Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Sony breach fallout set to cost $163 million

Sony breach fallout set to cost $163 million

But the company will post a $3 billion loss after the Japan flood.
Dan Kaplan May 24 2011 9:51AM Security
Corporates warned of Qakbot worm boom

Corporates warned of Qakbot worm boom

A swarm of new worm variants have emerged in recent months.
Dan Kaplan May 23 2011 11:49AM Security
US SCADA talk pulled over exploit fears

US SCADA talk pulled over exploit fears

A US talk on SCADA holes could have put lives at risk, the researchers say.
Dan Kaplan May 20 2011 11:19AM Security
Calls for more US breach reporting

Calls for more US breach reporting

But new guidance might just build paperwork, not security.
Dan Kaplan May 13 2011 7:03AM Security
Microsoft distributes Windows, PowerPoint patches

Microsoft distributes Windows, PowerPoint patches

Microsoft delivered two patches to address three vulnerabilities but experts don't anticipate widespread attacks.
Dan Kaplan May 11 2011 9:56AM Security
Skype asks Mac users to patch exploit

Skype asks Mac users to patch exploit

Aussie exploit scares Skype
Dan Kaplan May 10 2011 10:20AM Security
Anonymous on Sony hack: 'It wasn't us'

Anonymous on Sony hack: 'It wasn't us'

Group blames a criminal outfit.
Dan Kaplan May 5 2011 3:01PM Security
US research warns against 'inflating' cyberthreats

US research warns against 'inflating' cyberthreats

If the policy discussion around digital risks continues on its current course, the US government may make some unwise decisions, according to a new academic research paper.
Dan Kaplan May 2 2011 10:00AM Security
Location data collection may interest law enforcement

Location data collection may interest law enforcement

No warrants required.
Dan Kaplan Apr 28 2011 11:10AM Security
Coreflood takedown may lead to trouble

Coreflood takedown may lead to trouble

Was this the right precedent?
Dan Kaplan Apr 18 2011 10:34AM Security
WordPress.com servers hacked to steal source code

WordPress.com servers hacked to steal source code

Blogging platform pwned, again.
Dan Kaplan Apr 14 2011 10:23AM Security
Microsoft distributes 17 patches for 64 flaws

Microsoft distributes 17 patches for 64 flaws

Fixes for Internet Explorer, SMB as the month's most pressing.
Dan Kaplan Apr 14 2011 10:23AM Security
Adobe battles yet another Flash Player zero-day bug

Adobe battles yet another Flash Player zero-day bug

Masquerades as legitimate Microsoft Word document.
Dan Kaplan Apr 12 2011 10:47AM Security
Hackers disclose SQL injection of Barracuda website

Hackers disclose SQL injection of Barracuda website

Barracuda, its partners, end-users and workers pwned by Malaysians.
Dan Kaplan Apr 12 2011 10:47AM Security
Security experts, DHS, lawmakers react to RSA hack

Security experts, DHS, lawmakers react to RSA hack

In the absence of details from RSA, speculation is amplified.
Dan Kaplan Mar 22 2011 1:49PM Security
Adobe finds Flash flaw in Excel docs

Adobe finds Flash flaw in Excel docs

Patch due on Monday.
Dan Kaplan Mar 15 2011 11:00AM Security
Japan earthquake unleashes web scams, malware

Japan earthquake unleashes web scams, malware

Cybercriminals profit out of tragedy.
Dan Kaplan Mar 14 2011 10:03AM Security
US crime fighters push for ISPs to retain logs

US crime fighters push for ISPs to retain logs

Fears kiddie pr0n a pretext to trap suspected copyright infringers.
Dan Kaplan Mar 10 2011 10:30AM Security
Anonymous defaces Westboro site during live interview

Anonymous defaces Westboro site during live interview

Anonymous has defaced the website of a Baptist Church in Kansas.
Dan Kaplan Feb 28 2011 12:31PM Security
Anonymous backs down on Westboro attack

Anonymous backs down on Westboro attack

Or did Baptists plant the threat against them for publicity?
Dan Kaplan Feb 23 2011 9:53AM Security

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