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- Hackers target Al-Qaida Internet communications systems
- President Obama release National Strategy for Counter terrorism
- Anonymous Antisec leaks Zimbabwe, Australia and Brazil governments data dumps
- Sony Hiring Information Security Engineers & Facebook Hire George Hotz
- Indian shopping website Groupon leaks Email/Passwords of 300,000 Users
- Anonymous Hackers target Orlando websites & #OpOrlando Press Release
- WWF's Philippine website hacked
- 13 Years Jail for Phishing Attack
| Hackers target Al-Qaida Internet communications systems Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:07 PM PDT Hackers target Al-Qaida Internet communications systems  Computer hackers shut down Al-Qaida's ability to communicate its messages to the world through the Internet. Al-Qaida's online communications have been temporarily crippled.The attack was carried out within the past few days by unknown hackers targeting al-Qaida's Internet communications systems. According to Kohlmann,"My guess is that it will take them at least several days more to repair the damage and get their network up and functioning again,". A year ago, Al-Qaida's Internet communications suffered a similar hacker attack. British newspapers reported earlier this month that the the UK government hacked into an al-Qaida website last year and inserted recipes for making cupcakes in place of instructions on how to build bombs. The target was the group's English language magazine, "Inspire," intended for Muslims in the West. The magazine is the product of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, based in Yemen.Story: UK spies hack al-Qaida, replace bomb info with cupcake recipes Instead of an article called "Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of Your Mom," the online magazine contained recipes from a book assembled by talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. It took the terrorist group nearly two weeks to restore its original posting. Kohlmann said the latest incident "once again appears to bear the telltale fingerprints of government-sponsored hackers." In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews    |
| President Obama release National Strategy for Counter terrorism Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:30 AM PDT President Obama release National Strategy for Counter terrorism  Today President Obama's release National Strategy for Counterterrorism, which was presented by John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism in a speech at SAIS named "Ensuring al-Qa'ida's Demise". The strategy articulates the United States' broad, sustained and integrated campaign against al-Qa'ida, its affiliates and its adherents, consistent with the President's enduring commitment to protect the American people. Download the 26 pages PDF released In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
| Anonymous Antisec leaks Zimbabwe, Australia and Brazil governments data dumps Posted: 29 Jun 2011 08:18 AM PDT Anonymous Antisec leaks Zimbabwe, Australia and Brazil governments data dumps  Anonymous Hackers have published a mass of data including passwords that appears to have been stolen from the governments of Brazil, Zimbabwe, Australia and the Caribbean island Anguilla. One of the files released via Twitter appears to contain usernames and encrypted passwords for different areas of the Zimbabwean government's website. These login details include Gmail accounts, as well as gov.zw email accounts. Anonymous also released a file which appears to contain login details to Brazilian government websites. The rest of the release consists of SQL database files from Australian, Zimbabwean and Anguillan government websites, which appear to contain personal details of various individuals. 1.) Zimbabwean government dumps : Click Here via Tweet 2.) Password files from various Brazilian Government servers : Click Here via Tweet 3.) Australia governments data dumps : Click Here via Tweet 4.) Anguillan governments data dumps : Click Here via Tweet Anonymous, which has previously claimed responsibility for hacking attacks on organisations following the WikiLeaks furore, also announced that it has absorbed members of the discontinued hacking group LulzSec. "We may be not quite as funny, but we can assure you: We sail in the same spirit," the group said via its Twitter account. "LulzSec = Anonymous. Who did NOT know?" In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
| Sony Hiring Information Security Engineers & Facebook Hire George Hotz Posted: 29 Jun 2011 06:33 AM PDT Sony Hiring Information Security Engineers  Social network Facebook has hired a computer hacker who was recently sued by Sony for hacking the online game system PlayStation 3. Facebook did not reveal what 21-year-old George Hotz will do for the firm.  Hotz - also known by the alias "GeoHot" - gained notoriety in 2008 when he developed a software for unlocking the iPhone and allowing it to be used by other networks. He also released instructions on Sony PlayStation 3 that helped owners modify their consoles to run unauthorized applications and pirated games. It's been two months since the personal details of 100 million PSN and SOE users were stolen and Sony is still dealing with the fall-out. From SONY (Taleo): You will act as a Sr Information Security Engineer who provides support to ensure applicable Sony Global & Regional Information Security policies, standards and industry best practices are followed, and develop and implement computer and network security measures in support of customer requirements.Application Security will be the primary responsibility for this position. Running various vulnerability assessment tools and conducting manual testing to identify vulnerabilities within applications. Prepare and present vulnerability reports and communicate remediation actions to application owners and developers. Must be able to explain the vulnerability to the developers and help them implement a fix. Also you'll be working with application teams on improving security in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You'll be working on integrating components such as, business requirements analysis, design reviews, use cases, abuse cases, threat modeling, negative testing and other techniques. Read More In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
| Indian shopping website Groupon leaks Email/Passwords of 300,000 Users Posted: 29 Jun 2011 05:52 AM PDT Indian shopping website Groupon leaks Email/Passwords of 300,000 Users Groupon subsidary – Sosata.com leak the e-mail addresses and plain-text passwords for 300,000 users and also the sql file is index on Google.  SoSasta.com offers its services in 11 cities - Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi/NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Nagpur, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru - and has mailed customers stating that they were made aware of a security breach. The email sent to the customers says: "Over this weekend, we've been alerted to a security issue potentially affecting subscribers of Sosasta. We wanted to let you know that the issue has been brought under control and your accounts are secure. However, as a precautionary measure, we recommend that you change your SoSasta password immediately, by visiting the SoSasta website (Sign-In using your existing password, then click on Profile followed by Change Password). If you use the same email/password combination at other websites, we recommend you change those passwords as soon as possible, too. Please be aware that none of your financial information (Credit Card, Debit Card, NetBanking etc) has been compromised since this information is not stored on SoSasta, as per law. You should know that we are working aggressively to prevent this from happening again. Sosasta takes security and privacy very seriously -- it's important to us to provide you with a safe shopping experience of the highest quality, and we will do everything possible to keep your trust. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience or concern we've caused." The leak was discovered by Australian security consultant Daniel Grzelak . In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
| Anonymous Hackers target Orlando websites & #OpOrlando Press Release Posted: 29 Jun 2011 05:32 AM PDT Anonymous Hackers target Orlando websites & #OpOrlando Press Release  The next target for the hacktivist group known as Anonymous will be the city of Orlando. Anonymous has reportedly shut down the Orlando Chamber of Commerce website. In One Press Release Anonymous Call To Arms In Op Orlando Greetings Everyone -- Well the City of Orlando violated the cease fire with gusto,arresting not only two more FNB volunteers but additionallyarresting Keith McHenry the world wide President of Food Not Bombs.They are still holding Keith, and we are going to tear up Orlandobut good. Below you will find the latest Press Release. Please joinirc.anonops.li #OpOrlando for the assault at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. YOURS -- Commander X PLF Field Commander Last Press Release was : Anonymous Press Release - Operation Orlando June 27, 2011 The City of Orlando has ignored our warnings, and our generous offer of a cease fire. On Wednesday last you not only arrested two more people for feeding but you arrested the worldwide President of Food Not Bombs Keith McHenry. This is a declaration of war. Henceforth there will be no more cease fires, no more attempts to get you to resolve this issue with human decency. We will now treat you like the human rights abusers that you are. Anonymous will now begin a massive campaign against you and your city web assets. Everyday we will launch a new DDoS attack on a different Target. We will continue to E-Mail millions of people in 50 countries with the Boycott Orlando campiagn message. In our experience a government that acts this way is also corrupt. We therefore call on any government or police employee who has evidence of any kind of wrongdoing to consider disclosing it to http://www.LocalLeaks.tk an organization that specializes in dealing with local disclosures. We have said what we have to say. The media has many press releases and communiques from us. From now on we will DO not talk. Journalists should follow the Twitter for that days targeted take down or other un-planned assaults. Tomorrow morning at exactly 10:00 AM ET Anonymous will remove from the world wide web www.orlandofloridaguide.com and it shall remain down until 6:00 PM ET. We will also E-Mail Bomb and Black Fax the owners of this site, identified as one Utopia, Inc. We Are Anonymous - We Are Everywhere - We Are Legion - We Never Forget - We Never Forgive FREE Keith McHenry EXPECT US -- Anonymous In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
| WWF's Philippine website hacked Posted: 29 Jun 2011 05:06 AM PDT WWF's Philippine website hacked  Hackers attacked the website of the World Wildlife Fund's Philippine,They replacing the home page with a YouTube video as shown. Visitors to the WWF Philippines site (http://www.wwf.org.ph/) saw a video and a message that suggested a connection with an attack on the Bureau of Customs website. Message Posted by Hacker "This country is run by mahou shoujo... Powered by: Contract; Puella Magi Madoka Magica Squad". The "mahou shoujo" was the same anime referred to in the page of a hacker who defaced the Bureau of Customs website earlier this month. In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
| 13 Years Jail for Phishing Attack Posted: 29 Jun 2011 04:52 AM PDT 13 Years Jail for Phishing Attack  The two year long Operation Phish Phry saw US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Electronic Crimes Task Force and the US Attorney's Office working in unison with the Egyptian law enforcement agencies. The US District Court for the Central District of Los Angeles had sentenced Lucas to 11 years in prison late last week. Read More Here In the meantime, feel free to follow "The Hacker News" conversation on the following channels: Facebook Page : http://www.facebook.com/thehackernews Our Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/TheHackersNews   |
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