InSecurity Complex

Stuxnet delivered to Iranian nuclear plant on thumb drive

Daniel Terdiman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:19:59 PDT

Citing U.S. intelligence sources, ISSSource says an infected memory stick was used to hit the facility with the worm that severely damaged Iran's nuclear program.

Originally posted at Geek Gestalt

Update of Android malware uses exploit to take over

Elinor Mills — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:25:31 PDT

New Android malware variant needs no user control and works on phones that haven't been rooted.

Old-time hacktivists: Anonymous, you've crossed the line

Elinor Mills — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 PDT

Despite shared concerns, pioneers in the movement say the methods of a newer generation abridge free speech and hurt the cause.

Sophos warns of Twitter scam involving Draw Something

Elinor Mills — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:04:29 PDT

New scam offers Draw Something fans a chance to win a nonexistent prize.

110,000 PC-strong Kelihos botnet sidelined

Elinor Mills — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 PDT

Researchers use specially crafted code to direct infected computers to their servers instead of servers run by the criminals who have been using the botnet to distribute spam.

Apparent Groupon hole exposes customer data

Elinor Mills — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:11:45 PDT

At least one customer logs in and sees someone else's credit card information and address.

TSA asks congressional panel to uninvite critic Bruce Schneier

Elinor Mills — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:26:27 PDT

Agency accused of "security theater" provides some drama as it pushes Bruce Schneier off panel on body screening.

Hackers steal passwords from military dating site

Elinor Mills — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:03:10 PDT

LulzSec comes back with data dump from site for single military officers.

Why 'data breach' isn't a dirty word anymore

Elinor Mills — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 PDT

Contrary to popular belief, data breaches don't necessarily sink a company, studies and survivors indicate.

Puppy mill ads halted on Facebook

Elinor Mills — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:23:42 PDT

At ASPCA's request, Oodle Classifieds removes from Facebook ads selling dogs from unregulated "puppy mills."

Originally posted at News - Digital Media