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PHP.net compromised and used to attack visitors

Attackers injected malicious JavaScript code into the site, redirecting some visitors' browsers to Flash exploits

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 25, 2013 4 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Malware Small and Medium Business

Flash Player now sandboxed under Safari on Mac OS X

The Flash Player plug-in has more restrictions and better security under Safari on Mac OS X Mavericks

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 23, 2013 2 mins

Access Control Malware Small and Medium Business

Calling all security gods – DARPA has $2 million cyberthreat challenge for you

DARPA uncorks Cyber Grand Challenge targeting automated security projects

By Michael Cooney

Oct 22, 2013 5 mins

Cybercrime Malware Mobile Security

Mexico condemns NSA’s alleged hacking of president’s email

The NSA reportedly hacked into an email server used by the Mexican presidency in 2010

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 21, 2013 3 mins

Data Breach Government IT Intrusion Detection Software

Hackers steal customer information from PR Newswire

The stolen data includes account credentials and contact information

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 17, 2013 4 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

Dexter malware kills again

Dexter malware hits big in South Africa

By Michael Cooney

Oct 16, 2013 3 mins

Cybercrime Malware Mobile Security

Yahoo to encrypt webmail sessions by default starting January

Yahoo plans to make HTTPS connections standard for all users starting Jan. 8

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 15, 2013 4 mins

Encryption Malware Small and Medium Business

Managed security service providers face $40M liability exposures

Industry execs discuss SLAs at McAfee Focus Conference

By Ellen Messmer

Oct 14, 2013 3 mins

Malware McAfee Network Security

D-Link to padlock router backdoor by Halloween

The backdoor lets attackers change a router configuration without authenticating

By Lucian Constantin

Oct 14, 2013 3 mins

Access Control Malware Mobile Device Management

Backdoor found in D-Link router firmware code

The backdoor could be used to modify a router's settings, a dangerous vulnerability

By Jeremy Kirk

Oct 14, 2013 2 mins

Access Control Data Breach Malware