Network Security

Leaked EU memo highlights concerns over data retention law

Digital rights groups say the memo reveals a hidden agenda

DARPA wants novel security technology to protect SCADA, embedded systems

DARPA sets ambitious program to secure myriad networked systems

Symantec warns of Android Trojans that mutate with every download

A new Android Trojan employs server-side polymorphism to generate unique variants

Google finally scans malware-ridden Android Market

Dual-mode 3G M2M asset tracking can span regions

Sprint and a partner have introduced a tracking device with both CDMA and GSM capability for international shipping

Microsoft team discovers malicious cookie-forwarding scheme

Clandestine forwarding of stolen cookies could help session-hijacking operators

Lease program would offer users new phone every year

TMNG Global has devised a program that would let operators lease phones to users

Ice IX banking Trojan steals info that enables fraudsters to hijack phone calls

Trusteer discovered Ice IX configurations that extract telephone account numbers from victims

IRS helps bust 105 people in massive identity theft crackdown

IRS and DOJ team on nationwide strike against identity theft, fraud, phishing

Hackers infect WordPress 3.2.1 blogs to distribute TDSS rootkit

Compromised WordPress 3.2.1 blogs infect visitors with TDSS rootkit through Java exploits