Cyberspies Penetrate U.S. Electrical Grid
Posted in Computer, Science, Security, Surveillance, Technology on Apr 8th, 2009
Category Archive for 'Security'
Conficker Worm Authors Hunted By Conficker Cabal
Posted in Computer, Internet, Science, Security, Technology on Mar 19th, 2009
An extraordinary behind-the-scenes struggle is taking place between computer security groups around the world and the brazen author of a malicious software program called Conficker.
The program grabbed global attention when it began spreading late last year and quickly infected millions of computers with software code that is intended to lash together the infected machines it [...]
Fake Parking Tickets Actually Malware
Posted in Computer, Security, Software, Technology on Feb 5th, 2009
The last place anyone would expect to face a computer security attack is on the windshield of their car in the form of a parking ticket.
But that’s the latest — and intensely clever — way that hackers are attempting to goad people into visiting infected websites and willingly install malware on their machines.
The scam is [...]
Hacked Road Signs Warn of Zombies Ahead
Posted in Blah Blah Blah, Computer, Entertainment, Security, Technology on Feb 4th, 2009
Pranksters in at least three states are messing with electronic road signs meant to warn motorists of possible traffic problems by putting drivers on notice about Nazi zombies and raptors. And highway safety officials aren’t amused.
The latest breach came Tuesday during the morning rush hour near Collinsville, Ill., where hackers changed a sign along southbound [...]