The core members of a group calling itself “Lizard Squad” — which took responsibility for attacking Sony’s Playstation and Microsoft ‘s Xbox networks and knocking them offline for Christmas Day — want very much to be recognized for their actions. So, here’s a closer look at two young men who appear to be anxious to let the world know they are closely connected to the attacks. Kim Dotcom offers Lizard Squad members vouchers to stop the attack
Cowards Attack Sony PlayStation, Microsoft xBox Networks
A gaggle of young misfits that has long tried to silence this Web site now is taking credit for preventing millions of users from playing Sony Playstation and Microsoft Xbox Live games this holiday season. The group, which calls itself LizardSquad , started attacking the gaming networks on or around Christmas Day.
2014 Security Year in Review
Whew! Thank goodness 2014 is over! Well, at least if you are considering the year’s security issues, attacks, leaks, and password issues . As a security and Windows Active Directory professional, I feel like I have earned the right and it is the appropriate time to say, “I told you so.” Let me put this into perspective, to prove my point. 2014 financial services firms – $20.8 million lost to breaches 2014 tech companies – $14.5 million lost to breaches 2014 communication providers – $12.7 million lost to breaches Ebay – 150 million user accounts compromised due to phishing attacks, users asked to change password immediately Home Depot – 56 million credit cards compromised US Post Office – 800,000 employees’ confidential data breached Unfortunately, there are many , many more that could be listed
The Case for N. Korea’s Role in Sony Hack
There are still many unanswered questions about the recent attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment , such as how the attackers broke in, how long they were inside Sony’s network, whether they had inside help, and how the attackers managed to steal terabytes of data without notice.
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Alleged Counterfeiter “Willy Clock” Arrested
In September 2014, I wrote about receiving a package of $500 in counterfeit U.S.
Gang Hacked ATMs from Inside Banks
An organized gang of hackers from Russia and Ukraine has broken into internal networks at dozens of financial institutions and installed malicious software that allowed the gang to drain bank ATMs of cash. While none of the victim institutions were in the United States or Western Europe, experts say the stealthy methods used by the attackers in these heists would likely work across a broad range of western banks.
Staples: 6-Month Breach, 1.16 Million Cards
Office supply chain Staples Inc. today finally acknowledged that a malware intrusion this year at some of its stores resulted in a credit card breach. The company now says some 119 stores were impacted between April and September 2014, and that as many as 1.16 million customer credit and debit cards may have been stolen as a result.
FBI: North Korea to Blame for Sony Hack
The FBI today said it has determined that the North Korean government is responsible for the devastating recent hack attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment . Here’s a brief look the FBI’s statement, what experts are learning about North Korea’s cyberattack capabilities, and what this incident means for other corporations going forward