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Drupal resets account passwords after detecting unauthorized access

The attack does not affect sites running Drupal software

By John Ribeiro

May 30, 2013 3 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business

Hackers exploit Ruby on Rails vulnerability to compromise servers, create botnet

The targeted vulnerability was patched in January, but many servers haven't been updated yet

By Lucian Constantin

May 29, 2013 3 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Network Security Vulnerabilities

US weapons system designs were reportedly viewed by Chinese hackers

The US Department of Defense is not yet prepared to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks, an advisory group said

By Lucian Constantin

May 28, 2013 3 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Network Security

Researchers find unusual malware targeting Tibetan users in cyberespionage operation

The malware abuses the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service to remain undetected, researchers from ESET said

By Lucian Constantin

May 24, 2013 3 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Malware Small and Medium Business

U.S. power companies under frequent cyberattack

Legislation that would give the federal government power to oversee the protection of utilities has stalled

By Jeremy Kirk

May 22, 2013 2 mins

Government IT Intrusion Detection Software Network Security

Researchers find critical vulnerabilities in popular game engines

Attackers could exploit the flaws to compromise game clients and servers, researchers from ReVuln said

By Lucian Constantin

May 21, 2013 3 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Malware Small and Medium Business

Researchers uncover new global cyberespionage operation dubbed Safe

The attack infected computers belonging to companies, governments and other organizations from over 100 countries, Trend Micro says

By Lucian Constantin

May 17, 2013 3 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Malware Small and Medium Business

Microsoft rushes Explorer 8 patch release

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday for May addresses 10 security issues, three of them that need to be addressed immediately

By Joab Jackson

May 14, 2013 3 mins

Microsoft Patch Management Software Small and Medium Business

Adobe releases critical security updates for Reader, Flash Player and ColdFusion

One of the patched ColdFusion flaws is already targeted by attackers

By Lucian Constantin

May 14, 2013 2 mins

Adobe Network Security Patch Management Software

Systems manager arrested for hacking former employer’s network

He allegedly caused over US$90,000 in damages, the FBI said

By Loek Essers

May 3, 2013 3 mins

Access Control Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software