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Microsoft denies fault for massive SQL attack
The company insists that there were no vulnerabilities specific to Windows which could have allowed a massive database attack affecting over half a...
TK Maxx data theft may have hit 94 million cards
The hacking attack and subsequent data theft at TJX, the parent company of UK clothing retailer TK Maxx may have resulted in double the previously...
Hackers use spam spikes to disable email security
New attack method of sending thousands of spam emails could disable anti-spam appliances and knock email servers offline.
Skype users hit by worm attack
Worm hits Windows PCs by fooling users into clicking on Skype users into opening infected dummy JPEG files.
Mass MySpace spam attack as phishers strike
Spam filters need update as phishers start using MySpace IDs
Berlusconi death Trojan spreading
An email alert on the death of Berlusconi hides Trojan in country specific attack for Italy
Analysis: Cotton Traders hack a warning for business
The cyber-crime attack on Cotton Traders' website shows that companies need to do more to protect their data – and be better prepared for a data...
Hackers turn to web malware as users secure computers
As computer users arm their machines against malware, hackers are looking at infecting websites as a means of attack, according to security expert.
Over 10,000 websites rigged with criminal code in massive attack
Security firm McAfee identifies more than 10,000 web pages maliciously altered to redirect victims to malware ridden websites.
Skype denies failure was due to DoS attack
Voice-over-IP provider tries to play down the cause of last week's massive service failure, as questions are raised over the resilience of the...
IT PRO Podcast: When robots attack
This week we discuss rampaging mug-smashing robots, plans by PC makers to keep selling Windows XP, we look at who the IT industry voted for in the...
BlackBerry PDF flaw leaves networks open to attack
Much focus has been on the iPhone’s impact on network security, but it seems the BlackBerry has a potentially disastrous flaw which it has kept...
BBC website hit by Denial of Service attack
Even one of the UK's most popular websites can't escape Denial of Service attacks, which are reaching ever higher levels of traffic.
ID theft up on renewed malware attacks
New phishing and malware attack strategies, coupled with increased volume has caused IT theft incidents to spike, study reveals.
Hackers take aim at internet root servers
Three out of 13 root DNS servers in DDoS attack that lasted 12 hours.
Phishers attack MySpace users
Criminals lure users to fake MySpace page to steal financial information
Hackers lure victims to fake iPhone website
New attack combines virus, phishing and adware in order to relieve would-be iPhone buyers of financial information.
Defending Europe against cyber attack
How ENISA helps EU member states with national cyber defences, as well as securing European-wide business networks.
Poor tech leaves small businesses open to attack
SMB issues with technology are a headache but could also leave them open to silent security threats.
Remote workers vulnerable to pharming, Symantec warns
Drive-by pharming route users to fake websites as hackers attack wireless routers.