How Hackers Stole 24,000 Files From The Pentagon
We’re all human, you know? That’s roughly the trick that the hackers most likely relied on when, earlier this year, they managed to steal over 24,000 files from a defense contractor. The Pentagon won’t say what files went astray, or the level of secrecy associated with the contents of the stolen data. But we can assume that at least some of it was highly secret–secret enough that Deputy Defense …
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How Digital Detectives Deciphered Stuxnet
This lengthy article tells the story of researchers’ efforts to understand “the most menacing malware in history.”
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Homeland Security Admits Hidden Malware in Foreign-Made Devices
Greg Schaffer, acting Deputy Undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security, indicated that he was “aware of some instances†where foreign-manufactured software or hardware components had been purposely embedded with malware or insertions that pose a security risk.
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iPhone and iPad Security: Four basic tips to stay safe
While waiting for Apple to fix the Jailbreakme.com 3.0 vulnerability, follow these four basic practices to avoid being bitten by malware.
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MANDIANT Announces Black Hat USA + 2011 Briefing, Training Lineup
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MANDIANT expert consultants specializing in reverse engineering, malware analysis and digital forensics will conduct three briefings and five training sessions over the six-day event July 30 – Aug. 4.
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