Customers of Malware Infection

Dell is currently warning customers that some motherboards have been infected with malware. The PowerEdge R410 Rack server apparently contains spyware embedded within the systems management software.

The computer firm is sending letters to users and directly phoning those who are infected, according to The Register. A support forum post provided few details regarding the malware or steps that can be taken to remove it from the system.

“I…

High-Risk Spyware Hits Macs

A new spyware application that scans chat logs and hard drives of Mac users has been discovered on popular download sites and applications and screen savers found on various websites, according to Intego security researchers.

OSX/OpinionSpy claims to collect browsing and purchasing information used in market reports. However, because it performs a number of insidious actions, it has been classified as spyware by Intego.

The malware is distributed through…

Cyber Jargon YOU Need To Know

As the use of the internet and technology grows, so do its terms and definitions. Here is a rundown of today’s most frequently used cyber terms.

We left something out? Please feel free to leave a comment below to further enhance our ‘cyber jargon’ glossary.

Authentication: Confirms that a computer program or individual attempting to access a system is authorized and is not infected with malware.

Botnet: Short for…