Windows 8 File History Analysis: File History is a new backup service introduced in Windows 8. By default this feature is off and to turn it on, user has to select a backup location – either a network drive or external storage media. Thus, it does not allow user to use the same disk. File […]

Beijing’s air defence zone over East China Sea branded ‘dangerous act’ by Japan: Beijing’s declaration of an air defence zone in the East China Sea kick-started a diplomatic free-for-all yesterday. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament that Beijing’s move “was a profoundly dangerous act that may cause unintended consequences”. He added: “Japan will ask […]

Windows Systems and Artifacts in Digital Forensics: Part III: Prefetch Files: In this article, I’m going to focus on prefetch files, specifically, their characteristics, structure, points of interest in terms of forensic importance, uses, configuration, forensic value and metadata. For part one of the series, which discusses the Windows Registry, please visit: http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/windows-systems-and-artifacts-in-digital-forensics-part-i-registry/ For part […]

Vermont reports privacy violation on health care exchange: Vermont state officials have confirmed a privacy breach on the state’s health care exchange web site. The exchange, named Vermont Health Connect, offers a health care insurance market under the federal Affordable Care Act. According to a report filed with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) […]

Shops Turn Micro ATMs, State Bank of India Allows Cash Withdrawals at PoS: India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India has come up with a new initiative, under which debit card holders will be able to withdraw up to Rs 1,000 from any shop or trader with a point of sale terminal, a new […]

NSA Has 50,000 ‘Digital Sleeper Agents’ Via Computer Malware, Says Latest Snowden Leak: Sleeper agents are among the most sinister spy assets: they lie in wait, wolves in sheep’s clothing, and then deliver a critical blow when activated. The NSA has 50,000 of those waiting for the literal push of a button, according to the […]

Someone Forced World Internet Traffic Through Belarus and Iceland: This is a deeply technical but potentially very troubling story. Imagine one day you’re using the Internet the same way you do every day. Reading the news, shopping, sending email, checking your bank and credit card balances. Maybe even doing some work for your employer. Typically, […]

Your AntiVirus Does Not See NSA’s Botnet: The revelations are getting wilder by the week. The NSA has its own botnet, they infected more than 50,000 computer networks worldwide with malicious software designed to steal sensitive information. Documents provided by whistleblower Snowden and seen by the Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad, prove this. (link below) The […]

Do Smart Devices Need Regulation? FTC Examines Internet Of Things: The Federal Trade Commission recently hosted a public workshop examining the emerging role of connected technology — think smart refrigerators and fitness wristbands — and the ramifications for user privacy and data security. The workshop comes on the heels of the FTC’s 20-year consent order handed […]

Android 4.4 KitKat also affected by Master Key vulnerability: Security expert Jay Freeman discovered another Master Key vulnerability in Android 4.4 that allows attackers to inject malicious code in legit apps. The flaw known as “Android Master Key vulnerability” is considered a nightmare for Android OS, last July it was discovered for the first time […]