Stay ConnectedNational Cyber Security Radio gives the hottest topics in cyber security news and reveals all the Fake News by other experts. Topics include, hacker for hire murders, how to make money cyber security, should you get your college degree or certification in cyber security, plus over 20 over topics.
Execute Produced by one of the world’s most known and respected Ex-hacker Gregory Evans (GregoryDEvans.com) listeners will not be disappointed.
Copyright: © Copyright Gregory Evans (C/O Blogtalkradio)
Men seem to be the most common victims of cyber attacks according to a new study. A new Symantec report studied 500 Singaporean adults and found that 86 percent of men are likely to become a victim of cybercrime versus 74 percent of women. Two major cyber giants could be headed back to court soon. Auto-Completion Solutions LLC or ACS says Google Inc. and Facebook Inc. infringed on its technology patent by incorporating it on their websites. It seems that people want the government to get involved when it comes to cybersecurity. A recent Eset/ Harris Interactive poll found that 91 percent of respondents feel vulnerable in some way to cyberattacks. Eighty-four percent think the Federal government should have some responsibility in protecting their online identities. We will also have the job of the day. Make sure you listen in!
It may seem like innocent banking protection but experts say this latest Trojan is anything but innocent. The Trojan steals SMS messages and can intercept text messages, sending them to the attacker’s command and control server. The UK government is asking search engine sites like Google to step up to the plate and help fight online piracy. Government officials are expected to ask Google to make it more difficult for piracy sites by blocking them. With kids headed back to school, cyberbullying is something on many students and parents’ minds. A San Francisco based nonprofit organization kicked off its national campaign this week to help keep kids safe online. Also, check out the job of the day!
Hackers turned to Twitter to wreak havoc during preparations for the 9/11 ceremonies this weekend. They allegedly hacked into the NBC News account and posted false messages about a new attack on New York’s ground zero. It beat out some of the top thinkers in the world at Jeopardy. Now, IBM’s Watson computer has a pretty neat job to add to its resume. The company will work with WellPoint to bring Watson technology to the healthcare sector. The cyber world isn’t just about hacking into other people’s computers and shutting down networks. It can actually be used for very good causes like finding a long lost son. Thanks to Facebook, Kattia Liebers was reunited with her 17 –year- old son after he was taken from her 12 years ago. Also, make sure you check out the job of the day!
Hackers and mobsters have a lot in common according to President Obama. His administration wants to impose stricter punishments for cyber-criminals because of increased data breaches. The U.S. government wants to hold businesses accountable if they have week cyber security. Lawmakers plan to introduce a bill next week that would fine big companies that lose consumer data in a security breach if that breach is a result of poor security measures. Police say she led a sophisticated conspiracy to import and sell counterfeit Cisco Systems networking equipment and because of that a Virginia woman received a five- year prison sentence. In addition to the prison time, a U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia also ordered Chun-Yu Zhao, 43, of Chantilly, Virginia, to pay US$2.7 million restitution and a $17,500 fine. Also listen for the job of the day!
A new report says that hackers are turning their sights from computers to cars. Computer security company McAfee released information regarding the large amount of electronics being used in cars today. Researchers believe that technology is making cars increasingly vulnerable to hacking attacks, even by something as simple as text message. If you have a Twitter account, you are not alone. In fact, you are among 100 million other active users. Twitter CEO Dick Costolo announced the statistic this morning. He also said Twitter receives 400 million page views per month. That’s up from about 250 million in January of this year. Here’s one more thing robots can apparently do just as well as humans, carry on conversations. You may remember that last week, Cleverbot, which is an artificial intelligence computer, shocked the world when it held a human like conversation. Also, listen to hear the job of the day!
It’s an effort to crack down on cyber crime, but a proposed U.S. law could also make you a target for something much less sinister. On Wednesday, two senators said the main law targeting cybercrime needs fixing because it allows law enforcement agencies to target people who simply violate websites’ terms of service or their employer’s computer use policies. The news isn’t too good for many computer users. Norton Cybercrime’s annual report found that 19 web users fall victim to online crime every minute. Also according to the security firm's report, only 16 percent of victims of online crime report the incident to the police. If you have a computer, there’s nearly a 50 percent chance you are using illegal software. That’s the latest word from the Business Software Alliance, (BSA) which released its detailed findings from its new global anti-piracy study today. In the study, the company found that 47 percent of computer users around the world get software through illegal means most or all of the time. In developing economies, that number is much higher. Also, listen for the job of the day!
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Cyber experts warn if you find a deal for DiRT 3 Steam Codes on eBay or places similar, just to keep moving. At least one million and as many as three million Steam codes for a free copy of Codemaster’s DiRT 3 were leaked onto the web, reportedly by hackers. Law officers are looking into the possible hacking of Iranian Gmail accounts. About 300,000 accounts were reportedly compromised and read by hackers according to Fox-IT. That is a forensics firm that investigated the theft of hundreds of digital certificates from a Dutch company. The Sony Corporation hopes some leadership from a former U.S. Homeland Security official will prevent another major hacking like over the summer. The company announced it has hired Philip Reitinger to take the role of chief information security officer. Also, check out the job of the day!
The crackdown on hacktivists continues with the arrest of two men in the U.K. The Metropolitan Police Service released a statement late Thursday saying that two males, ages 24 and 20, are now behind bars and could be connected to the hacking groups Anonymous and LulzSec. He said he was sorry but it was too little, too late for Luis Mijangos. A judge sentenced the 32-year old Thursday to six years in prison for hacking into the computers of women and teenage girls. He found sexually explicit photos and threatened to put them online unless the victims gave him more pictures. Cyber attacks have reached the Irish but they were able to make some arrests. Two people were taken into custody after law officers investigated an attack on the Fine Gael website. In January, the hackers allegedly modified the personal information of 2,000 site subscribers that was emailed to the media. Also, check out the job of the day!
They may be used to having the prying eyes of the paparazzi on them at all times. Now, Hollywood will have to be on alert for hackers as well. Indian students are getting a crash course in hacking and how to avoid it. Future engineers of MSU’s Faculty of Technology and Engineering will host a festival this month teaching all about the world of hacking and how and why to avoid it. If you are poor, it is much harder to afford the Internet. A recent report has the numbers to back up that claim. According to a report done by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, more than one-third of all Americans are not connected to the Internet. Also, tune in for the job of the day!
Some good news coming from China. It may have gotten a lot harder for hackers to get away with their crimes. The country announced new, tougher penalties people convicted of computer hacking. Australian authorities are working hard to stop identity theft and other scams. It looks like they may have taken a big step in that direction. Property owners can now put a caveat over their property in an effort to stop scammers. A group of university employees have found a new way to keep you on your computer for a longer time. It’s called PwrSmart. It’s by New Boundaries Technology and it’s an energy conserving program. Also, tune in for the job of the day.
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
