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Attackers improve on JavaScript trickery
Latest malicious software throws in more obfuscation and works harder to foil defenders' attempts at reverse engineering. 2007-04-18 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11459 U.S. agencies get 'C-' for computer security In an annual report card mandated by federal law, two dozen federal agencies improve their average grade slightly from last year's 'D+'. 2007-04-13 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11458 Developers warned to secure AJAX design A flaw in the way many asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) frameworks use the scripting to communicate data between a server and client allows malicious sites to hijack the conversation. 2007-04-04 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11456 TJX theft tops 45.6 million card numbers In its annual filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retail giant states that it will never be able to fully account for all the data stolen. 2007-03-30 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11455 Groups team to test secure-coding skill A coalition of security companies and organizations team to create assessment tests to certify programmers knowledge of secure-coding practices. 2007-03-28 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11454 Oracle sues rival for hacking, data theft The database and enterprise software firm files a lawsuit against competitor SAP claiming that the German firm pilfered an enormous number of documents and software from Oracle's customer-only support systems. 2007-03-22 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11453 Account pretexters plague Xbox Live An increasing number of players on Microsoft's gaming system claim their accounts have been stolen by teams of cheaters looking for further advantage. 2007-03-21 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11452 Anti-spyware bill could mean tougher fines Supporters of the Spy Act, which heightens civil penalties against those responsible for programs that hijack PCs and collect data without adequate authorization, hope that the bill's third time is a charm. 2007-03-16 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11450 Tor hack proposed to catch criminals A security researcher unveils a project that aims to identify sources on the pro-privacy network, but does the initiative help track down criminals or just hurt legitimate users? 2007-03-08 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11447 Stormy weather for malware defenses The misnamed Storm Worm, actually a Trojan horse, underscores the difficulties that evolving tactics pose for defenders. The second article in a two-part series. 2007-03-05 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11446 |
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