Twitter to block malicious links

Links in direct messages on Twitter and e-mail notifications about direct messages will be filtered in an attempt to stop phishing attacks.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

WhitePages.com halts ad networks over malware

Site investigates malware delivered via ads on its site in a fake antivirus attack similar to that on the Drudge Report site.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

LifeLock to pay $12 million to settle deceptive-practices claim

FTC complaint alleged that LifeLock made false claims for adequately protecting customers from identity fraud and data theft.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

Microsoft warns of zero-day IE hole on Patch Tuesday

New vulnerability in Windows and Office could allow an attacker to take control of IE 6 and IE 7 systems, software maker says.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

Drudge Report accused of serving malware, again

Drudge says a Senate committee has falsely accused the conservative news aggregation site of spreading malware, but a CNET reader says it's true.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

Backdoor found in Energizer Duo USB battery charger

The battery maker says it doesn't know how the Trojan got into the software it offered via download for Windows-based computers.

Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

Police get Webcam pictures in school spy case

Two IT employees at Lower Merion School District have been put on administrative leave while alleged misuse of Webcams in student laptops is investigated.

Originally posted at Safe and Secure