Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Trojan exploits Internet Explorer hole

Trojan exploits Internet Explorer hole

Amnesty International infected with trojan.
Dan Kaplan Jun 20 2012 1:52AM Security
Hackers having less success in draining bank accounts

Hackers having less success in draining bank accounts

Hijack attempts on the rise.
Dan Kaplan Jun 15 2012 7:47AM Security
Accused LulzSec hackers face US extradition

Accused LulzSec hackers face US extradition

According to an indictment unsealed Wednesday, Ryan Cleary was part of a hacktivist group that targeted Fox Entertainment Group, Sony Pictures and PBS in data heists and defacements.
Dan Kaplan Jun 15 2012 7:47AM Security
Apple speeds up Java updates

Apple speeds up Java updates

After taking flak for taking six weeks to patch Java, has Apple changed its tune?
Dan Kaplan Jun 14 2012 9:09AM Security
Microsoft patches second RDP hole, IE bugs

Microsoft patches second RDP hole, IE bugs

Baker's dozen of flaws found in Internet Explorer.
Dan Kaplan Jun 13 2012 9:34AM Security
Microsoft patches IE, RDP flaws

Microsoft patches IE, RDP flaws

Tackles certificate updates in the wake of Flame.
Dan Kaplan Jun 13 2012 8:26AM Financial Services
Fourteen busted on online banking theft charges

Fourteen busted on online banking theft charges

Face up to 30 years gaol.
Dan Kaplan Jun 12 2012 8:14AM Security
British, US agencies brace for Olympic cyber attacks

British, US agencies brace for Olympic cyber attacks

US Secret Service advises on defensive strategies.
Dan Kaplan May 28 2012 1:29PM Security
British, US agencies brace for Olympic cyber attacks

British, US agencies brace for Olympic cyber attacks

US Secret Service advises on defensive strategies.
Dan Kaplan May 25 2012 12:38PM Security
Alleged LulzSec hacker Hammond pleads innocent

Alleged LulzSec hacker Hammond pleads innocent

Accused Stratfor hacker Jeremy Hammond plans to fight the charges filed against him for the devastating breach of the global affairs firm.
Dan Kaplan May 16 2012 1:03PM Security
Exploits greeting users at foreign policy, human rights sites

Exploits greeting users at foreign policy, human rights sites

A host of websites, including the US-based Center for Defense Information, have been compromised with malicious code in order to target and infect visitors.
Dan Kaplan May 16 2012 1:03PM Security
Microsoft issues fixes for 'patched' Duqu threat

Microsoft issues fixes for 'patched' Duqu threat

Patches fix 23 vulnerabilities
Dan Kaplan May 14 2012 12:22PM Security
Defending the CISSP

Defending the CISSP

How relevant are security certifications?
Dan Kaplan May 14 2012 11:00AM Security
Microsoft issues fixes for 'patched' Duqu threat

Microsoft issues fixes for 'patched' Duqu threat

Patches fix 23 vulnerabilities
Dan Kaplan May 10 2012 11:15AM Security
Social engineering key to preach infosec

Social engineering key to preach infosec

Security challenges good for the workplace.
Dan Kaplan May 10 2012 11:08AM Security
Malware disguised as updates pushed over hotel wi-fi

Malware disguised as updates pushed over hotel wi-fi

Feds warn update before travel.
Dan Kaplan May 10 2012 10:40AM Security
Apple update fixes major flaws in iPhones, iPads

Apple update fixes major flaws in iPhones, iPads

Hole remains in Apple desktop browser.
Dan Kaplan May 8 2012 9:09AM Security
US gas companies under siege, DHS warns

US gas companies under siege, DHS warns

Sustained attack proving difficult to quell.
Dan Kaplan May 8 2012 8:37AM Security
Adobe issues emergency patch for Flash

Adobe issues emergency patch for Flash

Critical bug could lead to system hijacking.
Dan Kaplan May 7 2012 2:13PM Security
Chinese firm leaked RDP exploit code

Chinese firm leaked RDP exploit code

Microsoft boots security firm from partner program.
Dan Kaplan May 7 2012 11:21AM Security

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