Recent articles by Danielle Walker

Rootkit targets 64-bit Linux platforms

Rootkit targets 64-bit Linux platforms

Hides within kernel.
Danielle Walker Nov 26 2012 12:51PM Security
"High Roller" op turns to Europe's SEPA system

"High Roller" op turns to Europe's SEPA system

Banks hit.
Danielle Walker Nov 23 2012 8:20AM Security
iFrame-injecting Linux rootkit found

iFrame-injecting Linux rootkit found

The malware is targeting 64-bit Linux platforms and hid itself within the kernel, giving the rootkit advanced system privileges.
Danielle Walker Nov 22 2012 6:20PM Security
Win 8 malware uses Google Docs to talk to C&C

Win 8 malware uses Google Docs to talk to C&C

Hits Windows Server 2012.
Danielle Walker Nov 20 2012 10:14AM Security
Secret powers help US military fight cyber threats

Secret powers help US military fight cyber threats

Cyber bill shot down again.
Danielle Walker Nov 16 2012 8:21AM Security
Skype dispatches fix for password reset flaw

Skype dispatches fix for password reset flaw

An easy-to-exploit password reset hole fixed.
Danielle Walker Nov 16 2012 8:21AM Security
Trustwave a defendant in South Carolina breach suit

Trustwave a defendant in South Carolina breach suit

Questions raised of liability of security providers in breaches.
Danielle Walker Nov 14 2012 10:27AM Security
McAfee founder denies murder, flees police

McAfee founder denies murder, flees police

Says authorities will kill him.
Danielle Walker Nov 14 2012 10:05AM Security
Chevron admits it was a Stuxnet victim

Chevron admits it was a Stuxnet victim

Company avoided damage.
Danielle Walker Nov 12 2012 12:32PM Security
FBI rolls out 24-hour cybercrime team

FBI rolls out 24-hour cybercrime team

Adversary identification.
Danielle Walker Nov 5 2012 12:30PM Security
Safari, iOS 6 flaws patched

Safari, iOS 6 flaws patched

Apple has fixed two critical vulnerabilities.
Danielle Walker Nov 5 2012 11:02AM Security
FBI rolls out round-the-clock cyber crime team

FBI rolls out round-the-clock cyber crime team

IDs adversaries.
Danielle Walker Oct 31 2012 8:35AM Security
'High roller' fraudsters were based in Europe

'High roller' fraudsters were based in Europe

Banking trojan attacks continue.
Danielle Walker Oct 30 2012 10:14AM Security
US judge dismisses brunt of Sony breach lawsuit

US judge dismisses brunt of Sony breach lawsuit

No such thing as 'perfect security'.
Danielle Walker Oct 29 2012 2:14PM Security
Industry groups issue web, mobile messaging best practices

Industry groups issue web, mobile messaging best practices

Mobile, malware and phishing covered.
Danielle Walker Oct 29 2012 7:52AM Security
Thousands scammed by .gov open redirect flaw

Thousands scammed by .gov open redirect flaw

20,000 victims follow malicious shortened URLs.
Danielle Walker Oct 24 2012 9:47AM Security
Citadel trojan gets better bot updating

Citadel trojan gets better bot updating

Price tag jumps.
Danielle Walker Oct 22 2012 4:40PM Security
Kelihos botnet closed

Kelihos botnet closed

Second defendant settles.
Danielle Walker Oct 22 2012 4:40PM Security
UK wards off hacker's extradition to US

UK wards off hacker's extradition to US

Courts decide if British hacker Gary McKinnon should face charges.
Danielle Walker Oct 18 2012 8:00AM Security
Spear phish uses Windows HLP files to skirt detection

Spear phish uses Windows HLP files to skirt detection

An increase in spear phishing, where trojans are hidden inside Windows help files, is assisting attackers in stealing information from a variety of industries.
Danielle Walker Oct 18 2012 7:32AM Security

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