Cached
Last year word broke of a computer virus that had managed to slip into Iran’s highly secure nuclear enrichment facilities. Most viruses multiply without prejudice, but the Stuxnet virus had a specific target in its sights—one that is not connected to the Internet.
Group items tagged
History's 50 Deadliest Computer Viruses - 0 views
Six bailed teenagers accused of cyber attacks using Lizard Squad tool | Technology | Th... - 0 views
-
"Ddos attacks have been used to cause both financial and reputational damage to businesses and services from Sony to government websites. The attacks can last from hours to days, and typically use computers or internet routers infected with viruses to make innocent users unwitting parties to the attack. The Lizard Stresser tool was used effectively by Lizard Squad during cyber attacks on Microsoft's Xbox Live and Sony's PlayStation Network online gaming services in December last year."
Google warning on fake anti-virus software - 0 views
-
It turns out that 15% of free anti-virus softwares contain viruses themselves, according to Google.
Botnets running on CCTVs and NASs / Boing Boing - 0 views
-
"Researchers at Incapsula have discovered a botnet that runs on compromised CCTV cameras. There are hundreds of millions, if not billions, of these in the field, and like many Internet of Things devices, their security is an afterthought and not fit for purpose. "
When Bad Code Caused Disaster: 10 Worst Programming Mistakes in History - 0 views
-
"Plus, programming can teach valuable life lessons. However, in its storied past, coding wrought destruction as well. Instances of a little bit of bad code caused disaster on a major level. The following are 10 of the worst programming mistakes in history."
1 - 7 of 7
Showing 20▼ items per page