HTTPS Everywhere now protects against Firesheep

HTTPS Everywhere now protects against Firesheep


HTTPS Everywhere now protects against Firesheep

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 09:28 AM PST

The EFF launched a new version of HTTPS Everywhere, a security tool that offers enhanced protection for Firefox browser users against Firesheep and other exploits of webpage security flaws. HTTPS s...

PacketWars: A cyber security sport for a cyber age

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:09 AM PST

In this day and (cyber)age, hacking contests are sprouting like mushrooms after the rain - and it's a good thing they do. For what better venue is there for exercising the offensive and defensive cybe...

Former Ford employee stole company secrets worth millions

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:06 AM PST

An interesting case of theft of industrial trade secrets was unveiled yesterday as news that the culprit - one Xiang Dong ("Mike") Yu - has pleaded guilty to the charges and is facing a sentence of up...

Worst offending IP addresses for sending spam and viruses

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:28 AM PST

Security analysts at WatchGuard have identified the worst offending IP addresses for sending the most email spam and viruses, along with the top 10 most popular viruses. Top spammers 1. Nether...

Multiply users urged to download disguised malware

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:50 AM PST

Users of the Multiply social networking site have lately been targeted with malicious personal messages coming from accounts opened by cybercriminals. The message implies that the sender and the re...

Most employees will steal company secrets if fired

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 04:51 AM PST

Insider threats are mainly comprised of normal, mainstream employees. Most strikingly, the Imperva survey found that 70% of respondents had clear plans to take something with them upon actually leavin...

Christmas tree app virus hoax on Facebook

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 04:41 AM PST

Facebook users should not share a fake virus warning that is circulating quickly on the site. The warning is against a Christmas tree app and although anyone could at any time create a rogue applic...

Exploit code for still unpatched 0-day used by Stuxnet released

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 04:15 AM PST

After Stuxnet hit, it was discovered that it took advantage of four previously unknown Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to spread and compromise targeted systems. Three of those have already been ...

Bruce Schneier on cyberwar and cybercrime

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:13 AM PST

In this video, Bruce Schneier examined the future of cyberwar and cyber security. He explored the current debate on the threat of cyber war, asking whether or not the threat had been over-stated. H...

How to stay safe while shopping online

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:11 AM PST

While shoppers are looking for the hottest deals from online retailers to kick off their holiday shopping, cybercriminals are also looking to "score big" – by stealing shoppers' personal and financial...

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