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Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi

August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns. TAGS: Black Hat, researcher, Wi-Fi, attack, attacker, flaw, threat, software company, Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple Computer, Intel, PC, security, operating system, video

Year in review: Scams up, but big Net attack averted

December 23, 2008 The bad news: cybercriminals stepped up efforts to separate consumers from their money. The good news: a major flaw in Internet protocol got fixed. TAGS: Facebook, attack, flaw, patch management, bank, researcher, malware, IP, security, video

RFID vulnerable to attacks, researchers say

April 13, 2006 Australian researchers say RFID tags can be disrupted by being bombarded with different radio frequencies. TAGS: RFID, RFID tag, tag, researcher, reader, frequency, radio frequency, attack, radio

JavaScript opens doors to browser-based attacks

July 28, 2006 Malicious code embedded in Web site can let miscreant map a home or corporate network, attack connected devices. TAGS: SPI Dynamics, JavaScript, corporate network, internal network, attack, AJAX, researcher, Web application, Web server, Web browser, scanner, security, server, router, programming, IP

Microsoft probes report of IE flaw

September 28, 2005 "Moderately critical" flaw could let an outsider manipulate data on a PC or aid in spoof-based attacks, security experts say. TAGS: flaw, researcher, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC, Microsoft Windows

Hack lets intruders sneak into home routers

February 15, 2007 Ability to change the settings of poorly configured home routers could put home networks at risk of serious attack. TAGS: DNS, attacker, researcher, router, password, Linksys, Cisco Systems Inc., Symantec Corp., D-Link Systems, JavaScript, Netgear, attack, setting, security

iTunes and QuickTime flaw detailed

December 21, 2005 Flaw could put systems running Windows and Mac OS X at risk of attack, warns security researcher. TAGS: flaw, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, researcher, Apple Computer, attack, security, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

This week in Net attacks

April 29, 2005 Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., security company, attack, researcher, conference, security, Google Inc., spyware, virus, Web browser, e-mail

Researchers: Digital encryption standard flawed

February 17, 2005 Flaw in Secure Hashing Algorithm, or SHA-1, could allow for the creation of forged documents and programs, researchers say. TAGS: SHA-1, cryptographer, digital fingerprint, forgery, Counterpane Internet Security Inc., researcher, document, attack, algorithm

U.K. researchers devise smart-card hack

February 6, 2007 Determined hackers can outwit the supposedly tamper-proof bank cards that use both a chip and a PIN. TAGS: terminal, researcher, restaurant, smart card, criminal, Cambridge, victim, transaction, bank, card, banking, attack, laptop computer, U.K., security

Witty worm traced to Europe

May 26, 2005 Researchers deduce that the worm was set up to target systems at a U.S. military base. They develop a theory about its author, too. TAGS: Internet Security Systems Inc., researcher, worm, attacker, traffic, patient, Europe, attack, IP address, knowledge, IP, server

Vista hacked at Black Hat

August 4, 2006 Researcher bypasses a security mechanism designed to prevent some driver software from running in the Windows update. TAGS: Black Hat, virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, malicious software, researcher, malicious code, security, software company, attack, AMD, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Bug hunter targets routers, other gadgets

April 19, 2007 Vulnerabilities abound in routers, cell phones and PDAs and could pose a serious threat, a security researcher warns. TAGS: hardware maker, gadget, router, D-Link Systems, attack, researcher, PDA, vulnerability, security, bug, cell phone, monitor, PC

The future of malware: Trojan horses

October 13, 2006 Targeted attacks used for industrial espionage have become the nightmare scenario for big companies, researchers say. TAGS: Alex Shipp, radar, attack, MessageLabs Ltd., organization, Graham Cluley, trojan horse, Sophos Plc., threat, security company, Symantec Corp., consultant, malware, researcher, Microsoft Office, antivirus

Hackers work to exploit latest Firefox flaw

September 13, 2005 Researchers claim they have found ways to exploit a serious flaw in Firefox and Mozilla browsers, a sign that attacks could be on the way. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, exploit, vulnerability, researcher, Mozilla Corp., flaw, hacker, Firefox, Netscape Communications Corp., attacker, security, attack, domain name, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

New Cisco flaw could pose threat to Net

September 7, 2005 Networking giant warns that a serious flaw in its software puts computer networks at risk of attack. TAGS: Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems Inc., vulnerability, Symantec Corp., flaw, computer network, attack, researcher, threat, FTP, networking, security, firewall, router, operating system

Flaw researcher settles dispute with Cisco

July 29, 2005 Agreement bars further discussion about a presentation on exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco router software. TAGS: Black Hat, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco IOS, injunction, presentation, attack, conference, researcher, router, attorney, security, video

Google thanks bug hunters

November 1, 2006 In the Web 2.0 world, a lack of traditional security alerts means companies have to find a new way to give credit where its due. TAGS: Web company, researcher, Web 2.0, Google Inc., flaw, vulnerability, Web application, Time Warner Inc., security, attack

Cisco hits back at flaw researcher

July 27, 2005 Networking giant and ISS ask a court to silence the security expert who described how attackers could take over Cisco routers. TAGS: Black Hat, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco IOS, presentation, networking company, researcher, attack, flaw, networking, VoIP, research, conference, router, security, operating system

Apple fixes 26 Mac OS flaws

August 2, 2006 Some of the vulnerabilities are serious and could be used in malicious attacks to commandeer Macs. TAGS: flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, vulnerability, researcher, Symantec Corp., file-sharing, security, attack, Bluetooth, operating system, server