Security

MasterCard SecureCode service impacted in attacks over WikiLeaks

The attacks may have caused more disruptions than earlier thought

Group used 30,000-node botnet in MasterCard, PayPal attacks

PayPal is the latest target as WikiLeaks hacktivists continue their attacks

Estonia blamed Russia for backing 2007 cyberattacks, says leaked cable

Told U.S. diplomats that it had enough circumstantial evidence to link Russia to first cyberwar campaign

Favorite cheap network tools

Network World bloggers love to dish about their favorite free or low-cost network tools.

Core expands into network vulnerability testing

Microsoft ships delayed patches for Office for Mac 2008

Fixes four bugs a month after it disclosed them and patched Office 2011

8% of Americans use Twitter, Pew study says

Shocker: Most people tweet about themselves

The WikiLeaks drama: A timeline

Anonymous attack on Amazon.com appears to fail

Group shifts focus of attacks on perceived WikiLeaks foes to PayPal's secure payment site

Microsoft slates another monster Patch Tuesday

It will deliver a record 17 security updates patching 40 vulnerabilities