Google policies change from 1 March 2012 – read how will this affect you
We consider this is one of the hottest topics of the moment: Google policies change from 1 March 2012. Below is the information Google sends to its users. One policy, one Google experience We’re getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that’s a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting our desire to create one beautifully simple and intuitive experience across Google. This stuff matters, so please take ...
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A new and extremely viral clickjacking scam has been spotted targeting curious Facebook users. It hooks them with links to titillating, disgusting or "amazing" videos that their friends apparently "liked", but once they click on the link, they are redirected to a splash page where they are asked to jump through some hoops in order to watch the video: Unfortunately, their clicks are hijacked to "like" the video without their knowledge and to post the same bait message on their own Walls, ...
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In the first days of December researchers from the Internet Storm Center discovered a relatively limited SQL attack - some 80 affected websites that were redirecting visitors of legitimate websites to malicious ones that were showing fake AV and fake Adobe Flash sollutions. Now, only a month later, the number of infected pages are over one million and became officially large enough for giving the alarm again. The attack was named "Lilupophilupop" by the researchers after the domain the victims are ...
Users are willing to take extreme measures to get Internet access
The findings reveal startling attitudes toward IT policies and growing security threats posed by the next generation of employees entering the workforce a demographic that grew up with the Web and has an increasingly on-demand lifestyle that mixes personal and business activity in the workplace. Seven out of ten young employees often ignore IT policies, and in is a victim of identity theft before the age of 30, according to a worldwide study from Cisco. The Cisco Connected World Expertise Document is ...
6 tips for safe online shopping
Avira recommends consumers look at a couple of things to avoid becoming a victim of scammers online: 1. Always check that the connection to the online store where you made the payment is assured. This can be seen in the first place if the URL starts with "https" and secondly, if a small padlock is present in the upper right corner of the browser in the URL field (chrome) or web page name is written color in a rectangle (in Firefox, IE). 2. If the browser gives a warning about the security certificate of the website, thenproceed to buy anything from that website. 3. If you do not know the website you are buying, always check your reputation.Find other users who are commenting on this website. The search for the "reputation" usually gives good results and ...
We consider this is one of the hottest topics of the moment: Google policies change from 1 March 2012. Below is the information Google sends to its users. One policy, one Google experience We’re getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that’s a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers... [Read more of this review]
DreamHost got hacked and unencrypted passwords were exposed
DreamHost, one of the world’s most popular and well-known web hosting providers, has sent a warning out to its customers saying that one of their databases containing user FTP/shell access passwords has been accessed by unknown attackers. “There are three different types of passwords at DreamHost: a web panel password (for logging into the... [Read more of this review]
Retailers are considering more to introduce biometric authentication
More than 50% of retailers are using passwords for point-of-sale (POS) system login, although there are concerns over the sharing and misuse of these passwords, according to DigitalPersona. This survey also showed that from those companies considering a change to new login methods, almost 70 percent are opting for a switch to biometric authentication. The... [Read more of this review]
The volume and complexity of attacks will increase
Solera Networks provided simple activities that, when added to a list of New Year’s resolutions, ought to show helpful in defending Web users from these threats. Based on activity levels observed in the second half of 2011, the growing pace, volume & sophistication of assaults recommend consumers, little businesses & corporations will... [Read more of this review]
6 Reasons to Use a Vulnerability Scanner
There’s an old adage that goes “knowledge is power”, and nowhere is that more true than in network security. Admins who know what is going on within their network – the paths data enters and leaves, the services that are accessible from the Internet, and where the holes are – find themselves in a much better position than the admins who just... [Read more of this review]
Fake Amazon smartphone shipping confirmation brings in malware
The gift-giving holidays are almost over, but shopping online is an all-year-round activity for many users and they are often warned to be careful when indulging in it. According to Hoax-Slayer, Amazon customers are currently being targeted with fake emails purportedly coming from the e-commerce giant, confirming the purchase and the shipping of a... [Read more of this review]
A new and extremely viral clickjacking scam has been spotted targeting curious Facebook users. It hooks them with links to titillating, disgusting or “amazing” videos that their friends apparently “liked”, but once they click on the link, they are redirected to a splash page where they are asked to jump through some hoops in... [Read more of this review]
PC Tools, in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute, announced the findings of its online scam susceptibility study of 1,858 American consumers. The results of the survey show a clear difference between respondents’ attitudes and predicted behaviors when presented with real-world online scenarios. The following results show that disturbingly, close... [Read more of this review]
Top 10 HTML5 threats and attack vectors
Emerging as popular standard to create Rich Internet Applications and competing with technology stacks like Adobe’s Flex/Flash and Microsoft’s Silverlight is HTML5. HTML5 brings several new features and functionalities that allow developers to create really attractive and robust applications. These applications can run on any browser and... [Read more of this review]
In the first days of December researchers from the Internet Storm Center discovered a relatively limited SQL attack – some 80 affected websites that were redirecting visitors of legitimate websites to malicious ones that were showing fake AV and fake Adobe Flash sollutions. Now, only a month later, the number of infected pages are over one million... [Read more of this review]
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