Post 12, CIS 608

Shellshock attack on Linux and MAC operating systems:

A deadly serious new vulnerability is recently found, BBC reports. More than 500 million computers, servers and networks are more likely to be affected from this attack. It is a bug knows as Bash and it is a part of Linux and MAC operating system. The researchers say the bug can be used to take control of system remotely using command line prompt. If any computer that uses Linux or Mac operating system with a bug, it will be eventually affected.

The US-Cert team issued a warning about this bug and suggested to patch your system immediately to avoid this attack. Also, Security team Rapid7 rated this bug 10 out of 10, now you know how serious this attack is. So if you are using Mac or Linux operating system, you better update patching. If you are interested to read this news, click this link below.  

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29361794

Post 11, CIS 608

Taiwan facing some cyber attacks from Chinese company

This news is interesting. I thought Chinese cyber attackers only attack USA. No, that's not the case this time. The government of Taiwan is investigating whether Xiaomi Inc, which is the China's big smart phone company, is a cyber-threat. This investigation will take place about 3 months. Also, China considers Taiwan as one of their provinces. The same companies has some issues with Hong Kong for sending DOS types of attack over Hong Kong servers. Hopefully, Taiwan's investigation will find out the truth and tension between two countries will go down. Here is the link of complete news about this incident.

Source:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/24/us-taiwan-xiaomi-cybersecurity-idUSKCN0HJ08Z20140924

Post 10, CIS 608

Cyber NATO

Last month, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) had a meeting in Wales and all NATO members agreed to have a cyber-defense as a part of NATO mission. This is very impressive and positive move by NATO. At least if the NATO members wouldn't support cyber-attack, we would see less cyber-attacks worldwide. Hopefully we will get a chance to read some positive news from the effect of this decision. Here is the link if you are interested reading.

Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2014/09/19/cyber-alliances-collective-defense-becomes-central-to-securing-networks-data/

Post 9, CIS 608

Iran behind the Cyber Attacks against Israel

This could be very true. Israel Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu blames Iran for the recent cyber-attack. Also, he said that these cyber-attacks are the form of terrorist attack. Iran wants to destroy our economy using cyber-attacks, he said.

If you guys interested, here is the link.

Source: http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Watch-Live-Netanyahu-addresses-cyber-security-conference-375290

Post 8, CIS 608

Virtually every US government agency has been hacked

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cyber team reported that the team responded more than 600,000 cyber attacks this year so far. Director of FBI Robert Anderson said that virtually all US government has been hacked somehow.

This is what I was taking on this week discussion in my class. US top security cyber security officials want the government to be more aggressive and pro active if these attacks are state sponsored. I really hope this government will do something to stop these crimes very soon.

Source: http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20140912-virtually-every-agency-of-the-u-s-government-has-been-hacked-experts

Post 7, CIS 608

icloud attack was a wake up call once again

This article from this week by Danelle Au "Enterprise Lessons from the icloud attack", explains how to mitigate risks and attacks. Also, what you should and shouldn't do if you are a icloud user.
Last week news about the icloud attack of celebrities nude pictures was a wake up call for everyone once again. This writer kind of blames the icloud provider for not providing enough security to their customers. Also, she blames the end user for not taking enough precautions to stop these types of attacks. End users are the weakest list. Hopefully these celebrities learn some lessons about the importance of data security. As I said last week, keep your information secure and don't think that it won't happen to you. Be safe everyone. That's all I can say from this week.


Source: http://www.securityweek.com/enterprise-lessons-icloud-hack

Post 6, CIS 608

FBI investigates 'Cloud' celebrity picture leaks

I just don't get this. First of all, why would you take a nude pictures on your cell phone or camera.You know people are looking for your information all the time since you are very popular. Later when this happens, you start complaining. I don't know if you are really complaining because some people believe this is their way of getting popular. All I can say is, you already have it, so you don't need a picture of it. I know this is not new news but if you are interested, link is below. Thanks.

 

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29011850

Post 5, CIS 608

GameOver Zeus Botnet Disrupted

This is a news from back in June 2, 14, I thought it is worth of reading. Multiple US government agencies tried to disrupt the attack Zeus botnet which was responsible for the theft of millions of dollars around the world. Its a malware type of attack and it uses spam e-mail or phishing messages. Again, if you don't recognize the email or the attachments, don't open it or your information will most likely to go to the hands of hackers. Eventually you computer will become the part of global network of attackers. The main purpose of this attack was to get banking information to steel money. Here is the link.

Source: http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2014/june/gameover-zeus-botnet-disrupted/gameover-zeus-botnet-disrupted

post4, CIS 608

Cyer attacks in Health Sector increased by 600%.



In last 10 months, cyber attacks in the US health care systems has been increased by 600%. 600%, what, is that really true? If you guys interested, click on the link below. I feel like there is a war going on behind the scene that normal people don't know. The amount of damage can this type of attack is more devastating than combat war even we don't see people dying. No wonder, next war is a cyber war.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/80959.html