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Mac-based Flashback click fraud campaign was a bust
The hackers in charge of the Flashback botnet managed to generate $14,000 from their click fraud campaign, but have not been paid, Symantec said today.
By Gregg Keizer | 18 May, 2012 06:25
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Utah CTO takes fall for data breach
The executive director of Utah's Department of Technology Services has resigned over a data breach two months ago that exposed the Social Security numbers and other personal data of about 280,000 Medicaid recipients.
By Jaikumar Vijayan | 17 May, 2012 06:17
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CERT warns of targeted phishing attacks against gas pipeline firms
The United States Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) has issued a warning about an active "spear phishing" campaign targeting companies in the natural gas pipeline sector.
By Jaikumar Vijayan | 08 May, 2012 08:38
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Iran admits expanded cyberattacks, claims it's identified hackers
The Iranian government acknowledged today that authorities have found evidence of recent cyberattacks against several agencies, according to reports by state-sponsored media outlets.
By Gregg Keizer | 02 May, 2012 06:54
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FAQ: What you need to know about CISPA
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act despite opposition from privacy advocates, lawmakers and even the White House, which threatened to veto the bill if it lands on the president's desk in its current form.
By Jaikumar Vijayan | 30 April, 2012 20:15
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