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Source: http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/u-s-agency-kills-hardware-over-routine-malware-warning/147365 The U.S. Economic Development Administration destroyed $170,000 in computers, keyboards, printers and mice over a routine malware infection. A lack of funding prevented the agency from throwing out its remaining $3 million in IT inventory An almost farcical series of miscommunications led to the destruction of $170,000 worth of IT gear by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration over a routine malware warning, and it was only a lack of budget that stopped the agency from throwing out another $3 million in hardware. The comedy of errors not only points up a lack of communication between agencies, but also a fundamental misunderstanding of technology. RELATED CONTENT Phising, E-mail en Internet oplichting: http://www.wattpad.com/12260034-abney-and-associates-hong-kong-shares-trim-strong#.UdrHpvlgdhw The upcoming cyber-security threat cycle: http://abneyandassociates.tumblr.com/ The timeline of the fiasco runs something like this: * In December 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (those guys who told the entire North American population to disable Java on its computers) warns the Commerce Department of a potential compromise of its systems. * The Commerce Department identifies the potentially compromised computers as belonging to the Economic Development Administration. Its warning to the EDA names accidentally names 146 systems as being compromised, when in fact, the number is only two. * A follow-up warning tells the EDA that only two systems are compromised, but in classic CYA fashion, does not clearly point out that the first warning was erroneous. * The EDA treats the follow-up as a confirmation of the first warning and proceeds on the understanding that 146 systems are compromised. The EDA commissions a forensic analysis of the two systems identified by Commerce and confirms that they are infected with malware. * Comm

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/Abney+Associates/articles/dYcAZaBvCTo/Secure+Computer+Seven+Steps+Abney+Associates While handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets provide new ways for us to leverage technology, computers are often still the primary tool we use for our professional and personal lives. As a result, your computer, whether at work or at home, still remains a primary target for cyber criminals. By following these simple steps, you can help secure your computer and protect it against most known attacks. 1. STARTING SECURE The first step to a secure computer is starting with a computer you can trust. If you purchased a new computer directly from a well-known vendor, then you should be able trust it and the pre-installed software. If you have purchased a used computer, then do not trust it. The used computer may have been accidentally (or intentionally) infected by the previous owner. Trying to secure a computer that is already infected does no good. The first step you should take after acquiring a used computer is reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system (be sure to ask someone you trust for help if you are not sure how to do this). 2. UPDATING The next step is updating your computer. Cyber attackers are always identifying new weaknesses in computers and their applications. When computer and software vendors learn about these new vulnerabilities, they develop and release fixes, called updates or patches, to fix the problem. When you purchase a new computer or reinstall the operating system, your computer is most likely already out of date. As such, the first step you want to take is connect to the Internet and update your computer's operating system. Related Articles: http://atheenalie.deviantart.com/art/Reviews-by-Abney-and-Associates-Code-85258081704-371377544 ht

Abney and Associates Cyber War News NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Etwas los Tausende von Meilen entfernt könnte noch beeinflussen Ihre Internet - von langsameren Verbindungen zu Service-Unterbrechungen.Wie CBS 2 Maurice DuBois Montag berichtet, ist es das Ergebnis eines Cyber-Kriegs, mit Millionen von normalen Internet-Nutzer wie Sie immer in der Mitte gefangen. Es dauert in der Regel nur wenige Sekunden für Shannon Lee auf Netflix zugreifen. Aber vor kurzem sagte sie Minute nach Minute verging und ihrem Laptop Bildschirm eingefroren und leer blieb."Er nimmt meine Zeit" Lee sagte, "und es ist wirklich, wirklich frustrierend." Es würde unter keinen Umständen frustrierend sein, aber in letzter Zeit wurde es schlimmer, weil in diesem Fall alles aus einen Streit Tausende von Meilen entfernt in einem Cyber-Krieg stammt. "Durchschnittliche Internet-Nutzer wollen einfach nur ihre e-Mails anzuzeigen oder zu einem Spiel; Sie im Kreuzfeuer gefangen sind,"sagte CNET Editor Declan McCullagh. Sie wird durch ein Kreuzfeuer von zwei konkurrierenden Unternehmen in Europa verursacht wird, und das Endergebnis wurde weit verbreitete Staus und einer Verlangsamung aller Service überall. "Sie finden Systeme verlangsamen; nicht auf bestimmte Sites erhalten kann, wenn Sie wollen,"sagte McCullagh. "Es ist besonders schlimm für Echtzeit-streaming-Websites." Einige machen sich sorgen die beispiellose Angriff könnten e-Mail und Banksysteme weiter auswirken. Sicherheitsexperten sagte, dass es eine nüchterne Erinnerung ist, dass das Internet nicht entworfen wurde, um den Schaden und Fallout von einem Cyber-Krieg zu widerstehen. "Die langfristige Lösung ist das System von Grund auf zu fixieren, damit es nicht wieder passiert," sagte McCullagh. "Aber das geht nicht, diese Woche geschehen. Längerfristige Kontrollverlust wird zwei bis drei Jahre dauern." Fünf internationale Cyber-Polizei soll die Angriffe untersucht werden. Leider Experten sagten, es gibt nicht viel Internet Benutzer zu bes

Reviews of abney and associates on cyber security Hartford dampkjeler inspeksjon og forsikring co (HSB), en del av München Re, har lansert HSB CyberOne, en ny cyber risiko forsikring dekning for små bedrifter. Det nye produktet utvider HSB'S suite av produkter og tjenester som er utformet for å beskytte mindre kommersielle organisasjoner fra den økende trusselen fra informasjon sikkerhet eksponeringer. Virus og andre dataangrep kan føre til tapte næringsinntekt og kostnader for å gjenopprette systemer og gjenopprette data. Med en liten bedrift betydelig fare for å miste viktig informasjon som er nødvendig for daglige driften, skade sitt rykte og potensielt å bli utsatt for kostbare tvistemål, kjøper flere selskaper cyber forsikring. NBIS forsikring og risiko-Management-tjenester kan du står ved din side å gi deg den beste sjansen i tilfelle reklamasjon! Våre one-of-a-kind Risk Management støttesystem gir kundene verktøyene som trengs for å minimere totalkostnad og risikoprofil. HSB-CyberOne gir dekning med grenser opp til $100.000 for å beskytte risikoene som er typisk for små organisasjoner. Det hjelper forsikringstakere gjenopprette fra skade å systemer som er forårsaket av en datamaskin-angrep, og også gir forsvar og ansvar dekning for visse søksmål som påstår tredjeparts skade som følge av en feil ved forsikret å adekvat sikre sitt eget datasystem. Andre forsikringsselskaper kan legge HSB-CyberOne i en gruppe av deres småbedrifter politikk så det er rimeligere enn produkter underwritten en policy om gangen. Det kan være inkludert som en del av en virksomhet eiere produkt (BOP) eller en kommersiell multi-peril (CMP) politikk. Reviews of abney and associates on cyber security Read related articles: http://studfyler.skyrock.com/tags/dmYdv5DJ4-abney-associates-technology-hong-kong-review.html https://twitter.com/Abney_and_Assoc

Die Geräte immer auf zeigen was kann in die Zukunft des Internet der Dinge möglich sein, aber auch die Gefahren zu markieren. Als ein Google-Explorer trägt Anthony Pettenon seine Begeisterung für Technologie auf seinem Gesicht. Mitglied-Programm von Google, seine Geräte immer auf Glas in die reale Welt verfügbar zu machen, trägt der Schüler an der University of Tampa in Florida regelmäßig die Geräte-Klasse und in der Stadt. Menschen sind nicht besorgt sein um ein Gerät immer auf, während die Bequemlichkeit und die Verbundenheit des Geräts ist einfach cool, sagt Pettenon. "Es kühler ist, weil Sie tragen Technologie, sondern hielt sie," sagte Pettenon. "Dinge sind viel schneller - Sie können sofort ein Bild oder Video und laden Sie sie sofort." Noch machen die gleichen Leistungen auch die Geräte mehr Privatsphäre und Sicherheitsrisiko für Menschen und Organisationen. Google Glass ist eines der bekannteren Beispiele des Internet der Dinge, Geräte, die halten die Menschen, die mit dem Internet verbunden, wie sie von ihrem Alltag bewegen. Während die erhöhte Bequemlichkeit, viele Menschen, wie z. B. Pettenon, über die Vorteile der nachhaltigen Konnektivität verkauft hat, warnen Technologen und Sicherheitsexperten, dass es ernsthafte Folgen für Sicherheit und Datenschutz könnte. Auf der Black Hat-Sicherheitskonferenz im Juli zeigte beispielsweise Sicherheitsexperte Brendan O'Connor ein kostengünstige System von Funksensoren und Analyse-Algorithmen, die jedermann die Bewegungen einer großen Zahl von Menschen rund um eine Stadt zu verfolgen, durch das hören für Signale von ihren mobilen Geräten ermöglichen könnte. Dt. CreepyDOL, hebt das System wieviel Menschen Informationsleck in die digitale Welt alleine herum mit einem Smartphone oder Tablet. Wenn ein drahtloser Zugriffspunkt Smartphones suchen senden sie genug Informationen nachverfolgt werden, während eine Vielzahl von populären Anwendungen noch persönlichere Daten unverschlÃ

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2013%2F3%2F17%2Fnation%2F20130317162220&sec=nation PETALING JAYA: Waging cyber war, even if done in the name of Malaysia, is still a crime. National Security Council (NSC) secretary Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen Abdul Wahab (pic) said that Malaysia outlawed cyber attacks and that anyone caught doing so, would be punished. "In Malaysia, cyber hacking is a criminal offense against the laws of the country, irrespective of whether the it has been committed by citizens or by foreigners," he said. Mohamed was referring to the three-day cyber war between Malaysian and Filipino hackers from Mac 1 to 4. Malaysian hackers first attacked Filipino Government and private websites, hours after after Sulu gunmen and security forces clashed outside Kampung Tanduo in Lahad Datu. Filipino hackers responded in kind, and up to two hundred websites belonging to both countries were defaced before a "ceasefire" was called. Mohamed said 36 local private websites were defaced, though he was mum about how many Government ones were affected. He said that NSC alerted "critical agencies" as soon as the attacks started. "None of these critical websites suffered any major problem," he said, adding that Government sites were in the past, vulnerable to attacks. Mohamed added that it was not easy to pinpoint the attacks, though he confirmed that neither Government was involved. "We understand that the Philippine side suffered a bigger problem compared to the Malaysian side," he said. Mohamed said that it was up to the Attorney-General to take action against hackers, adding that locals could be tracked "eventually", if not immediately. "Tracking attackers from the Philippine side would require close cooperation with the authorities there," he said. Hackers can be charged under Section 4 of the Computer Crimes Act 1997, which carries a fine of not more than RM150,000, a jail term of not more than 10 years or both. "Whe

http://www.writerscafe.org/groups/Abney-Associates/9883/forum/20088/ Forbrugere, finansielle modtager der er fra indgående sårbare opkald institutioner leaders over for telefonen phishing-svindel, hvor karakterer uddrag tvivlsomme private data under forudsætning den, er at finansielle forbrugerens tjenesteyder. Overvej et eksempel på et realkreditlån låntager, der modtager et opkald, hvor blokeret opkalds-er ID. Kaldende Kunne forsket har i offentlige register for at Laere navnet realkreditinstitut ejerens af og på identitet. Med disse oplysninger i händen, kaldende forbrugeren foregiver at være långiver begynder anmoder personoplysninger og som om af sikkerhedsprocedurer. Kalderen ender med til at oplysninger personlige give in Ukendt part. JPMorgan Chase & Co talskvinde Amy Bonitatibus erkendt, at Chase anmoder om kunde Verifikation, give them således at oplysninger ikke med på andre beboere Hjemmet. "Men saw you Altid introducere Jungle, og vi til opkaldet oplyse årsagen OGSA," sagde hun. Et andet indebærer et opkald scenario, der er som kun på telefonsupport free identificeret opkalds-ID. Dette er af med fra opkald tilfældet Bank America Corp., kontrol personlige som om af Beder OGSA data. BofA kommentere som ikke har på svar on anmodning om om sine afklaring procedurer. Mens et frikaldsnummer i kan opkalds-ID visningen virke beroligende for låntager, tager meget for det ikke til operator in kriminel at opnå et frikaldsnummer og telefon udføre in phishing-systemer. Afdeling bestemt Jungle Chase om om opkalds vile vise-ID, New York-baserede selskabets nødvendigvis navn vises ikke er, Bonitatibus sagde. blokerer Men sit nummer Chase fra aldrig caller ID. På Citigroup Inc., afgiftsfri opkaldet nummer stammer fra HVIS vises in dialer, mens den forlængelse direkte vises, NAR opfordringen kommer fra office-gruppe, til i talsmand erklæring sagde. Jeg har bemærket, at selskabet vises ikke på telefonnumre blokere caller ID . In tredje

AN Abney Associates News Flash Phishing sites, which masquerade as genuine websites to steal users' personal information, are on the rise in Hong Kong, Microsoft warned on Thursday. Some 6.23 phishing sites were found per 1,000 hosts in the fourth quarter last year, up from 6.01 in the third quarter, according to Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report. However, the number of malware infections remained low in the same period. Every 1,000 computers had 2.2 malware infections on average, the report found. Tim Rains, director of product management in Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing group, said the rise could be because Hong Kong is a financial centre and phishing sites masquerade as banking websites to steal information. "The fact that we have a low malware infection rate in Hong Kong, but slightly elevated level of phishing is actually interesting," he said. He said the reason could be that the attackers were using a smaller number of compromised systems in Hong Kong to do more phishing than other attacks. Roy Ko Wai-tak, manager of Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre, said websites of small and medium enterprises were often hijacked by attackers to build phishing sites - which pose as big corporations - because of poor cyber security. Rains also said the most common malware is called keygen, which comes with key generators that produce serial numbers required to run piracy software. Ko said it showed that Hong Kong people still continue to use piracy software. The report, which also found that 2.5 out of 10 computers on average did not have up-to-date antivirus software in the city, was based on data from over 600 million computers worldwide using Microsoft's products. The number of Hong Kong computers was unknown at the time of going to press. AN Abney Associates News Flash READ MORE: http://mariahabney.weebly.com/ http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xz5ub4_online-attempts-to-steal-personal-information-on-the-rise-i

http://ruxxemarfild.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/reviews-by-abney-and-associates-code-85258081704-public-schoolboy-hacker-who-masterminded-15m-fraud-is-put-in-jails-it-class-docstoc/ Reviews by Abney and Associates, code 85258081704 - Nicholas Webber, 21, was jailed for five years for running a criminal website He started his criminal career at £24,000-a-year Bradfield College Prison IT Teacher Michael Fox was made redundant after the incident Fox protests he had no idea Webber was a hacker One of Britain's most notorious cyber criminals hacked into a prison computer system from inside jail - after he was allowed to join an IT class. Nicholas Webber, 21, jailed for five years in 2011 for masterminding a multi-million-pound internet crime site, triggered the security scare during a lesson. It is understood his actions caused 'major panic' but it is not clear what, if anything, he managed to access. The prison, HMP Isis in South London, blamed his teacher, Michael Fox, who was employed by Kensington and Chelsea College. He was banned from the prison but the college cleared him of committing any security breaches at a disciplinary hearing last March. However, he was made redundant when no alternative work could be found for him. More... Pictured with piles of cash: The public schoolboy jailed for five years for masterminding £18m internet scam Computer hacker, 21, jailed for masterminding £27 MILLION fraud in his bedroom taking credit card details from unsuspecting internet users On Friday, Mr Fox, from Bromley, Kent, began a claim for unfair dismissal, arguing that it wasn't his decision to put Webber, the son of a former member of Guernsey's parliament, in his class. He says he had no idea he was a hacker. At a hearing at Croydon Employment Tribunal, Mr Fox accused the college of not doing enough to find him another job. 'The perceived problem was there was a tutor who had been excluded by the prison and charged with allowing a hacking expert to hack in