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Intrusion Prevention Systems fail to spot AET attacks, University study finds
Many big-brand Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) consistently fail to block attacks that target vulnerabilities in web-based applications using Advanced Evasion Techniques (AETs), a University of Glamorgan study has found.
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Failure to detect abuse allows cloud computing instances to be used like botnets
Some cloud providers fail to detect and block malicious traffic originating from their networks, which provides cybercriminals with an opportunity to launch attacks in a botnet-like fashion, according to a report from Australian security consultancy firm Stratsec.
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Georgia publishes photos of alleged Russia-based cyberspy
The country of Georgia has published two photos of a Russia-based hacker who, the Georgians allege, waged a persistent, months-long campaign that stole confidential information from Georgian government ministries, parliament, banks and NGOs.
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Botnet masters hide C&C server inside Tor network
Security researchers from German antivirus vendor G Data Software have identified a botnet that is controlled by attackers from an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server running as a hidden service inside the Tor anonymity network.
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FinFisher spyware found running on computers all over the world
Corporate IT should monitor systems for signs of communication with command and control servers running FinFisher, as it can record Skype and other VOIP, as well as log keystrokes, steal files and bypass antivirus systems.
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Hackers crack DreamHost customer database
Web hosting firm DreamHost reset the FTP and shell access passwords for all of its customers on Friday after detecting unauthorised activity within one of its databases.
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RSA SecurID breach is cause for caution, say analysts
The relatively scant information released by EMC's RSA security group on Thursday in connection with the theft of SecurID authentication technology code is fueling considerable speculation about the nature of the breach and its impact on enterprises.
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Amazon launches virtual private cloud service in Europe
Amazon Web Services has launched Virtual Private Cloud in Europe, the company said on Tuesday. The service lets companies connect their existing data centres to isolated computing resources in Amazon's European cloud using an encrypted virtual private network connection.
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D-Link launches super Wi-Fi switch
D-Link has announced a major upgrade to its fast Wi-Fi for business line, featuring a new access point and a large switch able to support up to sixty-four 802.11n wireless access points.
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Google hack may have affected more companies
The attack that hit Google in January could have have affected more than 100 companies
