Thousands of broadband internet modems are being installed with default passwords, making them vulnerable to hackers who can use them to surf the net at the owners` expense. Full Story …
European websites face hijack risk
A "worrying" number of European websites could be at risk from hijack due to inherent security glitches in the Ripe internet address databasing system. Full Story …
Nationwide Alert Warns of University Computer Infiltration by Russian Mob
The government has issued an alert about identity and credit card theft on U.S. campuses, saying individuals linked to the Russian mob tried to tap into at least five college computer systems. The …
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Attacks Grow More Sophisticated as Cyber Crime Bleeds U.S. Companies
Malicious attacks on corporate computer systems are growing increasingly sophisticated, resulting in reported financial losses to U.S. companies of nearly half a billion dollars, according to experts …
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Demon Crippled by Spam Onslaught
Demon Internet has suffered a major attack from spammers, resulting in email problems for many customers. Demon customers said the email delays and web problems have lasted for a week, with the mail …
Ernst & Young Warns of IT Security Threat
British-based business consultant Ernst & Young advised Indonesian companies to implement plans to anticipate and handle computer viruses and worms, warning that such disturbances could seriously harm …
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Microsoft Tackles Cyber-Security
Microsoft Corp. has disclosed an ambitious new project to improve security by creating within its Windows software a virtual "vault" where customers would conduct electronic transactions and store …
Wireless Encryption Not Invulnerable to Hackers
Unlike an Ethernet network, which connects its users through cables, a wireless network sends data through the air on radio waves. This makes the information traveling through the network more …
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USDoS Terrorist Group Profile – Tupac Katari Guerrilla Army (EGTK)
Indigenous, anti-Western Bolivian subversive organization. Frequently attacks small, unprotected targets, such as power pylons, oil pipelines, and government offices. Has targeted Mormon churches with …
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TRC Bookstores Recommends – The World`s Most Dangerous Places
The World`s Most Dangerous Places, 4th Edition by Robert Young Pelton is one of the most fascinating books I`ve added to my library this year. Pelton provides an overview of the world`s hot-spots …
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