Operation Trident: lessons from the takedown of ZeuS cyber robbers in UK, U.S.
September 30, 2010
Daily Mail arrest photo
The mercurial Russian virus writer, known as A-Z, creator of the ZeuS banking Trojan, remains elusive –Â and very active.
LastWatchdog introduced the wider public to A-Z in this 2008 cover story. A-Z is likely in his mid- to late 20s. He remains dedicated to protecting and improving his masterwork creation.
Through A-Z’s brainpower and dedication, ZeuS burns hot as ever as …More
Google labeled chicken for dodging privacy debate
September 29, 2010
The advocacy group Consumer Watchdog has thrown down a gauntlet at Google, mocking the search giant as a big chicken on Jumbotron ads being broadcast in Times Square.
CW wants to engage Google officials in a debate about privacy during AdWeek in New York City, a conference fest going on this week in the Big Apple, at which Google has a major presence. But thus far Google has not …More
States unable to protect citizens’ personal, health data from cyberthieves
September 29, 2010
This should come as no surprise. State government agencies aren’t devoting nearly enough resources to protect citizens’Â sensitive data from hackers and data thieves.
Some 49 out of 50 states report that a lack of budget is crippling efforts to manage cybersecurity effectively. One state chose not to participate.
That’s the upshot of a survey titled “State Governments at risk: A Call to Secure Citizen Data and Inspire …More
Why more self-replicating spamming worms will hit Twitter, Facebook
September 25, 2010
Soaring popularity is proving to be a blessing and a curse for Facebook and Twitter. Hackers and spammers have staked out new turf for attacking the über popular social networks. And it will take the good guys some time to shore up defenses.
On Monday, 20 Sept. 2010, a self-spreading spamming worm roared through Facebook, and the next day, 21 Sept. 2010, a similar spamming worm…More
Anti-virus protection: the case for paid vs. free
September 21, 2010
Clarifying your anti-virus choices: for an apples-to-apples comparison of 16 consumer anti-virus products click here.
By Byron Acohido, USA TODAY, P3B, Sept. 22, 2010
With cyberattacks saturating the Internet, a dramatic shift is underway in the $7 billion-a-year anti-virus industry — and it’s all good news for consumers.
There’s no excuse anymore not to have anti-virus protection on your PC. You can get basic free …More
Twitter, Facebook spam surges are indication of spikes to come
September 21, 2010
Facebook and Twitter users get ready for spikes of spam — like the surge that disrupted Twitter earlier today — to become a recurring experience.
The more Facebook and Twitter add new features, the more spammers can be expected to search out fresh security holes and blast through for however many hours it takes technicians to respond and patch the hole, cybersecurity experts say.
That’s what happened today when …More
President Obama launches tech contest for 5th-graders
September 17, 2010
Advanced Micro Devices and Microsoft were among the co-sponsors who showed up at the White House Thursday, 17 Sept. 2010, to applaud President Obama as he launched the National STEM Video Game Challenge.
Students grades 5 through 8 can compete for a cash prizes, as well tech gear from AMD and Microsoft. Another competition is geared for college-age contestants; a top cash prize of $25,000 awaits the creator …More
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