Hackers: Archive: August 2009

Trojan Attacks Skype on Windows

Trojan.Peskyspy defeats Skype encryption by exploiting a Windows API. The vulnerability's level of danger is unclear.

Uncovering the Insider Security Threat

It's a well known fact that employees can pose some of the most troublesome security challenges for companies.

The Safest Way to Protect Sensitive Computing Files

Using an external hard drive with its own encryption program offers the best data security.

Hackers Attack Facebook, Steal Info

A security research reports on an attack vector that uses an HTML image tag to steal a Facebook user's information. Facebook says that it has pushed out a fix.

Smartphone Users Oblivious to Security

The operative mode of smartphone users seems to be, Security? What security?

New Viruses Target Craigslist, AutoCAD

A common ploy uses spam promising a good deal on an automobile.

Top Security Concern: Email Violations

Even more than the growing threat from malware-infested social media, e-mail security is causing big headaches at many businesses.

Cyber War Could Wreak Worldwide Havoc

The level of contagion from a global cyber war could be impossible to control, experts say.

IT Security vs. Mobile, Social Networks

Security experts discuss how today's mobile usage and social networks pose a major challenge to IT security.