Most computer attacks originate in U.S. By JORDAN ROBERTSON, AP Technology Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. – The United States generates more malicious computer activity than any other country, and sophisticated hackers worldwide are banding together in highly efficient crime rings, according to a new report. Researchers at Cupertino-based Symantec Corp. also found that fierce competition [...]
I just read CNET reporter Joris Evers’ article about new spy software that hides on cell phones. I think it’s outrageous, but I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising since there’s already spyware for your automobile. This spyware for cell phones is called FlexiSpy. FlexiSpy went on the market March 1 and is advertised as [...]
If you haven’t changed the default password on your home router, let this recent threat serve as a reminder. Attackers could change the configuration of home routers using JavaScript code, security researchers at Indiana University and Symantec have discovered. The researchers first published their work in December, but Symantec publicized the findings on Thursday. The [...]
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According to a March 10th eWeek article by Lisa Vaas, a self-proclaimed Romanian hacker posted eBay member information at an eBay forum (“Romanian Hacker Broadcasts eBay Customer Accounts”) . The hacker, who calls himself “Born_To_Scam_American_Guys”, also posted what amounts to a critique of American and Canadian computer users and their alleged helpful stupidity. Many of [...]
An anonymous reader alerts us to a murder trial in New Jersey in which Google and MSN searches were used against a woman accused of killing her husband. In the days before the murder, prosecutors say the defendant searched for “How To Commit Murder,” “instant poisons,” “undetectable poisons,” “fatal digoxin doses,” and gun laws in [...]
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By: Jon Davis In today’s times spyware is a very serious issue and all computer users should be aware of the possible damage it can cause. It is estimated by well known industry insiders that nearly 90% of all computers are infected with some kind of spyware. This no surprise as spyware programs can be [...]