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New Mac spyware found on Angolan activist's computer
Previously unknown Mac OS X spyware, signed with a valid Apple Developer ID, has turned up on the laptop of an activist from Angola at a human rights conference in Norway.
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Android threats growing in number and complexity, report says
The Android threat landscape is growing in both size and complexity with cybercriminals adopting new distribution methods and building Android-focused malware services, according to a report from Finnish security vendor F-Secure.
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Recently patched Java flaw already targeted in mass attacks, researchers say
A recently patched Java remote code execution vulnerability is already being exploited by cybercriminals in mass attacks to infect computers with scareware, security researchers warn.
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Spam botnet-for-hire used to deliver Android malware
Development marks a new post-startup phase in the Android malware business, on par with that of malicious tech targeting Windows
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The Android malware problem is not hyped, researchers say
Recent reports from antivirus companies seem to suggest that the number of Android malware threats is growing. However, there are still many skeptics who think that the extent of the problem is exaggerated.
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Online fraud hurting e-commerce adoption: Australian Retailers Association
Merchants, not consumers, banks or credit-card providers, are the hardest hit by online fraud.
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NBN to accelerate botnet attacks?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) could prove to be a best friend to cyber criminals, according to the head of the Australia's National Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT).
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Bank trojan targets users of Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox
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Australian Information Security Association issues blunt warning as National Cyber Security Awareness Week begins
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ACMA database keeps finger on Australia’s malware pulse
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Review: Mobile Device Management
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The week in security: Aussie banks targeted as mobiles drive privacy fears
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Incident handling is a vast topic, but here are a few tips for you to consider in your incident response. I hope you never have to use them, but the odds are at some point you will and I hope being ready saves you pain (or your job!).
- Have an incident response plan.
- Pre-define your incident response team
- Define your approach: watch and learn or contain and recover.
- Pre-distribute call cards.
- Forensic and incident response data capture.
- Get your users on-side.
- Know how to report crimes and engage law enforcement.
- Practice makes perfect.
Warning: Tips for secure mobile holiday shopping
I’m dating myself, but I remember when holiday shopping involved pouring through ads in the Sunday paper, placing actual phone calls from tethered land lines to research product stock and availability, and actually driving places to pick things up. Now, holiday shoppers can do all of that from a smartphone or tablet in a few seconds, but there are some security pitfalls to be aware of.
