internet security

Users of Kaspersky Lab's Internet Security 2013 software are being told the product contains a bug that, if exploited, could cause their operating system to freeze up. According to reports, the bug can be exploited by hackers using an Internet ... Protocol version 6 (IPv6) packet. If a specially-crafted packet is sent to computers running Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 software, a system can be disabled. "A fragmented packet with multiple but one large extension header leads to a complete freeze of the operating system," said security expert Marc Heuse. "No log message or warning window is ... (view more)

The United States Air Force (USAF) plans to add 1,000 cybercrime experts to its current workforce of 6,000 computer professionals. The reason: there is a concern that Iran may soon pose a serious threat to US Internet security. Although the Air ... Force budget as a whole is likely to be cut, observers expect extra recruits in Space Command, the unit responsible for monitoring and controlling United States Internet security, satellites, and long-range missiles. (Source: ohsonline.com ) Cyber Command: Leading, Preventing Online Attacks Space Command is a unit within the larger Air Force Cyber ... (view more)