Oracle Java JPEGImageWriter Memory Corruption - Ver2 (CVE-2013-2429)

A memory corruption vulnerability has been reported in Oracle Java. The vulnerability is due to improper safeguards against object manipulation in stream writer callbacks from native code in com. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code...

World's largest Digital documents library 'Scribd' Hacked

World's largest Digital documents library 'Scribd' announced that, they were hacked in a recent attack and hacker potentially able to compromise general user information, which includes usernames, emails, and encrypted passwords of partial database. "Even though this information was accessed, the...

Information Governance: Get Data Classification Right First

Data classification is one of the most crucial elements of an effective information governance process--yet its also one that many companies fail to implement well. In its simplest terms, data classification is the process of categorizing data based on its level of sensitivity. When done properly...

Sprint Responds to Developer's Disclosure of Virgin Mobile Security Shortcoming

A Sprint spokeswoman today responded to a software developer’s claim that millions of Virgin Mobile users are vulnerable to attacks due to inadequate authentication mechanisms. In an email sent to Computerworld, Stephanie Vinge Walsh said Virgin Mobile, a subsidiary of Sprint, has multiple...

Visa, MasterCard Warn Of Breach At Card Processor

UPDATE–MasterCard and Visa have confirmed that they are investigating a potentially huge data breach at one of the companies’ payment processors, which the Wall Street Journal has identified as Global Payments Inc. The credit card giants are alerting banks about a breach at a U.S. based card...

Full disclosure for SA45649, SQL Injection in LedgerSMB and SQL-Ledger

Affects versions: SQL-Ledger 2.8.33 and lower LedgerSMB 1.2.24 and lower. Both programs have vendor fixes available in the form of new, patched versions. These have been out for over a week with appropriate advisories, with users having time to upgrade. Files affected: LedgerSMB/RP.pm for LedgerS...

Virus Attacks on Canadian Computer System

Recently, Director of Information Technology, Per Kristensen stated that, a new type of the Qakbot virus appeared globally on March 15, 2011 and was observed in PCs in Nanaimo Canada at noon on March 16, 2011, as reported by Bclocal News on March 12, 2011. To safeguard important information about...

Pentagon tightens computer security in wake of WikiLeaks breach !

Top defense and intelligence officials reiterated their commitment to information-sharing at a Senate hearing Thursday, even as they outlined new safeguards to prevent a repeat of the WikiLeaks breach that has led to the release of thousands of classified military reports and diplomatic cables. T...

Former British Labour cabinet minister says her phone was hacked !

LONDON: Former British cabinet minister confirmed that his work phone was cut 28 times - and now seek a court order to see if it happened again later that week. Tessa Jowell, the former Olympics minister, is the oldest politician so far to be sure that his phone message was kidnapped and has join...

Mac App Store Safeguards Bypassed, Opening Up Pirated Apps

Just a day after Apple introduced its Mac App Store, some users already have found a way around the DRM system designed to ensure that they have paid for the apps that they’re using. The technique seems to work only on apps that don’t correctly implement the method for checking the App Store...

Cisco Releases Vulnerability Alert for Intelligent Contact Manager

Cisco has released a vulnerability alert to inform users of a vulnerability affecting the Intelligent Contact Manager Setup Manager. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the vulnerability alert and consider...

The Coming Wave of Mobile Attacks

The pace of innovation on mobile phones and other smart wireless devices has accelerated greatly in the last few years, adding features, speed and computing power. But now the attackers are beginning to outstrip the good guys on mobile platforms, developing innovative new attacks and methods for...