- Report: Shanghai ups security after Federer threat AP - 27 mins ago
A Chinese state media report says security for the upcoming Shanghai Masters is being tightened after an online death threat against Roger Federer. More »Report: Shanghai ups security after Federer threat
A Chinese state media report says security for the upcoming Shanghai Masters is being tightened after an online death threat against Roger Federer.
- Dallas man linked to Anonymous hackers indicted NOMAAN MERCHANT - AP - 7 hrs ago
A North Texas man linked to the worldwide hacking group Anonymous is facing federal charges for YouTube videos and Twitter postings in which he taunts the FBI and threatens … More »Dallas man linked to Anonymous hackers indicted
A North Texas man linked to the worldwide hacking group Anonymous is facing federal charges for YouTube videos and Twitter postings in which he taunts the FBI and threatens to ruin one agent's life.
- Media groups, Filipinos protest tough cyber law HRVOJE HRANJSKI - AP - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Media groups and Filipinos stepped up calls for repealing a tough new law that targets cybercrime but activists fear will be used to suppress online freedoms in the … More »Media groups, Filipinos protest tough cyber law
- FTC charges firms with deception on computers AP - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Federal regulators have charged 14 firms and 17 people with impersonating major companies to trick consumers into thinking their computers were plagued by viruses so … More »FTC charges firms with deception on computers
Federal regulators have charged 14 firms and 17 people with impersonating major companies to trick consumers into thinking their computers were plagued by viruses so they could charge hundreds of dollars to fix the problems.
- Hackers strike against Swedish websites AP - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Hackers have struck at least two Swedish government-affiliated websites, shutting down one of them in a denial-of-service attack and leaving links to profane messages … More »Hackers strike against Swedish websites
Hackers have struck at least two Swedish government-affiliated websites, shutting down one of them in a denial-of-service attack and leaving links to profane messages on the other.
- Cyber attackers disrupt Internet in Iran: official Reuters - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
DUBAI (Reuters) - Cyber attackers have targeted Iranian infrastructure and communications companies, disrupting the Internet across the country, a state official was … More »Cyber attackers disrupt Internet in Iran: official
DUBAI (Reuters) - Cyber attackers have targeted Iranian infrastructure and communications companies, disrupting the Internet across the country, a state official was quoted as saying on Wednesday. Iran, the world's No. 5 oil exporter, has tightened cyber security since its uranium enrichment centrifuges were hit in 2010 …
- Media groups, Filipinos step up calls for repeal of tough new law against online crimes Hrvoje Hranjski, The Associated Press - AP - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Media groups and Filipinos stepped up calls Wednesday for repealing a tough new law that targets cybercrime but activists fear will be used to suppress … More »Media groups, Filipinos step up calls for repeal of tough new law against online crimes
MANILA, Philippines - Media groups and Filipinos stepped up calls Wednesday for repealing a tough new law that targets cybercrime but activists fear will be used to suppress online freedoms in the Southeast Asian nation.
- U.S. bank website hackers used advanced botnets, diverse tools Joseph Menn - Reuters - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The hackers behind the cyber attacks on major U.S. banks have repeatedly disrupted online banking by using sophisticated and diverse tools that … More »U.S. bank website hackers used advanced botnets, diverse tools
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The hackers behind the cyber attacks on major U.S. banks have repeatedly disrupted online banking by using sophisticated and diverse tools that point to a carefully coordinated campaign, according to security researchers. The hackers, believed to be activists in the Middle East, were highly knowledgeable …
- Sorry, Microsoft: Android and iOS are still the only operating systems that matter Dan Graziano - BGR.com - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
To little surprise, Android has not only remained the most popular smartphone operating system in the United States by a wide margin, but Google’s (GOOG) platform continues … More »Sorry, Microsoft: Android and iOS are still the only operating systems that matter
To little surprise, Android has not only remained the most popular smartphone operating system in the United States by a wide margin, but Google’s (GOOG) platform continues to see impressive growth in an over-saturated market. In a three-month study ending in August 2012, research firm comScore found that Android was on …
- Canada opposition MP: treason to approve Nexen takeover Louise Egan and Randall Palmer - Reuters - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's Conservative government will commit treason if it approves a $15.1 billion bid by China's CNOOC Ltd to buy Canadian oil company Nexen Inc, … More »Canada opposition MP: treason to approve Nexen takeover
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's Conservative government will commit treason if it approves a $15.1 billion bid by China's CNOOC Ltd to buy Canadian oil company Nexen Inc, opposition Member of Parliament Pat Martin said on Tuesday. Martin was speaking during debate in the House of Commons on a motion by his left-leaning New …
- ThinkProgress Gets Hit by Google's Red Screen of Doom Connor Simpson - The Atlantic Wire - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
ThinkProgress is having a no good, very bad Tuesday. The liberal media-watching site got hit with Google's Red Screen of Doom, aka a malware warning, and they've taken … More »ThinkProgress Gets Hit by Google's Red Screen of Doom
- FTC gets $163M judgment in scareware case AP - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
A federal court imposed a judgment of more than $163 million on a woman accused of using computer "scareware" to trick consumers into thinking their computers were infected … More »FTC gets $163M judgment in scareware case
A federal court imposed a judgment of more than $163 million on a woman accused of using computer "scareware" to trick consumers into thinking their computers were infected with viruses and then selling them software to fix the non-existent problem, the Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday.
- Facebook Likes Could Lead to Jail Time Under New Philippines Law Bianca Consunji - Mashable - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
Internet users are up in arms in the Philippines over a new law that could land them in jail for engaging in "malicious" online activity. More »Facebook Likes Could Lead to Jail Time Under New Philippines Law
- Microsoft says settlement reached in botnet case RICHARD LARDNER - AP - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
Microsoft says it has settled a computer-fraud case against a website operated by a Chinese businessman that had become a major hub for illicit Internet activity. More »Microsoft says settlement reached in botnet case
Microsoft says it has settled a computer-fraud case against a website operated by a Chinese businessman that had become a major hub for illicit Internet activity.
- Raid Knocks Torrent Sites Offline, Anonymous Vows Revenge Alex Fitzpatrick - Mashable - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
Swedish authorities on Monday raided the host company of many popular torrent and sports-streaming sites, knocking them offline. In response, an Anonymous member vowed … More »Raid Knocks Torrent Sites Offline, Anonymous Vows Revenge
- The Innovators Behind 10 Hot Technologies Lauren Drell - Mashable - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
In the Tech Innovators Series, Mashable introduces you to 10 of tech's top innovators. From adaptive learning to mobile video-sharing and computers that you command with … More »The Innovators Behind 10 Hot Technologies
In the Tech Innovators Series, Mashable introduces you to 10 of tech's top innovators. From adaptive learning to mobile video-sharing and computers that you command with gestures of the hand, these gamechangers are introducing new technologies and redefining -- or creating entirely new -- industries.
- If Your Android Phone Is Stolen, This App Photographs the Thief Emily Price - Mashable - Tue, Oct 2, 2012
If your Android phone goes missing Kaspersky’s mobile security app may help you not only locate your missing smartphone, but also send you pictures of the phone’s current … More »If Your Android Phone Is Stolen, This App Photographs the Thief
- White House says it thwarted cyberattack JIM KUHNHENN - AP - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system, but says it thwarted the effort and that no classified networks were threatened. More »White House says it thwarted cyberattack
The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system, but says it thwarted the effort and that no classified networks were threatened.
- The cyber debate goes public The Week's Editorial Staff - The Week - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
Surprise: The NSA's chief is leading the way More »The cyber debate goes public
Surprise: The NSA's chief is leading the way
- Casa Blanca fue blanco de ciberataque: funcionario de EEUU Margaret Chadbourn - Reuters - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - El sistema informático de la Casa Blanca fue blanco de un ciberataque, informó el lunes un funcionario estadounidense de alto nivel, aunque señaló … More »Casa Blanca fue blanco de ciberataque: funcionario de EEUU
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - El sistema informático de la Casa Blanca fue blanco de un ciberataque, informó el lunes un funcionario estadounidense de alto nivel, aunque señaló que no se había logrado acceder a ningún contenido clasificado. No hay evidencia de que se hayan extraído datos durante el incidente, manifestó el funcionario, …
- White House targeted in cyber attack Margaret Chadbourn - Reuters - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House's computer system was targeted in a cyber attack, a senior administration official said on Monday, but no classified systems were … More »White House targeted in cyber attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House's computer system was targeted in a cyber attack, a senior administration official said on Monday, but no classified systems were breached. There is no evidence that data was taken in the incident, the official said, adding that the attack was identified early and did not spread. The …
- Spy App Can Turn Smartphones Against You TechNewsDaily Staff - LiveScience.com - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
The smartphone in your hands could get hijacked and used as an accessory to virtual burglary. U.S. military researchers have created a mobile app that creates 3D maps … More »Spy App Can Turn Smartphones Against You
The smartphone in your hands could get hijacked and used as an accessory to virtual burglary. U.S. military researchers have created a mobile app that creates 3D maps of a phone's immediate surroundings, possibly allowing spies or criminals to steal personal information and "download" the physical space to prepare for a …
- White House says 1 of its unclassified networks was cyber attacked, says effort was repelled Jim Kuhnhenn, The Associated Press - AP - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
WASHINGTON - The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system but says it thwarted the effort More »White House says 1 of its unclassified networks was cyber attacked, says effort was repelled
WASHINGTON - The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system but says it thwarted the effort
- Hackers Try to Infiltrate White House Computers Samantha Murphy - Mashable - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
At the start of National Cyber Security Awareness month, the White House has become the latest target of a cyberattack. More »Hackers Try to Infiltrate White House Computers
- White House confirms, plays down cyber attack JIM KUHNHENN - AP - Mon, Oct 1, 2012
The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system but says it thwarted the effort More »White House confirms, plays down cyber attack
The White House is acknowledging an attempt to infiltrate its computer system but says it thwarted the effort
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