REDMOND - Attackers are attempting to exploit an unpatched security hole in Excel that could allow someone to take control of a compromised computer, Microsoft said in a security advisory. The attack exploiting the Excel Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability requires a computer user to open an attachment sent via e-mail that has a maliciously
SAN FRANCISCO - Another U.S. payment processor has suffered a database breach that exposed credit card and debit card information, according to several credit unions. The name of the payment processor has not been released and it is unclear how many consumers are affected. Blog site DataBreaches.net has been tracking the reports here and here.
SAN FRANCISCO - Adobe released a patch for a Flash player hole this week that could allow an attacker to remotely take control of a computer. The vulnerability is critical for one for Adobe Flash Player 10.0.12.36 and earlier versions, the company said in an advisory. To exploit the vulnerability, a targeted user must load
LANSING - Michigan Homeland Security Consortium, an industry trade association of Homeland Security companies focused on building the emerging homeland security industry in Michigan, announced the appointment of new Board members and the 2009 Board from within the homeland security industry sector in Michigan. Elected Treasurer is Walter Catton of Midstate Security Company in Grandville.
LONDON - The Crown Prosecution Service has decided it will not prosecute self-confessed NASA hacker Gary McKinnon in the U.K., edging him closer to extradition to the U.S. McKinnon's diagnosis with Asperger's Syndrome, a condition on the autistic spectrum, had not been taken into account in the decision, a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) spokesperson told
HICKORY CORNERS, Mi. - The 2nd biennial Michigan Celebration of Women in Computing forum April 3 -4 has issued a call for papers and posters �?? the submission deadline is March 6. Michigan Celebration of Women In Computing is part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming decline of American women choosing computer science
DETROIT - InfraGard East has a couple of exciting events in the early planning stages, but I won't have more specifics until after the board meeting next Thursday. What I can tell you is that you should mark some space on your calendar on April 22 for a members only event that will feature a
DETROIT - Dan Shoemaker, who is in charge of the University of Detroit Mercy's Information Assurance Center, is on his way to Paris to help the European Union develop a European strategy to secure cyberspace, starting with tightening up software code. Shoemaker is one of four delegates from the United States that will share details
WASHINGTON DC - The Obama administration's proposed budget will increase investments in renewable energy and fuel efficiency, while projecting billions of dollars in revenue from carbon regulations. The budget blueprint, published on Thursday, bumps up the Department of Energy's 2009 spending by 40 percent with more basic science research and loan guarantees for energy technologies
SOUTHFIELD - Data Breach Investigation Report is the topic March 19 for Motor City ISSA, as David Ostertag offers a comprehensive data-driven report on forensics and computer crime investigations - gathered from 500 cases over a 4-year period. RSVP deadline is March 16. Ostertag from the Verizon Business' Investigative Response team will share insights gathered