Mac OS X computers were being targeted by a SEO poisoning attack on Google Image Search resulting in users being prompted to install malware called MACDefender. While people in the Windows world are unfortunately very familiar with the scareware/malware that popped up (not that this prevents them from infecting themselves though), this attack is somewhat new for Mac … [Read more...]
Was The PlayStation Network Compromised Again?
Although it seems everything is on its way back to normal with Sony's PSN following this weekend's restoration, there are reports going around that the service was compromised again. Nyleveia first reported that an individual had demonstrated that PSN account passwords could be reset with just two bits of information: the e-mail address and date of birth. Given the previous … [Read more...]
White House Details International Strategy For Cyberspace
Expanding beyond cyber-security, the Obama Administration released a 30-page International Strategy for Cyberspace (.pdf). In the announcement by Howard Schmidt, the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, he states that the Cyberspace strategy defines what the U.S. stands for internationally in cyberspace and how the U.S. will build prosperity, enhance security, and safeguard … [Read more...]
Sony PlayStation Network Coming Back Up In Phased Restoration
PlayStation Network and Qriocity services are coming back online in a phased restoration after the earlier reported data breach that has had the service offline for almost the entire past month. Kazuo Hirai made the announcement via video in a post at the PlayStation blog. Highlights: Services should be restored regionally for PSN and Qriocity networks including access to … [Read more...]
Cyber-Security Getting More Attention From Obama Administration, Other Gov’t Officials
Yesterday afternoon, the Obama administration passed along a legislative proposal to Congress on the topic of cyber-security. With plenty of recent press coverage, cyber-security is getting plenty of attention following Epsilon, Sony, and far too many other data breaches. The President's administration is responding to a Congressional call on how to best legislate the nation's … [Read more...]