Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Zeus' coffin not yet closed as domains still living

Zeus' coffin not yet closed as domains still living

Three domains are still feeding instructions to computers infected with the Zeus trojan.
Dan Kaplan Apr 5 2012 9:40AM Security
Apple updates Java after malware spreads

Apple updates Java after malware spreads

Lion, Snow Leopard patched.
Dan Kaplan Apr 4 2012 3:37PM Security
Mac Trojan targets Tibetan activist groups

Mac Trojan targets Tibetan activist groups

Command and Control chatter encrypted, answered by a human.
Dan Kaplan Apr 2 2012 12:48PM Security
Visa, Mastercard investigate massive credit breach

Visa, Mastercard investigate massive credit breach

Could involve up to 10 million cards.
Dan Kaplan Apr 1 2012 6:48PM Security
LulzSec redux dumps data from military raid

LulzSec redux dumps data from military raid

Hackers deface site after admin denies evidence of breach.
Dan Kaplan Mar 28 2012 2:04PM Security
Microsoft bests bank-busting botnet

Microsoft bests bank-busting botnet

Zeus command and control knocked out.
Dan Kaplan Mar 27 2012 2:25PM Security
Data breach costs drop for first time

Data breach costs drop for first time

Bucks six-year trend.
Dan Kaplan Mar 21 2012 11:39AM Security
Pinterest users defrauded by scammers

Pinterest users defrauded by scammers

The all-the-rage virtual pinboard Pinterest is home to scammers.
Dan Kaplan Mar 19 2012 8:10AM Security
Hackers post bounty for RDP exploit

Hackers post bounty for RDP exploit

HD Moore chips in for Metasploit module.
Dan Kaplan Mar 16 2012 9:26AM Security
Microsoft to patch seven flaws with six bulletins

Microsoft to patch seven flaws with six bulletins

Addresses a 'critical' vulnerability affecting all supported versions of Windows.
Dan Kaplan Mar 12 2012 11:31AM Security
40,000 credit cards stolen after porn sites popped

40,000 credit cards stolen after porn sites popped

Hackers target porn mega websites.
Dan Kaplan Mar 12 2012 8:51AM Security
Microsoft to patch seven security issues with six bulletins

Microsoft to patch seven security issues with six bulletins

Includes one for a "critical" vulnerability affecting all supported versions of Windows.
Dan Kaplan Mar 9 2012 9:45AM Security
Entrapment claims emerge after LulzSec arrests

Entrapment claims emerge after LulzSec arrests

Did Sabu's handlers go too far?
Dan Kaplan Mar 8 2012 9:31AM Security
Purported Iran nuke document contains trojan

Purported Iran nuke document contains trojan

Spreads via Flash vulnerability.
Dan Kaplan Mar 6 2012 12:08PM Security
Did Lulzsec's slip seal its fate?

Did Lulzsec's slip seal its fate?

British IP address used to log into website.
Dan Kaplan Mar 5 2012 11:12AM Security
Did Lulzsec's slip seal its fate?

Did Lulzsec's slip seal its fate?

Group gave clues to cops after accessing lulzsecurity over a UK router.
Dan Kaplan Mar 2 2012 12:16PM Security
Security industry "at serious risk of failing"

Security industry "at serious risk of failing"

The last 12 months have challenged the security industry more than ever before.
Dan Kaplan Feb 29 2012 5:16AM Security
Obama introduces privacy 'Bill of Rights' for online users

Obama introduces privacy 'Bill of Rights' for online users

Web giants sign up for 'do not track'.
Dan Kaplan Feb 27 2012 8:21AM Security
Anonymous: Power grid concerns are US Govt spin

Anonymous: Power grid concerns are US Govt spin

Collective suspicions remain.
Dan Kaplan Feb 22 2012 11:50AM Security
Anonymous hacks FTC over Google privacy, ACTA

Anonymous hacks FTC over Google privacy, ACTA

Hackers claim to have rooted hundreds of FTC servers.
Dan Kaplan Feb 21 2012 6:29AM Security

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