Recent articles by Danielle Walker

DDoS attacks on banks continue into the New Year

DDoS attacks on banks continue into the New Year

A hacktivist group claims it already has launched the second phase of DDoS strikes against U.S. banks.
Danielle Walker Jan 7 2013 8:28AM Security
Android SMS botnet found on mobile networks

Android SMS botnet found on mobile networks

Botnet spread via malicious game install.
Danielle Walker Dec 20 2012 8:20AM Security
Samsung smartphone flaw allows root access

Samsung smartphone flaw allows root access

Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S III and SII among those affected.
Danielle Walker Dec 19 2012 9:11AM Security
Anonymous doxes Westboro Baptist Church

Anonymous doxes Westboro Baptist Church

The hacktivist group posted the personal details of Westboro Baptist Church members after the group said it planned to protest a Sandy Hook vigil.
Danielle Walker Dec 18 2012 11:03AM Security
Scarlett Johansson hacker gets 10 years in prison

Scarlett Johansson hacker gets 10 years in prison

Christopher Chaney plead guilty to cyber stalking and harassment of dozens of individuals.
Danielle Walker Dec 18 2012 10:17AM Security
Carberp trojan for sale for $40k

Carberp trojan for sale for $40k

Researchers suspect sale will bankroll new malware campaign.
Danielle Walker Dec 18 2012 9:17AM Security
Fraudsters plan strike on US banks

Fraudsters plan strike on US banks

McAfee says trojan will be a 'credible threat' for banks.
Danielle Walker Dec 14 2012 10:05AM Security
Citadel developer banned from crime forum

Citadel developer banned from crime forum

RSA says the ousting of Aquabox is just the latest indication that the Citadel network is headed further underground.
Danielle Walker Dec 13 2012 8:21AM Security
FBI nabs 10 for Yahos worm spread on Facebook

FBI nabs 10 for Yahos worm spread on Facebook

Kiwi among those arrested.
Danielle Walker Dec 13 2012 8:21AM Security
California sues Delta Air Lines over mobile privacy

California sues Delta Air Lines over mobile privacy

Decade-old law revived.
Danielle Walker Dec 10 2012 9:09AM Security
Zeus-family trojan spreads via botnet

Zeus-family trojan spreads via botnet

Spammers flog P2P malware.
Danielle Walker Dec 7 2012 12:49PM Security
US security budgets expected to rise

US security budgets expected to rise

Purchases take up lion's share of cash.
Danielle Walker Dec 7 2012 10:49AM Security
Autorun malware infections spike

Autorun malware infections spike

Update Windows.
Danielle Walker Dec 5 2012 10:57AM Security
Rampant worm exploits Tumblr hole

Rampant worm exploits Tumblr hole

Thousands of users affected.
Danielle Walker Dec 4 2012 11:43AM Security
Shylock trojan evades malware watchers

Shylock trojan evades malware watchers

Coded to avoid attention of security researchers.
Danielle Walker Dec 3 2012 1:14PM Security
One million users compromised in US insurer breach

One million users compromised in US insurer breach

Company mum on hack details.
Danielle Walker Nov 30 2012 10:47AM Security
US ISP piracy alert system delayed

US ISP piracy alert system delayed

Graduated response system ready for 2013.
Danielle Walker Nov 30 2012 9:47AM Security
Shylock trojan ducks malware researchers

Shylock trojan ducks malware researchers

Looks for remote desktop connections, virtual environments.
Danielle Walker Nov 29 2012 2:05PM Security
Iran plays down Narilam worm threat

Iran plays down Narilam worm threat

Malware sabotages business databases.
Danielle Walker Nov 29 2012 1:17PM Security
Second person guilty in AT&T iPad prank hack

Second person guilty in AT&T iPad prank hack

Appeal expected.
Danielle Walker Nov 28 2012 7:15AM Security

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