Jan 28 2013

UK’s ICO Fines Sony Over 2011 Data Breach


Author: Shafeeque Olassery Kunnikkal | Category: Cyber Security, Featured, Information Security | Leave a Comment

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed a GBP 250,000 (US $395,000) fine against Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for violating the country’s Data Protection Act. In April 2011, the personal information of millions of UK citizens was exposed after hackers gained access to the Sony PlayStation Network’s systems. The ICO launched an investigation that…..

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Jan 28 2013

Two Vulnerabilities in ESPN Mobile App


Author: Shafeeque Olassery Kunnikkal | Category: Information Security | Leave a Comment

A popular ESPN app appears to be affected by two security issues. A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the ESPN ScoreCenter app could be exploited to circumvent access controls to gain access to user data. The app is also reportedly vulnerable to an attack that could expose account usernames and passwords, which could be problematic…..

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Jan 23 2013

Indian Police Arrest Two in Connection with Online Bank Account Theft


Author: Shafeeque Olassery Kunnikkal | Category: Cyber Security, Featured, Information Security | Leave a Comment

Police in India have arrested two men in connection with theft from online banking accounts. The men allegedly managed to find a way around the bank’s two-factor authentication system. They allegedly bought information about the accounts they targeted and used social engineering tactics to convince mobile phone companies to supply the replacement SIM cards that…..

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