Security News: Archive: April 2010

Computer Contractor Gets Five Years for Cybercrime

Zeldon Morris stole almost $2 million from four credit unions that hired him to provide IT services.

Privacy Regulators Chide Google

A global coalition of privacy regulators takes Google to task for its lackluster approach to protecting its users' privacy.

Security Expert Sues Seattle Police

Eric Rachner has accused Seattle police of deliberately concealing videotape of his 2008 arrest.

Palin Jury Deadlocked on Identity Theft Charge

The jury in the trial of David C. Kernell, accused of hacking into Sarah Palin's Yahoo! email account, is deadlocked.

Air Force Phishing Test Goes a Little Too Well

A security test led to a widespread -- and false -- rumor that 'Transformers 3' was filming in Guam.

Microsoft Acknowledges SharePoint Security Flaw

The company has confirmed the existence of a serious cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Future Cyber Attacks May Target Medical Devices

Mocana's Kurt Stammberger says medical devices and systems are ripe for attack.

Europe Considers Establishing Cybercrime Agency

The Council of the European Union has called for a feasibility study on the idea.

Novell to Provide Verizon with Cloud Security Services

Novell will support Verizon's planned Secure Access Services.

Data Security: Perception and Reality

While almost three quarters of organizations think they have adequate security policies in place, more than half have lost sensitive data in the last two years.

FTC Developing New Privacy Principles

The Federal Trade Commission is drafting a set of 'guiding principles' regarding privacy issues.

UCLA Employee Jailed for Violating HIPAA Privacy Rules

Huping Zhou is the first person ever to receive prison time for violating HIPAA's privacy stipulations.

Ubisoft DRM Hacked

A group called Skid Row has enabled users to play Ubisoft's games without an Internet connection.

Barclays.mobi Security Vulnerability Discovered

The mobile site for Barclays Bank makes it relatively easy to access customers' private information.

Malware Campaign Exploits PDF Flaw

The malicious PDF files deliver a variant of a Windows worm called 'Auraax' or 'Ernold.'

Chrome Security Update Fixes Java Flaws

The update fixes JavaScript sluggishness, Java plug-in issues, and three critical security vulnerabilities.

Symantec Acquires PGP, GuardianEdge

The security software vendor adds a pair of encryption software firms to beef up its portfolio of applications for enterprises that share data in the cloud.

Cybersecurity Bill Co-Sponsor Expects Bipartisan Support

Rockefeller, co-sponsor of the cybersecurity overhaul bill, urges speedy consideration of the legislation and emphasizes its importance to business and government.

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Botnet Charges

David Anthony Edwards has admitted to having trained a botnet on ThePlanet.com in order to demonstrate custom-built malware.

China Falls Off 'Dirty Dozen' Spam List

Asia is the hotbed for spammers, but according to the latest report from Sophos, China isn't even among the Top 12 countries responsible for relaying the irritating e-mails.

Hackers Increase Skimming Attacks in the U.S.

Over the past six months, more and more skimming devices have been placed on ATMs, POS systems and gas pump card readers.

McAfee Offers Restitution for Faulty Anti-Virus Update

The company will offer compensation as well as products, services and support.

Security Risk to iPhones at AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots

Networks pretending to be AT&T hotspots can be used to trap iPhone users.

NASA, JDA Hacked

Both organizations were recently hacked by the Iranian 'Sun-Army.'

Storm Botnet Returns

CA security researchers say they've discovered a new botnet that bears the hallmarks of Storm.

Brokerage Hacker Gets 81 Months

Jaisankar Marimuthu was also ordered to pay almost $2.5 million in restitution.

Snort Updated to Version 2.8.6

The new release implements a number of improvements, fixes and stability enhancements.

Fake Anti-Virus Outsmarting Real Anti-Virus

Rogue anti-virus is getting better at evading detection by legitimate anti-virus solutions.

Microsoft Sees Infected PC Numbers Climbing

Microsoft says it is cleaning malware from a growing number of compromised PCs, but users and administrators can increase interception and improve prevention of security breaches.

Facebook Adjusts Privacy Options

The social networking site is now making some personal information public by default.

FBI Gets New Cybercrime Director

Gordon M. Snow is now assistant director of the FBI's Cyber Division.

Trojan Wars: SpyEye Assists Zeus

SpyEye's 'Kill Zeus' feature is actually helping the Zeus toolkit makers.

Splunk Flaw Reveals User Passwords

The site recently disclosed the passwords of an undisclosed number of customers by mistake.

Prosecutors Say Judge Is Hampering Webcam Privacy Investigation

The judge has ordered that evidence should only be made available to those connected to the civil lawsuit.

Fleeing McAfee Anti-Virus

CNET's Seth Rosenblatt says users should stop counting on McAfee for security software.

Blippy Seeks Chief Security Officer

The company has developed a security plan following the recent discovery of users' credit card information on Google.

McAfee Moves On Following Massive Miscue

After a quality-assurance gaffe distributed a faulty virus update last week, security vendor McAfee and its customers look back at what went wrong.

Malware Targets Windows iPad Users

Mac users are not affected, according to Bitdefender researchers.

Security Researchers Called 'Narcissistic Vulnerability Pimps'

An unidentified Verizon employee isn't particuarly happy with researchers who disclose vulnerabilities.

VLC Update Patches Security Vulnerabilities

Version 1.0.6 of the VLC media player patches nine security flaws.

SplashID Update Increases Mobile Security

Version 5.3 of the iPhone app adds a pattern-based option for accessing a user's password database.

McAfee Apologizes for Flawed Anti-Virus Update

The company has issued a statement apologizing for the error.

Engineers Exit Facebook Over Privacy Concerns

A group of Google engineers responded to Facebook's latest updates by deactivating their accounts.

Man Arrested for Threatening Cyber Attack

The FBI has charged Anthony Digati with 'cyber-extortion.'

Koobface Botnet Reappears in China

Following a takedown in Hong Kong, the server was simply moved to a hosting firm in China.

Cybersecurity, Privacy Hot Topics at InfoSec World 2010

InfoSec practitioners gather in Orlando to better defend against emerging privacy, Web 2.0, and Internet security threats.

Blippy Security Flaw Exposes User Data

The credit card numbers of four Blippy users were recently revealed through a Google search.

PGP Co-Founder Takes Apple Security Job

Jon Callas has been hired by Apple to work on operating system security.

Microsoft Withdraws Security Update

The company says the update failed to address the underlying issue effectively.

Metasploit Express Debuts Next Month

A new version of the open source Metasploit Framework penetration testing tool is set to debut next month with the release of the open core Metasploit Express.

Malware Infects UK's National Health Service

Symantec researchers report that the NHS has been hit by the Qakbot worm.

Commerce Department Investigates Online Privacy

The US Department of Commerce has announced an initiative to look into the way the Internet economy is impacting the privacy of individuals.

Australian Stores Closed by Faulty Anti-Virus Update

Coles stores were temporarily shut down after a McAfee update crashed their sales terminals.

Hacker Offers 1.5 Million Facebook IDs

Kirllos is selling the credentials at an asking price of $25 to $45 per 1,000 accounts.

Hackers Steal $110,000 from Fire Alarm Company

The First National Bank of Fort Smith accepts no responsibility for the loss.

Bristol Palin Testifies Against Email Hacker

David Kernell stands accused of hacking into Sarah Palin's webmail account.

Patient Data Exposed After Laptop Theft

When will they learn? A Massachusetts-based neurosurgeon had his unencrypted laptop stolen during a lecture tour in South Korea, putting more than 3,500 patients' most sensitive data at risk.

Second Banker Arrested for Theft of Code

Samarth Agrawal has been arrested on charges of stealing the code for Societe Generale's high-frequency trading software.

New Version of Zeus Trojan Spreading Rapidly

Trusteer is already detecting the malware on one in 3,000 PCs.

Palin Hacker Trial Begins

David Kernell faces four felony charges that could put him in prison for 50 years.

Microsoft Cancels Security Management Product

The company has canceled plans to release the Forefront Protection Manager.

International Cybercrime Treaty Rejected

A Russia-back proposal has failed to win sufficient support at the United Nations.

White House Tightens Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements

Federal CIO lays out a new directive requiring agencies to implement real-time digital monitoring of their information systems.

McAfee Anti-Virus Update Bricks PCs

A McAfee update cripples Windows XP SP3 PCs, but not computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.

VeriSign Issues iPad Security Warning

The company has reminded users to use strong passwords to protect the device.

Open Source Disaster Recovery and Backup for SMBs

Data backup and recovery are key parts of any business's security strategy. Zmanda, an open source, cloud-based data backup company, is an affordable option for SMBs.

Cell Phone Security Issues Exposed

Two security researchers have discovered a way to determine the location of any GSM handset, and to find the name of the subscriber associated with any mobile number.

More Privacy Concerns Expressed About Google Buzz

Officials from 10 countries have sent an open letter to Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressing privacy concerns.

Amazon.com Patches Security Vulnerability

The XSS bug allowed attackers to steal login credentials.

Trojan Poses as Chrome Browser Extension

The malware, Trojan.Agent.20577, changes the Windows hosts file.

Mining Companies Targeted in Cyber Attacks

Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals have all been hit by Chinese cyber attacks.

Identity Theft Service Shut Down

Two men accused to creating and operating CallService.biz have been arrested overseas.

New Networking Features in Windows Server 2008 R2

Security features include beefed up support for NAP--Microsoft's endpoint security solution--as well as improvements to group policies, remote access features, and firewalls.

Volcano Causes Headaches for Hackers

SEO attacks are using a wide variety of ways to spell the name of the Icelandic volcano.

Affinity Health Plan Acknowledges Security Breach

The insurer returned a rented copier to the leasing company with personal information on its hard drive.

Phishing Attacks Target UK Students

The scam presents university students with a fake student loan web page.

Layer 7 Intros Cloud Security Tools

Three different solutions target cloud providers, enterprises, and smaller companies.

Malware Paralyzes Chinese Border Control

Approximately 2,000 Russian tourists were stranded overnight.

Palm's WebOS Hacked

The mobile operating system was hacked using text messages.

Fring Acknowledges Inflexible Password Protection

The mobile chat platform doesn't allow its users to change their passwords.

Blue Cross Acknowledges Major Security Lapse

The insurer donated a filing cabinet to a local nonprofit, not realizing it contained personal information on approximately 12,000 members.

Google Password System Hacked: Report

Last year's high-profile cyber attacks emanating from China appear to have infiltrated the top-secret password service at Google, according to a new report.

Symantec Previews 2011 Security Software

The company has released beta versions of Norton Internet Security 2011 and other upcoming products.

Phishing Fighter Retires

Bob Harrison is planning to retire at the end of April.

Hackers Hit Network Solutions Sites Again

The company has acknowledged the second attack in as many weeks.

Police Investigate Nine-Year-Old Hacker

The student had stolen a teacher's password and used it to make changes in the school district's Blackboard system.

Canadian Researcher Improves RFID Security

Nicolai Marquardt is working with Microsoft Research on the project.

More Information Emerges in School Privacy Case

Thousands of photos were apparently taken of students in their homes.

Security Flaw Patched in Cisco Secure Desktop

The company says the vulnerability could allow a 'complete compromise of the affected system.'

New Mac Malware Found

HellRTS.D is a variant of an early Mac OS X malware first spotted in 2004.

Microsoft Considers Tattoos for Password Protection

The aim is to ensure that implanted medical devices can be accessed in an emergency.

TJX Accomplice Gets Five Years

Damon Patrick Toey was also fined $100,000.

Japanese Trojan Targets Porn Viewers

According to Trend Micro, the malware is designed to embarrass its victims, then extort money from them.

Secret Anti-Piracy Treaty Details Going Public

After criticism for its secrecy, draft language in ACTA will be released this week. Participants confirm that searches of travelers' devices won't be required at borders.

McAfee, Adgregate Take On Malvertisers

New SECURE service provides an automated way for online advertisers and publishers to find and remove malware from digital advertising content.

Certegy Settles in Florida Data Breach Incident

Certegy Check Services to pay almost $1 million in fees and will shore up its data security systems as part of a settlement after millions of consumer records were exposed in 2007.

Apple Fixes Pwn2own OS X Vulnerability

The company addresses a security hole first uncovered by Charlie Miller last month, and provides some details about what had been at risk.

Daily Telegraph Hacked

Sites maintained by the British newspaper were hacked by the previously unknown Romanian National Security group.

Trojan Poses as iPhone Jailbreaker

The malware is delivered as a Windows batch file packed alongside the jailbreaking app.

Sun Patches Java Security Flaw

Java 6 Update 20 patches a recently disclosed vulnerability.

Firefox Malware Detector Released

The Fireshark plugin was developed by Websense security researcher Stephan Chenette.

Zip File Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered

The vulnerabilities could be used to slip malware past anti-virus software.

Oracle Updates Java for Critical Vulnerability

Days after a major security update, Oracle issues another patch for a critical Java flaw.

Apple Patches OS X Security Vulnerability

Security Update 2010-003 patches a vulnerability that was revealed at Pwn2Own.

Nessus Security Scanner Updated

Tenable Network Security has released Nessus 4.2.2.

HSBC Data Theft Hit 79,000 Customers

The total is three times the number that was originally reported.

Vast Majority of U.S. Firms Compromised by Zeus Trojan

Up to 88 percent of Fortune 500 companies may be affected by botnet activity from PCs compromised by Zeus.

Air Force Introduces Cyber Security Training

Recruits will receive training on basic principles such as the use of firewalls and passwords.

Hackers Exploit Java Vulnerability

The new flaw is being actively exploited on popular Web sites.

TrendLabs Warns of New Phishing Attack

The new attack targets Standard Chartered Bank clients.

McConnell's Company Gets $34 Million in Cyber Security Contracts

Booz Allen Hamilton was recently awarded two separate Department of Defense contracts.

Cyber Attacks Target News Limited

The company's Australian IT security manager says News Limited has been the target of several DDoS attacks.

Eraser Security Tool Updated

Version 6.0.7 addresses a number of bugs, including several stability issues.

McAfee Sued Over Anti-Virus Pop-Up Ads

A lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed against the company over its methods of promoting third party services.

Cyber Command Nominee Says Focus Is Security, Coordination

Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander says a new Department of Defense position is more about coordinating with other agencies in cyber attacks than waging Internet warfare.

One Third of XP Anti-Virus Products Fail Security Testing

In the majority of cases, the failure was the result of false positives.

FINRA Fines Brokerage Firm $375,000 for Data Theft

D.A. Davidson has been fined for failing to protect client data from Latvian hackers in 2007.

New P2P Botnet Discovered

The botnet was recently identified by researchers at Arbor Networks.

Adobe Flash Enhances Privacy

The new private browsing mode in Adobe Flash Player 10.1 may create a headache for banks and online merchants.

Vanderbilt Researchers Protect Patient Privacy

A new algorithm masks the parts of a patient's records that aren't relevant to a particular inquiry.

More Details Emerge on BofA ATM Hacker

Rodney Reed Caverly stole $304,000 from more than 100 Bank of America ATMs.

Apache Foundation Hit by Cyber Attack

Hackers recently hit the open source foundation with a targeted XSS attack.

UK MoD Reports Increase in Data Theft Cases

The Ministry of Defense has reported 347 incidents of lost data in 2009.

Ford Offers In-Car Wireless Security

The automaker has announced a range of enhanced SYNC functionality--and new in-car security features--for the 2011 model year.

Google: We're Now Paranoid About Security

Eric Schmidt says the company has accelerated plans to move to Web-based systems like Chrome OS netbooks.

Malware in Farm Town

Players of the Facebook game are being warned about pop-ups touting fake anti-virus software.

Trojan Targets BitTorrent Users

The malware threatens victims with a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Qubes OS Maximizes Security

The open source operating system uses the concept of security by isolation.

BofA ATM Hacker Stole More Than $200,000

A plea agreement reveals the approximate amount of the theft.

Romanian Phishing Suspect Escapes

Nicolae Popescu apparently walked out of the courthouse without the police being notified.

Polish President's Death Used as Fake Anti-Virus Bait

According to CA researchers, the fake AV in question is named CleanUp Antivirus.

VMware Releases Security Updates

The updates patch 10 security vulnerabilities in a variety of products.

Authentify Introduces ETF Security Application

The solution alerts account owners whenever a new payee or funds transfer destination is added to their account.

Vietnam Protests Google Hacking Charges

A Vietnamese official defended her country against claims by both Google and McAfee that the government had been targeting dissidents protesting mining operations in that country.

Identity Thieves Stole $4 Million in Tax Refunds

The thieves filed more than 1,900 fraudulent tax returns, directing refunds to more than 170 bank accounts.

Trojan Targets PC Gamers

Sites offering an XBox Live application for Windows PCs try to trick users into downloading a password-stealing trojan.

Typo3 Security Vulnerability Found

Security firm Secunia rates the problem 'highly critical.'

Java Security Vulnerability Discovered

The flaw could allow an attacker to compromise a PC if the victim visits a Web page hosting malicious code.

The Return of Koobface Malware

A new wave of spam targets Facebook users with the promise of (no surprise) free porn.

Trojan Poses as Windows Mobile Game

The malware forces compromised smartphones to make expensive international calls.

Hackers Target WordPress Blogs

The attacks don't modify or create files -- they simply redirect visitors to a site that tries to install a malicious ActiveX plugin.

Solaris to Receive Quarterly Security Updates

The schedule is designed to make the patch process more predictable.

Datamation Announces iPad Security Cart

The NetVault-IP is designed to secure, store and recharge up to 40 iPads.

Hackers Fight Over Harry Lennix

Two hackers have repeatedly defaced the actor's official web site.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday to Target 25 Security Flaws

The company will issue 11 security bulletins on Tuesday, five of which address critical vulnerabilities.

Adobe Plans Critical Security Patch

The company will release a critical security update for Acrobat and Reader next Tuesday.

Free Speech or Cyber Attack?

An act of 'electronic civil disobedience' may result in criminal charges.

ATMs Hacked by BofA Employee

Rodney Reed Caverly will plead guilty to hacking Bank of America ATMs.

Clam Anti-Virus Updated

The virus scanner has been updated to version 0.96.

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday to Fix Five 'Critical' Security Holes

Microsoft prepares for another big drop of patches, but don't worry. It won't be as large as some recent Patch Tuesday events, though Microsoft is addressing a lingering bug from early March.

Trojan Horse Bank Fraudster Gets Three Years

Aleksey Volynskiy is the second defendent to be sentenced for the scheme.

The Return of Phone Phishing

Pennsylvania's attorney general warns that the number of phishing calls seeking bank information has recently increased.

GAO Praises DHS Infrastructure Security Plan

The 2009 update to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan has been well received by the GAO.

Romanian Police Arrest eBay Cybercrime Gangs

The gangs phished eBay account credentials, then used those accounts to sell fake or non-existent goods.

Intego Announces iPad Anti-Virus Scanner

While no iPad malware has yet been identified, the security firm says the solution will protect users if and when that threat materializes.

Fake Adobe Update Delivers Trojan

TrendLabs researchers are warning of malware disguised as an Adobe update.

Estonian Think Tank Examines Cyberwar

The CCDCOE is looking at key questions and concepts relating to the future of cyberwar.

Adobe Warns of New PDF Attack Threat

Exploiting a feature gives hackers a new way to prey on Acrobat and Reader users.

Healthcare Companies Face Serious Data Security Issues

The chief information officer at CMS says even large companies are having basic problems with security.

Laptop Data Theft Exposes Patient Info

A stolen notebook PC -- containing the unencrypted data of thousands of patients -- underlines a need for stronger laptop security measures.

RSA Security Acknowledges Responsibility for Firefox, Mac Issue

The company has admitted that it issued a mysterious root authentication credential in Firefox and Mac OS X.

Hackers Steal $100,000 from Summit, Ill.

The town's online bank account was hacked, resulting in the theft of almost $100,000.

Foxit Reader Still Vulnerable to Cyber Attack

A warning has been added, but the vulnerability remains.

UK Announces Fines of up to �500,000 for Security Breaches

British businesses that expose their clients' information now face fines of up to £500,000.

Proxima Alfa Acknowledges Data Theft

The investment company says that backup tapes containing detailed account information were stolen last fall.

Nicole Richie, Twitter Hacker

The socialite recently hacked the Twitter accounts of Kim Kardashian and Joel Madden as an April Fool's prank.

Cyber Attacks on U.S. Defense Contractors Increasing

Foreign elements are employing a variety of methods to try to access information on U.S. military technology.

Twitter Spammers Promise Free iPads

The latest scam targeting Twitter users involves an offer of a free iPad.

Report Alleges Vast Cyber Crime Syndicate in China

Researchers detail the efforts of the Shadow network, a sophisticated group of hackers working out of China who have managed to snag troves of sensitive information through a far-ranging cyber espionage operation.

Anti-Virus for Virus Writers

A new service helps malware writers determine whether their creations are detectable by current anti-virus solutions.

New Jersey Court Supports E-mail Privacy

The court ruled that employees have a right to privacy when using a personal e-mail account on a company-owned computer.

IObit Password Generator Improves User Security

The company's Random Password Generator is a free tool that helps users create and manage strong passwords.

Lawsuit Claims Countrywide Sold Data, Violated Privacy

A class action lawsuit contends that Countrywide Financial employees stole and sold customers' personal financial information.

Anti-Virus Scanning and SSDs

Roel Schouwenberg reports that solid state drives better during an anti-virus scan than when idle.

Privacy Service Disabled Without Warning

Registrar Gandi.net recently revoked GoogleSharing's SSL certificate.

iPad Hacked

Within days of its initial release, the iPad has already been jailbroken.

Electronic Bodyguards Offer Virtual Security

The new venture brings together several small security companies that are experts in their specific niche.

Senators Warn of Cyber Attacks

A Wall Street Journal op-ed warns that the U.S. is insufficiently prepared for cyberwar.

Utica College Introduces Cyber Security Master's Degree

The college will start offering an online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Intelligence and Forensics this fall.

Facebook Phishing Campaign Also Serves Malware

In addition to phishing Facebook accounting data, the campaign also makes use of a malware exploitation kit.

Whole Foods Warns of Facebook Malware

The company is spreading the word that Facebook fan pages offering a free $500 Whole Foods gift card are a scam.

DOE Announces $10 Million Cyber Security Grant

The grant is dedicated towards setting up the National Electric Sector Cyber Security Organization.

Foxit Releases Security Update

The update prevents executables from being run without the user's permission.

Apple Updates QuickTime for 16 Security Vulnerabilities

A big security update for QuickTime and iTunes affects both Windows and Mac users.

Location-Based Laptop Security

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a location-based encryption model to protect data in lost or stolen laptops.

Facebook Data Theft Scam Targets Whole Foods Fans

The latest malware trap on the popular social networking site promises a $500 gift card to the upscale grocery store. But all you really get is your personal data exposed.

Beware Malware in an Easter Basket

Malware is being delivered via e-mails claiming to include an attached 3-D Easter greeting card.

Phishing Attack Targets eBay Users

The e-mails attempt to trick eBay customers into downloading malware.

Little Security Risk from Twitter Links

Julien Sobrier reports that only 0.06 percent of the shortened URLs are malicious.

Poughkeepsie Recoups Cybercrime Losses

All of the $378,470 stolen in January has been restored.

Red Hat Announces OpenJDK Security Update

The announcement follows Oracle's recent release of Java 6 Update 19.

Leahy Plans Hearings on Privacy

Senator Patrick Leahy wants to hold hearings on updates to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.

DHS Examining Response to Conficker Botnet

The Department of Homeland Security is preparing a report on the efforts to combat the botnet.

Trojan vs. Trojan: SpyEye vs. Zeus

A rivalry is brewing between the malware writers.

China and Korea Hurt Most by IE Malware

Zero-day malware attacks targeting an Internet Explorer flaw hit users in China and Korea the hardest.

Journalists Report Hacked Yahoo Accounts

All four focus on issues related to China.

UK Adjusts Cybercrime Strategy

Key elements include better coordination across government departments and improving the response of law enforcement to cybercrime.

Microsoft Patches IE Security Flaws

A security update patches 10 browser vulnerabilities.

Java Update Patches 26 Security Vulnerabilities

Java 6 Update 19 contains critical security updates.

Millions in China Don't Use Anti-Virus Software

Nearly 17 million Internet users in China have no Internet security software.

New Law Lets Banks Recover Data Breach Costs

Washington is the latest state to pass legislation targeting lax defenses against ID theft and cybercrime among retailers.

Apple Patches 16 QuickTime Security Flaws

The company has updated QuickTime to version 7.6.6.

Security Flaws Found in Smart Meters

The vulnerabilities could allow a hacker to turn someone's power on or off.

Google Enhances Message Security

The company has introduced a new Google Message Security reporting feature called Health Check.