Items from security-related news (E111.Nov-2012)
Five major US banks were the targets of denial of service attacks from
sources that have not been identified. Frustrated users were shut off
from their online banking.
There is more evidence that spyware has been used by governments to
keep an eye on suspected dissidents. The commercially produced
software was not advertised for this purpose.
New York Times, September 30, 2012,
Attacks on 6 Banks Frustrate Customers
by Nicole Perlroth
New York Times, October 10, 2012
Ahead of Spyware Conference, More Evidence of Abuse
By Nicole Perlroth