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GoDaddy Backs Down On SOPA But Loses Over 72,000 Domains
GoDaddy's desertion of the Stop Online Piracy Act caused a Reddit revolt to fail but the battle had already been won
Security Flaw Makes WiFi Network Vulnerable To Brute-Force Attacks
The WPS passcode used to secure wireless networks can be exposed through “brute-force” hacking and an attack tool is already available
Anonymous Loots $1m From Clients’ Credit Cards In Stratfor Hack
Stratfor's hacking embarrassment continues as its Website stays offline and Anonymous turns the screw
Google, Amazon And Others May Go Dark Over SOPA
Several big name IT companies are considering overt protests against the proposed US Stop Online Piracy Act
McAfee Reports Mobile Phone Users Remain Casual About Security
Mobile device users are lax about installing security software or using strong passcodes to protect data on their mobile devices
Microsoft Releases Critical Workaround For DoS Bug in ASP.Net
Microsoft's workaround prevents HTTP requests that can occupy all CPU cycles on a Web server
Affiliate Marketing Sites Used In Majority Of 2011 Facebook Scams
Most Facebook scams in 2011 tricked users into going to affiliate marketing sites to fill out surveys, Commtouch said
Koobface Gang Redirects Web Traffic To Fuel Pay-per-Click Profits
The Koobface botnet now monitors and drives Internet traffic through affiliate sites to increase clickthrough revenues
Siri Arrives On iPhone 4 Thanks To Spire Hack
Apple iPhone 4 users who are chaffing to get their hands on Siri can now do so, thanks to the Spire hack
Users Threaten Boycott As GoDaddy Announces Support For SOPA
Domain resellers and owners are boycotting registrar GoDaddy over its support for the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act
Mozilla Patches HTML5 Bugs In Firefox 9
Mozilla has fixed six vulnerabilities in its Firefox 9 web browser, two of which concern issues with HTML5
Malicious Android App Exploits “Old Vulnerability”
Security researchers develop app which bypasses Android security permissions
Twitter To Open Source Encrypted Text Software For Android
Twitter has made the source code of Whisper Systems'TextSecure software available on its GitHub.
Employees’ Emails Stolen In US Chamber Of Commerce Breach
The Chinese government may have breached the US Chamber of Commerce and stolen Asian policy information
Ireland Issues Facebook Privacy Recommendations
Irish data protection commissioner tells Facebook to give users greater control of data
Iranians Claim Hack Brought Down US Drone Spy Plane
Iran claims a known GPS hack brought down a US Sentinel spy plane, but US military says it was just a malfunction
Juniper Sues Palo Alto Networks For Patent Infringement
Juniper Networks has hit out at Palo Alto Networks, alleging it willfully infringed upon six Juniper firewall patents
Anonymous Beards The Banks To Play Twisted Santa Claus
Anonymous is playing Santa with a Robin Hood twist by hacking into banks to buy Christmas gifts for the "needy"
O2 Error Blocks Church Website Over Adult Content Claim
Users unable to access church Website for four months due to O2's 18-plus rating
Army’s Lax Security Highlighted In US WikiLeaks Hearing
The theme of the pre-trial testimony of WikiLeaks source Bradley Manning is that US military security was lax
MPs Oppose Social Media Riot Shutdown
A committee of MPs have said social networks should not be closed or blocked during civil disorder
ENISA Issues Seven Recommendations To Improve ICS Security
ENISA report calls on European member states to improve cyber-security measures
Christmas Hackers And The Sanity Clause
New devices and first-time users provide the ideal mix for Christmas exploits so take a secure grip from the start, advises Eric Doyle
Exploit Tools Armed To Attack New Java Flaw
Two exploit kits begin attacks on systems unpatched against new cross-platform Java flaw
IBM’s Top 5 Innovations Will Change Your Life Within 5 Years
The 2011 predictions cover green power, mind-reading machines, desirable junk mail, DNA passwords, and digital profusion
Microsoft Gives Details On Windows 8 Picture Passwords
Microsoft has revealed more technical information on its upcoming Picture Password feature, arguing it is as secure as conventional techniques
South Korea Braces For Fresh DDoS Attacks
South Korean authorities have warned of the likelihood of North Korean cyber-attacks in the wake of Kim Jong-il's death.
Adobe Finally Updates Critical Reader Bug
Adobe has finally delivered a fix for the critical vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Ofcom And Mobile Providers Take RIM To Task Over Porn Access
BlackBerry mobiles allow kids to access porn sites but RIM promises to block illegal content in a matter of days