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WordPress tightens security with two-factor authentication

The new feature is immediately available for users and "secret" codes can be accessed via SMS or through the Google Authenticator app.

Spear phishing campaign targeted energy sector

The unsuccessful attacks were the result of email addresses being publicly posted on an electric company's website.

Android trojan spreads through Cutwail spam botnet

Attackers use phishing emails, which include links to a fake Adobe Flash update, to lure victims into installing the Stels trojan.

Firefox 20 released, makes "private browsing" easier

The release patches 13 vulnerabilities, five of which are deemed "critical."

Electronic road signs hacked in Illinois

Electronic road signs in St. Charles, Ill. were hacked on Thursday, displaying messages that had nothing to do with a pipeline project taking place nearby.

Buggy DIY botnet tool leaks in black market

A new do-it-yourself botnet generating tool has leaked in the wild, but miscreants believe it's not worth its $10,000 price tag.

IRS warns phishing attacks are among "dirty dozen" tax scams

IRS warns phishing attacks are among "dirty dozen" tax scams

Phishing attacks were among the top 12 schemes hatched by tax season scammers.

Wells Fargo bank website hit by DDoS attack

Wells Fargo's online banking website was allegedly struck by a cyber attack on Tuesday, temporarily limiting service for its customers.

Phishing scammer gets five year sentence

A Romanian citizen was sentenced in a New Haven, Conn. U.S. District Court.

Targeted Android attacks discovered by researchers

Targeted Android attacks discovered by researchers

Attached as a malicious APK file in a spear phishing email, once installed, the program siphons data that includes contacts, call logs, SMS messages, and more.

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