The U.S. Department of Defense is holding a Cyber Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from January 20 – 27, 2012. This program brings together professionals in the following disciplines: Forensic R&D, Digital Forensics, Information Technology, Investigations, and Legal. Some of the topics include: Six People Who Are Changing the World of Security D3 Digital Crime Scene Challenge […]
Wikileaks Spy Files Target Forensic Companies
In December, Wikileaks revealed what it has dubbed “the Spy Files,” a collection of 287 documents that include information about companies that provide different types of surveillance methods including cell phone forensics, spyware, and Wifi interceptions. “Over a year or longer, SSL certificates have been penetrated by various organized crime groups and intelligence agencies. The […]
Free Anti-Tracking Services Catch On With Privacy-Minded Consumers
Here comes yet another software program consumers are having to use to protect their privacy. For those companies that continue to collect our personal data, it is possible they will continue to create more programs to do so; hence, the need for new software to block their new software…You get the picture. It’s like a […]
GSM Phones Vulnerable to Hijack Scams – Researcher Says
Mobile security is a hot issue as smartphone sales have outpaced PC sales. Smartphone malware is popping up at an unprecedented rate as people put more and more valuable information on their devices, using them to hold corporate secrets, conduct banking and function as digital wallets. Hackers have taken notice and continue to find ways […]
FBI Arrests Four Hackers Hired to Infiltrate AT&T
Earlier this year, the FBI discovered a Saudi group had funded hackers to target AT&T. The FBI enlisted the help of the Philippine’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group’s (CIDG) International cyber-crime division (ATCCD) to investigate the attack. The group was suspected of having ties to terrorist organizations, although details were never officially disclosed. Earlier last week, AT&T […]
