North Korea behind March cyberattack, says South Korea

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North Korea behind March cyberattack, says South Korea

By Perry Varanoid on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 | No Comments

“South Korea has accused North Korea of launching a recent cyberattack that hit tens of thousands of PCs. A spokesman for South Korea's Internet agency said today that six computers in North Korea were identified as the source of the attack, according to The Guardian. Those computers used more than 1,000 IP addresses from across the world to infect 48,000 PCs and servers at South Korean banks and broadcasting stations….”

Vudu resets user passwords after hard drives lost in office burglary

By Perry Varanoid on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 | No Comments

“Video service Vudu began warning users today that it has instituted a systemwide password reset following an office break-in last month. A burglary March 24 resulted in the loss of hard drives that contained users' sensitive personal information, including names, e-mail addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, account activity, dates of birth, and the last four digits of some credit card numbers, Vudu Chief Technology Officer Prasanna Ganesan informed customers in an e-mail. He said no complete credit card numbers were stolen because the company does not store that information….”

FBI asked to probe McConnell campaign leak

By Perry Varanoid on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 | No Comments

“The Republican leader in the US Senate has asked the FBI to investigate an embarrassing leak from his campaign office about a strategy meeting in which he had his staff discuss ways to derail a potential electoral challenge by actress Ashley Judd. The tape of Mitch McConnell and his advisers includes discussions about how to use Ms Judds admissions in her autobiography about mental health problems and previous suicidal tendencies. Mr McConnells defence of his Kentucky Senate seat is expected to be one of the hardest fought and expensive races in the midterm elections in November 2014….”

EU deal to expose resource group payments

By Perry Varanoid on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 | No Comments

“European resource groups payments to governments are to be subject to strict transparency regime, after the EU reached a provisional deal on an anti-graft law that will expose details of business in some of the worlds most secretive states. EU governments and the European parliament agreed a tough disclosure requirements for oil, gas, mining and forestry groups that broadly match rules adopted by the US and leave little flexibility for companies….”

Midwest BankCentre warns customers of security breach

By Perry Varanoid on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 | No Comments

“Midwest BankCentre has learned of a security breach affecting some customers' personal information late Monday afternoon, the bank announced on its website. The bank immediately told the Secret Service, which is investigating.

Facebook wrestles Google for control of your phone

By Perry Varanoid on Friday, April 5th, 2013 | No Comments

“Facebook doesn't want anything to come between you and your friends, not even Google or Android. Facebook today unveiled a new downloadable user interface that takes over your smartphone's home screen, lock screen, and wallpaper. Instead of the regular Android features, you're treated to a slideshow of updates, photos, and shared links….”

Data leak exposes BVI investors names

By Perry Varanoid on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 | No Comments

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Facebook unveils 'Home,' a family of apps for your Android phone

By Perry Varanoid on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 | No Comments

“Facebook, in an effort to keep mobile audiences always affixed to its social network, is showing off a new “Home” on Android at a press event at its Menlo Park headquarters. Facebook Home consists of a family of the social network's apps that become the home of your Android phone.

Time for action on cyber threat to UK

By Perry Varanoid on Monday, April 1st, 2013 | No Comments

“For years, the primary concern of Britains security services has been facing down the threat from jihadism, an obligation that is unlikely to change for some time. But the British government is now asking the services to find space for another growing challenge the threat posed to UK businesses and institutions from cyber espionage.

Schnucks: Credit Card Fraud Source Found and Contained

By Perry Varanoid on Monday, April 1st, 2013 | No Comments

“Schnucks announced Saturday that it has found and contained the issue behind the reports of unauthorized access to payments from credit and debit cards.

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