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Trusteer warns of new man-in-the-browser Twitter attack
The attack seeks to compromise a Twitter webpage via a man-in-the-browser attack. Trusteer warns it could be a harbinger of broader future attacks. News | 24 Apr 2013
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UGNazi hacker group claims responsibility for Twitter outage
Hacktivist group UGNazi says it caused multiple Twitter outages Thursday. Update: Twitter says a "cascading bug" was to blame. News | 21 Jun 2012
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LinkedIn investigating user account password breach
More than 6 million passwords may have been stolen from the servers of social network LinkedIn and posted to a Russian hacking forum. News | 06 Jun 2012
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Ramnit malware data out-of-date, social network says
A Facebook spokesperson said the malware is not propagating on the social network. News | 09 Jan 2012
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Web application risks exacerbated by social media ties, says ISACA
Asynchronous JavaScript Technology, XML, Flash and HTML 5 enable a rich Web experience, but also give attackers an alarming number of ways to penetrate corporate networks. News | 26 Oct 2011
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Firms struggle to address social networking security risks, survey finds
Many firms rely on antivirus and antimalware technologies to address social networking risks, according to a survey by the Ponemon Institute. News | 03 Oct 2011
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Phishing attacks target users of Facebook, other social networks
Cybercriminals are dumping the traditional email phishing campaigns for social networks, where it's easier to social engineer attacks and gain trust of users. Article | 08 Sep 2010
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Gartner: Companies shouldn't bother banning Facebook, social networking
The research firm argues social networking isn't the responsibility of enterprise information security, but social media governance policies and monitoring practices are important. Article | 22 Jun 2010
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Social networks, financial firms getting used in phishing, brand abuse
Social network names are increasingly being used by phishers and other attackers. But most sites fight back swiftly, according to MarkMonitor Inc. Article | 15 Mar 2010
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Social networking risks, benefits for enterprises weighed by RSA panel
Social networking risks to enterprises may be outweighed by the benefits, but experts at the 2010 RSA Conference say infrastructure providers must improve security. Article | 10 Mar 2010