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Smartphone Forensics and the Future of Forensic Analysis | Video Forensic Expert
See on Scoop.it – Digital Evidence and Discovery (DEAD) Video Forensic Expert Ed Primeau discusses smartphone forensics and how it could affect the future of forensic analysis. (What effect do smartphones have on #forensic science? See on www.videoforensicexpert.com
In Wake of Facebook Incident, Penn Issues Rules on Applicant Privacy | Inside Higher Ed
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) RESPONSE OR NOT? in wake of Facebook incident, Univ. of Penn. issues on applicants privacy http://t.co/3TcOfTnYT8 ^TB See on www.insidehighered.com
Botnet Business Booming – Dark Reading
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Some dismantled botnets rank in the top ten most prevalent as old bot malware gets repurposed, according to new Fortinet report (Botnet business. See on www.darkreading.com
Smartphone Forensics and the Future of Forensic Analysis | Video Forensic Expert
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Video Forensic Expert Ed Primeau discusses smartphone forensics and how it could affect the future of forensic analysis. (What effect do smartphones have on #forensic science? See on www.videoforensicexpert.com
Pen Tester’s Guide: Steps for Executing a Social-Engineering Attack
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) A detailed guide for testing your organization’s insiders and their vulnerability to a social-engineering attack via a targeted spear-phishing campaign (Pen Tester’s Guide: Steps for Executing a Social-Engineering Attack See on www.csoonline.com
5 Lessons From The FBI Insider Threat Program – Dark Reading
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Finding ways to improve enterprise insider theft detection and deterrence (@sharonvardi Bottom Line: Detection requires Behavioral Analyitics-5 Lessons From The FBI Insider Threat Program — http://t.co/8eccQwvlMH)… See on www.darkreading.com
9 classic hacking, phishing, and social engineering lies
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Whether it is on the phone, online, or in person, here are 9 lies hackers, phishers, and social engineers will tell you to get what they want (9 classic hacking, phishing, and social engineering lies http://t.co/frEqnjzloL… See on www.infoworld.com
6 IT security innovations to keep you ahead of attackers
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Traditional security tools aren’t always up to the task of keeping sensitive business info in safe hands. These innovations will help you stay a step ahead (#computer #security Security threats abound in the enterprise. See on www.infoworld.com
Security researchers identify email attack distributing Android malware
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) The recent targeted attack against human rights activists that distributed an information-stealing Android Trojan app could be the first of many (#computer #security Security researchers from antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab have identified… … See on www.infoworld.com
Most Java-enabled browsers vulnerable to widespread Java exploits, Websense says
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Only 5 percent of actively used browser installations have the most up-to-date version of the Java plug-in, the vendor’s data shows (#computer #security Most browser installations use outdated versions of the Java plug-in that… See on www.infoworld.com
Wells Fargo says cyber attack disrupting website
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Wells Fargo says cyber attack disrupting website: (Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co on Tuesday sai… http://t.co/468gpPhPoh #Yahoo #Security See on news.yahoo.com
Midsize Insider: Guidelines for Enhanced Network Security
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Practical Perspectives for the Midsize Business. Brought to you by IBM. (Guidelines for Enhanced Network Security http://t.co/oAcmqU3HCH) See on midsizeinsider.com
Apple iOS 6.1.3 Update Fixes Passcode Bug
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Apple has released security updates for iOS with an update to version 6.1.3, designed to resolve a bug that allows anyone to bypass the lockscreen on a passcode-protected iPhone. Before the fix, ha… See on www.intego.com
Activists decry computer crime proposal
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) A proposal in the U.S. Congress to strengthen the penalties in the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is a “giant leap in the wrong direction” for digital rights activists calling for changes in the law after the suicide of hacktivist Aaron Swartz… See on www.itworld.com
First targeted attack to use Android malware discovered
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Kaspersky uncovers trojan spread by “spear-phish” to Tibet activists. See on arstechnica.com
Researchers Uncover Targeted Attack Campaign Using Android Malware | threatpost
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered a targeted attack campaign going after Tibetan activists with Android malware. See on threatpost.com
Windows Security Praised | PCWorld
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Analysis: Think Windows is insecure? You’re wrong, says security firm Kaspersky. (RT @Microsoft_Saudi: Windows Security is safe! See on www.pcworld.com
Guard against spam, viruses and rising dangers of phishing
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Screw with respect to spam, viruses conjunction whelk dangers as for phishing: .mnA http://t.co/qxDlEbgV2T See on web-promotions.tk
Targeted Attack Campaign Uses Android Malware – Slashdot
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Trailrunner7 writes “Android attacks have become all the rage in the last year or two, and targeted attacks against political activists in Tibet, Iran and other countries have been bubbling up to the surface more and more often. See on it.slashdot.org
IRS warns about ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Identity theft, phishing scams, return-preparer fraud and offshore tax evasion head the annual IRS list of ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams issued Tuesday. See on www.usatoday.com
Macs Infected by Ad-Injecting Malware
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) A new Trojan targeting Macs generates money by ad views instead of information theft. See on www.technewsdaily.com
Malware abuses Chromium Embedded Framework, developers fight back
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) The latest version of the TDL malware downloads and uses the 50MB-large Chromium Embedded Framework, Symantec researchers say (#computer #security A new version of the TDL rootkit-type malware program downloads and… See on podcasts.infoworld.com
Twitter, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Yahoo open to hijacking
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Cookie cockup permits account takeover. (RT @troyhunt: You see, I told you cookie security is important! http://t.co/0VdwWkhzuq /via @harrywwc) See on www.scmagazine.com.au
Infographic: Hackers Create An Amazing, Illegal Portrait Of The Internet
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) It wasn’t malicious. The file itself was the size of a small JPEG. It was given the absolute lowest priority. And it was set to self-destruct if anything went wrong. See on www.fastcodesign.com
How are Java attacks getting through? – Security Labs
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) #computer #security Were you aware that Java is increasingly being viewed as a security risk… http://t.co/tQ3rcP01y1 See on community.websense.com
Don’t Make Users A Security Punching Bag – Dark Reading
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Security blame game makes it easy to point the finger at ‘dumb’ users, but the delivery mechanisms of today’s undetectable web malware will get past even the savviest and most educated users (DarkReading: Don’t Make Users A Security Punching Bag See on www.darkreading.com
Apple security hole allows unauthorized access to iCloud account [updated]
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Apple security hole allows unauthorized access to iCloud account updated: A new security vulnerability has bee… http://t.co/fitcTJMN7Q See on news.yahoo.com
This security flaw could be used to hijack your Twitter account
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) It also affects Outlook, Yahoo, and LinkedIn. (This security flaw could be used to hijack your Twitter account http://t.co/354XKp3qJy) See on www.dailydot.com
The United States Needs Cyber Warfare Legislation Now
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) The world has rapidly changed as a result of information technology and war has not escaped the revolution. NATO considers cyber attacks an act of war. See on www.policymic.com
Mac Flashback Exploiting Unpatched Java Vulnerability – F-Secure Weblog : News from the Lab
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) F-Secure Security Labs brings you the latest online security news from around the world. Ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest online threats to guarantee your online wellbeing. (RT @mikko: Mac users: Consider dropping Java from your system. See on www.f-secure.com
Free & Open Source Rootkit and Malware Detection Tools
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Article by Jay Turla first published on infosecinstitute A lot of sniffers, rootkits, botnets, backdoor shells and malwares are still on the wild today, which are used by malicious attackers after successfully pawning a certain server or any live … See on linuxaria.com
Topic: It Takes Zynga & Facebook 3 Weeks To Shut Down A Phishing Scam Ring.
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Scam Sniper is here to help you avoid Facebook scams, hoaxes and other internet pitfalls. See on www.scamsniper.info
South Korean Wipers and Spear Phishing E-mails – F-Secure Weblog : News from the Lab
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) F-Secure Security Labs brings you the latest online security news from around the world. Ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest online threats to guarantee your online wellbeing. See on www.f-secure.com
How To Do Wireless Hacking | iHackers
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Wireless networks broadcast their packets using radio frequency or optical wavelengths. A modern laptop computer can listen in. Worse, an attacker can (How To Do Wireless #Hacking – Wireless networks broadcast their packets using radio… See on ihackers.info
Killing hackers is justified in cyber warfare, says NATO-commissioned report
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) A landmark document created at the request of NATO has proposed a set of rules for how international cyberwarfare should be conducted. Written by 20 experts in conjunction with the International… See on www.theverge.com
An Ode To Hollywood’s Obsession With Hacking The Mainframe
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) The term ‘mainframe’ doesn’t get thrown around as much as buzzwords like ‘cloud computing’ these days — except in … See on www.gizmodo.com.au
Under proposed bill, ‘conspiring’ to violate US computer laws could be punished as if act was committed
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) A draft bill from the United States House of Representatives concerning the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is unsettling. A new provision included could greatly expand its ability … (WTF?!? See on thenextweb.com
ESET Warns SMEs Of March Tax-Related Scams – Biztech2.com
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) ESET Warns SMEs Of March Tax-Related Scams Biztech2.com Good security software, antivirus with anti-spam and anti-phishing, some basic social media security policies for employees along with basic training on secure behavior online and offline, are… See on biztech2.in.com
ZTE releases Grand X Quad without any press release – Mazuma Mobile
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) AndroidOS.in (blog) ZTE releases Grand X Quad without any press release Mazuma Mobile Oriental company ZTE first released its Grand X Quad mobile phone in February with the V987 but Friday (March 22nd) was the first time any pictures were seen… See on www.mazumamobile.com
Five Slovenians arrested for $2.5M email banking fraud
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Slovenian police on Thursday raided 12 homes and arrested five Slovenian citizens in connection with sending malware-packed email to small and medium businesses’ accounting departments. See on nakedsecurity.sophos.com
#OpIsrael & attack to Mossad,cyber dispute or misinformation campaign?
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Israel is considered by various group of hacktivists an enemy state to fight, for this reason they decide a joint operation to start on April 7th as part of #OpIsrael. See on securityaffairs.co
New Huawei flagship to directly compete with the you know what …
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) The Samsung Galaxy S4 has finally been officially announced and will be released next month and from its reception you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s the only new smartphone out there. However it seems a new Huawei … See on www.phonesreview.co.uk
Anatomy of a “feature” – should JavaScript be allowed to change a web link after you click on it?
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) A young web coding enthusiast from Manchester, UK, recently published a thought-provoking hackette intended to highlight the risks of relying only on “look before you click.” Paul Ducklin wants to know what you think of it… See on nakedsecurity.sophos.com
Pirated software a shortcut to malware and worse, says IDC report – Network World
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Economic Times Pirated software a shortcut to malware and worse, says IDC report Network World According to The Dangerous world of Counterfeit and Pirated Software, pirated and counterfeit software (i.e. See on www.networkworld.com
The Legislation of Privacy: New Laws That Will Change Your Life
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Today I desire to present the excellent work produced by freelance writer Gillian Holmes and the team of BackgroundCheck.org, as well know my readers I daily public only my posts, but I think that this work deserves a careful reading and I am sure… See [...]
iPhones most ‘vulnerable’ among smartphones – ZDNet
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) ZDNet iPhones most ‘vulnerable’ among smartphones ZDNet 210 vulnerabilities were found in Apple’s smartphone, giving iOS 81 percent of the mobile phone vulnerability market share. See on www.zdnet.com
UK “snoopers charter” pits privacy against security – Yahoo! News (blog)
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Yahoo! News (blog) UK “snoopers charter” pits privacy against security Yahoo! See on news.yahoo.com
Identifying People from Mobile Phone Location Data
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Turns out that it’s pretty easy: Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Catholic University of Louvain studied 15 months’ worth of anonymised mobile phone records for 1.5 million individuals. See on www.schneier.com
Apple blocks Yontoo Mac OS X malware in XProtect.plist update – IDG News Service
See on Scoop.it – High Technology Threat Brief (HTTB) (1) Apple blocks Yontoo Mac OS X malware in XProtect.plist update IDG News Service o Ashleigh Allsopp 26.03.2013 kl 13:26 | Macworld U.K.. Tweet. See on news.idg.no
