Incident ResponseBash bug payload downloads KAITEN DDoS malware source codeAdam GreenbergOctober 6, 2014The purpose is to add compromised systems to botnets that are primarily focused on launching DDoS attacks.
BreachChase breach affects 76 million accounts, raises questions about detection failureTeri RobinsonOctober 3, 2014As the reach of a recent Chase breach grows to 76 million household and seven million business accounts, security experts call for change.
MalwareResearchers discover Mac botnetAshley CarmanOctober 3, 2014Doctor Web researchers have discovered a new malware that is being used to amass Macs into a giant botnet.
Compliance ManagementComputerCOP aimed at protecting kids is really spyware, EFF saysTeri RobinsonOctober 2, 2014The Electronic Frontier Foundation says the spyware sports a keylogger and is widely distributed by law enforcement agencies.
MalwareResearchers release BadUSB code at DerbyconTeri RobinsonOctober 2, 2014Two months after SR Labs demonstrated that flaws allow malware to infect USB devices, two researchers have taken the code public.
Security ArchitectureChinese iOS trojan targets jailbroken devicesAdam GreenbergOctober 2, 2014The trojan is known as Xsser mRAT is targeting protesters in China, but devices have to be jailbroken in order to be infected.
MalwareMalware in Mexico, Ukraine ATM attacks may be culprit in MalaysiaTeri RobinsonOctober 1, 2014Police are not naming the malware used, but speculation casts an eye on Backdoor.Ploutus or Backdor.PadPin.
