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Police arrest 19 in $10m online banking heist
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39415034/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Police have arrested 19 people on suspicion of taking part in an online fraud that hit thousands of customers of some of the world's biggest banks, netting at least £ 6 million, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.
Wed, 29 Sep 10
SIM card crime ring arrested, is your phone safe?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39403547/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
After nearly a year of investigation, French police have busted a ring of mobile phone hackers, whose members included employees of cellular phone companies.
Wed, 29 Sep 10
Hobbyist's device solves her password problems
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39407947/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Hackers are getting better by the day at cracking sophisticated passwords, and the major computer companies seem to be achieving little in their efforts to stop the trend. Fed up with remembering a dozen passwords, most of them probably outdated, Thea DeSilva took matters into her own hands and constructed a mobile password device that has simplified and enhanced her personal online security situation.
Tue, 28 Sep 10
BlackBerry CEO suggests route to eavesdropping
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39387290/ns/technology_and_science-security/
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion says it has no way of providing government officials with the text of encrypted corporate e-mails its devices serve up. But if the companies that employ BlackBerry phones want to hand over the encryption keys to their e-mail, it won't object.
Tue, 28 Sep 10
Report: U.S. to make Internet wiretaps easier
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39379819/ns/technology_and_science-security/
New rules being drafted by the Obama administration would make it easier for authorities to eavesdrop on Internet and e-mail communications, The New York Times reported.
Tue, 28 Sep 10
Iran says nuclear plant not damaged by Stuxnet
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39381709/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A computer virus that experts said may have been created by a state did not affect Iran's nuclear plant or government systems, but did hit computers of staff at the plant and Internet providers, officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 27 Sep 10
Worm hits computers of staff at Iran nuclear plant
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39370091/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A complex computer worm capable of seizing control of industrial plants has affected the personal computers of staff working at Iran's first nuclear power station weeks before the facility is to go online, the official news agency reported Sunday.
Mon, 27 Sep 10
Hacks on Iran linked to wealthy group or nation
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39369136/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A powerful computer code attacking industrial facilities around the world, but mainly in Iran, probably was created by experts working for a country or a well-funded private group, according to an analysis by a leading computer security company.
Sun, 26 Sep 10
Iran's nuclear agency trying to stop computer worm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39357629/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Iran's nuclear agency is trying to combat a complex computer worm that has affected industrial sites throughout the country and is capable of taking over power plants, Iranian media reports said.
Sat, 25 Sep 10
Gmail users alerted when China accounts accessed
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/24/5171480-gmail-users-alerted-when-accounts-accessed-from-china
Google has issued big red banners to some Gmail users that they may be victims of cyber snooping by hackers based in China.
Sat, 25 Sep 10
Cyber attack appears to target Iran
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39346699/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
A computer virus that attacks a widely used industrial system appears aimed mostly at Iran and its sophistication suggests a state may have been involved in creating it, Western cyber security companies said on Friday.
Fri, 24 Sep 10
'Secure zone' suggested to counter computer threat
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39329429/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The U.S. government needs to do more at home and at war to protect its computer systems, the head of the military's Cyber Command said Thursday. He urged that a "secure zone" be created for federal agencies, financial networks and critical infrastructure.
Thu, 23 Sep 10
'Evercookie' is one cookie you don't want to bite
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/22/5157641-evercookie-is-one-cookie-you-dont-want-to-bite-
A new software cookie called "evercookie," that apparently cannot be deleted, has been created by a hacker who has been in the news before.
Wed, 22 Sep 10
Twitter hack sent out spam
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39285873/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The Twitter social media was hacked this morning, impacting thousands of users of the popular microblogging site. The company said it has identified the attack and has now patched it.
Wed, 22 Sep 10
Girl, 17, sues officials who found nude pics on phone
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/39290437/ns/today-parenting/
Suspended when nude photos of her were found on her confiscated cell phone, a Pennsylvania student has won $33,000 after filing suit. Although the photos were never e-mailed and only her boyfriend had seen them, the school turned the phone over to prosecutors.
Wed, 22 Sep 10
NYT: Code that tracks users’ browsing prompts lawsuits
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39279388/ns/technology_and_science-the_new_york_times/
Sandra Person Burns used to love browsing and shopping online. Until she realized she was being tracked by software on her computer that she thought she had erased.
Tue, 21 Sep 10
Google adds extra security step to e-mail, apps
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39268878/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
Google is making it tougher for computer hackers and other imposters to break into e-mail accounts and other password-protected services.
Tue, 21 Sep 10
Wis. governor seeks to oust 'sexting' DA
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39276789/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
Wisconsin's governor said Monday he would start the process of removing a district attorney caught sending sexually harassing text messages to a domestic abuse victim.
Tue, 21 Sep 10
Future online password could be a map
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39276642/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Between super-powered hacker computers and keystroke recording malware, traditional passwords may no longer be secure enough. To overcome these problems, computer scientist Bill Cheswick has devised a new method for logging into secure areas: clicking on a map.
Tue, 21 Sep 10
Germany seeks Internet data protection code
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39273704/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Germany's government urged the Internet industry on Monday to produce a voluntary data protection code to cover services like Google Inc.'s "Street View" mapping service.
Tue, 21 Sep 10
India seeks upgrades for BlackBerry monitoring
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39268890/ns/technology_and_science-wireless/
India has asked mobile phone operators to upgrade their networks to help security agencies intercept communication on BlackBerry devices, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday, as the government wants access to highly-secure data.
Tue, 21 Sep 10
Hackers hit Hollywood's piracy watchdog
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39263912/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The website run by the Motion Picture Association of America was temporarily brought down Saturday by pirates enraged by an escalation in anti-piracy efforts.
Fri, 17 Sep 10
Intel confirms HD code crack, but says it's near-impossible for pirates to use
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/16/5123347-intel-confirms-hd-code-crack-but-says-its-near-impossible-for-pirates-to-use
Intel Thursday confirmed that the "master key" to anti-piracy software for movies shown on HDTVs circulating on the Internet is indeed the real thing, but says pirates will have an almost-impossible time putting it to work.
Fri, 17 Sep 10
Craigslist says adult ads gone for good
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39211997/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Pressured by law enforcement, advocacy groups, and Congress, Craigslist said it would permanently remove adult services from its online classified ads here in the United States.
Fri, 17 Sep 10
Victim networks with abductor online, turns him in
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39220174/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Police say a Brazilian woman used a social-networking site to track down the man who kidnapped and kept her captive for two weeks.
Fri, 17 Sep 10
Prosecutor tried to keep 'sexting' case quiet
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39219077/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
A prosecutor who sent sexually suggestive text messages to a domestic abuse victim downplayed the seriousness of their content and urged state officials to keep them from the public, his peers and state regulators, e-mails show.
Fri, 17 Sep 10
Pa. school district settles 'sexting' lawsuit
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39210232/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A northeastern Pennsylvania school district has settled a lawsuit alleging that a principal illegally search a student's cell phone, found nude pictures she had taken of herself and turned it over to prosecutors.
Thu, 16 Sep 10
Google had at least two creepy stalker engineers
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/15/5116575-google-had-a-least-two-creepy-stalker-engineers
Google confirmed that it's fired at least two engineers for violating user privacy — but apparently never filed criminal charges against either.
Thu, 16 Sep 10
HD anti-piracy code crack leaked online
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/15/5115347-anti-piracy-software-code-for-hd-movies-may-have-been-cracked
The software code used to prevent piracy of movies shown on HDTVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes appears to have been cracked.
Thu, 16 Sep 10
Chase's online bank service outage continues
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39201121/ns/business-us_business/
Chase's online banking service was still having problems for much of Wednesday, extending an outage that has lasted for two days and affected millions of customers.
Wed, 15 Sep 10
Creepy Google stalker proves your online privacy is an illusion
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/14/5111367-creepy-google-stalker-proves-your-privacy-is-an-illusion
A Google engineer used his elite position to violate the online privacy of at least four minors. Too bad the creep isn't so much an anomaly as he is evidence that your online privacy is gone and it's never coming back.
Tue, 14 Sep 10
NYT: Russian crackdown spurs Microsoft shift
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39157877/ns/business-the_new_york_times/
Microsoft announced sweeping changes on Monday to its software policy in Russia, responding to criticism that it has been supporting a crackdown on dissent
Sat, 11 Sep 10
Was Facebook and 'Places' burglars' roadmap?
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/09/10/5086056-was-facebook-and-places-burglars-roadmap
Social networking-savvy burglars in New Hampshire, who broke into dozens of homes and stole more than $100,000 in property, may have been tracking Facebook users to find out who was away from home.
Sat, 11 Sep 10
U.N. telecom boss warns of pending cyberwar
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39102447/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The United Nation’s Telecommunications chief is warning nations to join together in developing a coherent global cybersecurity peace treaty or face the very real possibility of an all-out cyberwar.
Fri, 10 Sep 10
'Here you have...' virus hits major companies
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39087497/ns/technology_and_science-security/
A new virus based in e-mails with the subject line "Here You have" began running rampant Thursday, hitting corporate America hard.
Fri, 10 Sep 10
Cybersecurity bill on list for passage this year
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39088513/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Capitol Hill staffers have made progress stitching together cybersecurity proposals into a huge bill, aides said, with Senate leadership putting it on their short list for passage this year.
Thu, 9 Sep 10
Hack attack hits home for AP writer
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39064573/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/
The Twitterverse is full of far more mysterious forces than indecipherable trending topics and Lady Gaga.
Wed, 8 Sep 10
Court: Judges can demand warrant for cell locales
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39047605/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Judges have the right to require warrants before police get cell phone records that could suggest a customer's likely location, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a novel electronic privacy case.
Sat, 4 Sep 10
Google settles Buzz privacy lawsuit
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38996924/ns/technology_and_science-security/
Google has settled a lawsuit alleging privacy violations in connection with its Buzz social networking service, according to a court document filed on Friday.
Fri, 3 Sep 10
UN official: BlackBerry data requests legitimate
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38972720/ns/technology_and_science-security/
The chief of the U.N.'s telecommunications agency urged the Canadian manufacturer of the BlackBerry to allow law enforcement agencies access to customer data, saying that governments all over the world had legitimate security concerns which should not be ignored.