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Info Sec Highlights from the DHS Open Source Report December 9th, 2009
By Kelli Tarala | December 9, 2009
Cloud-Based Service for Wireless Password Cracking
The WPA Cracker is a cloud-based service that accesses a 400-CPU cluster. For $34, it can run a password against all 135 million entries in about 20 minutes. Those willing to wait 40 minutes can pay $17 to access the system at half mode. This service is notable because its dictionary has been set up specifically for cracking Wi-Fi Protected Access passwords.
Full Story:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/07/cloud_based_password_cracking/
Adware Touts $1 Bribe to Prospective Zombies
The bribe comes attached to malware, C4DLMedia , an application bundle that includes adware and agents that change browser home pages. The offer of payment is buried in the application’s terms and conditions.
Full Story:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/08/bribeware/
Cisco Releases Report: Social Media and Data Theft Trojans on the Rise.
Cisco systems released their annual report this week outlining a rise in new, sneakier cybercrimes that feature social media such as the Koobface Worm and Zeus password-stealing Trojan. According to Cisco, Zeus variants infected almost 4 million computers in 2009. Eastern European gangs use Zeus to hack into bank accounts and then use operatives to move the money out of the United States.
Full Story:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9141942/Social_network_and_banking_scams_are_on_the_rise_says_Cisco
Download the Cisco Report:
http://cisco.com/en/US/prod/vpndevc/annual_security_report.html
Microsoft Warns of Malware-Laced Counterfeit Software
Microsoft is citing a 2006 IDC study that found 25% of counterfeit software attempted to install unwanted or malicious code when downloaded. In response to customer complaints, Microsoft launched educational initiatives and enforcement actions in over 70 countries to raise awareness and to protect consumers.
Full Story:
http://www.darkreading.com/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222000906
Full DHS Open Source Report December 9th, 2009
www.enclavesecurity.com/blogresources/cdr_120909.pdf
Topics: DHS Infrastructure Reports, Data Leakage Protection (DLP) |
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