Cyber Times

Specialized Trojan can steal credit card details from hotel

The next time you check in to a hotel, a cyber criminal could be checking you out. A remote access computer Trojan (RAT) designed to steal credit card details from hotel point-of-sale (PoS) applications is being sold on the underground forums, according to researchers from security firm Trusteer.

Attacks on Android Devices Increased

Android is the most popular smart-phone operating system in the world, with 52.5 percent of the global market at the end of 2011, according to Gartner. A recent rise in Android Malware—combined with increased efforts to combat the threat—highlight the fact that, just like tech companies, app makers, and users, hackers are fast turning their attention to mobile devices. What's more, experts say, such devices are often configured in ways that make it easier for Malware to thrive.

Phishing Scam Targets Twitter

After email scams, and spam posts on Facebook, Twitter seems to be the victim of a new Phishing attack. A new scam has surfaced wherein users receive a Direct Message (DM) that states how others are saying bad things about you, along with a link. However, once you click on the link, you may be redirected to a malicious website that steals your Twitter password, and also tries to infect your mobile device or PC. 

New way of thinking about Leadership

What is the one characteristic that is true of all leaders? Is it being tall? Being charismatic? Having a commanding presence? Being action orientated? Or just being honest and ethical.

* It is none of these.
* Rather, all leaders have a drive to differentiate themselves from their peers - whether the individual is a person, a team, a business, a sports club or a nation.
* When individuals differentiate themselves they stand out from their peers (or group).
* Some are seen as deviants and rejected; others are seen as leaders and followed.

Now Earn as you Surf the Google

Google Screen wise now allows you to earn up to $25 per month year without doing too much work; all you need to do is surf the Internet. Launched last month, this program enlists users as panelists, whose everyday browsing habits will be used by the search giant to improve its products. To be eligible for the program, the participants have to be 13 years or older, have a Google account or sign up for one, and be ready to use the company's Chrome browser.

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