Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Redmond explains Explorer updates

Redmond explains Explorer updates

Microsoft issued a non-security update Tuesday to clarify two recent updates for Internet Explorer.
Dan Kaplan Mar 1 2006 9:49PM Security
FedEx pay system could be grounded

FedEx pay system could be grounded

A smart card used for the FedEx Kinko’s ExpressPay system is vulnerable to malicious attacks that could lead to a handsome payday for hackers, a malware-monitoring group said Tuesday.
Dan Kaplan Mar 1 2006 9:45PM Security
Russia-based criminal mobile malware found

Russia-based criminal mobile malware found

The first mobile malware designed to steal money has been detected, although security experts do not believe the Russian-based, proof-of-concept trojan poses a threat.
Dan Kaplan Feb 28 2006 9:41PM Security
A meteorologist for web users

A meteorologist for web users

Anti-virus giant Symantec today unveiled its "Internet Threat Meter," an easy-to-understand web feature that provides consumers with updated risks associated with popular online activities.
Dan Kaplan Feb 28 2006 8:03PM Security
Cross-infecting virus discovered

Cross-infecting virus discovered

The first malware to cross-infect a PC and a Windows wireless pocket device has been discovered, the Mobile Antivirus Researchers Association (MARA) said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 27 2006 9:43PM Security
Is new Google desktop a threat?

Is new Google desktop a threat?

The debate continues over the security of Google’s latest desktop version because of a controversial feature that allows users to run remote searches across multiple computers.
Dan Kaplan Feb 24 2006 9:00PM Security
Florida data thief gets eight years in slammer

Florida data thief gets eight years in slammer

A Florida man convicted of one of the largest data-intrusion crimes ever committed was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison.
Dan Kaplan Feb 23 2006 9:37PM Security
CSIA: Fight against spyware is on

CSIA: Fight against spyware is on

The newly formed Anti-Spyware Coalition held its first public workshop earlier this month as a way to bring together key players to discuss malicious software, the Cyber Security Industry Alliance said in its February newsletter.
Dan Kaplan Feb 22 2006 8:07PM Security
More Mac headaches surface

More Mac headaches surface

On the heels of last week's discovery of the first two worms designed to infect Mac OS X platforms, a new vulnerability surfaced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 21 2006 10:36PM Security
Smaller firms spending more wisely, study says

Smaller firms spending more wisely, study says

Large organizations trail smaller counterparts in terms of defending their networks, a new Computer Economics study has found.
Dan Kaplan Feb 21 2006 8:43PM Security
From RSA 2006: Communication is key

From RSA 2006: Communication is key

Add the ability to communicate with top-level management as the new requirement for successful chief information security officers, a panel of experts said today at RSA Conference 2006 in San Jose.
Dan Kaplan Feb 17 2006 12:30AM Security
From RSA 2006: Scientist says metrics are a must

From RSA 2006: Scientist says metrics are a must

While measuring risk is challenging and may never be exact, companies can employ a common model that will guide them toward making proper IT security business decisions, an expert panel said today at the RSA Conference in San Jose.
Dan Kaplan Feb 16 2006 2:08AM Security
From RSA 2006: Fighting the good IT security fight

From RSA 2006: Fighting the good IT security fight

National cybersecurity is improving as the public-private partnership broadens but much work remains, a panel of security experts said Wednesday.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2006 7:43PM Security
From RSA 2006: Gates looks to simplicity without passwords

From RSA 2006: Gates looks to simplicity without passwords

The path leading to more secure computing is lined in simplicity – and more than one password, Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer, said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 14 2006 9:28PM Security
EFF not a fan of Google Desktop

EFF not a fan of Google Desktop

The Electronic Frontier Foundation today warned against using the new version of Google Desktop, which has a feature that the watchdog group believes could be a target for malicious hackers.
Dan Kaplan Feb 10 2006 10:18PM Security
Feds, firms complete cyberterror drill

Feds, firms complete cyberterror drill

Key infrastructure leaders have completed a trial run to measure reactions to a simulated cyberattack, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 10 2006 9:16PM Security
Internet is New York consumer's prime peeve

Internet is New York consumer's prime peeve

The results are in: The top consumer complaint in New York is...the internet.
Dan Kaplan Feb 9 2006 10:05PM Security
Four months and $50 for OneCare

Four months and $50 for OneCare

OneCare Live, Microsoft’s new security software, will hit the market in June, the Redmond, Wash.-computing giant announced Tuesday.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2006 9:48PM Security
Danish sites hacked over controversial cartoon

Danish sites hacked over controversial cartoon

Muslim extremists angered over satirical Danish caricatures of the prophet Muhammad have launched a cyberspace attack.
Dan Kaplan Feb 7 2006 9:44PM Security
Little action from Kama Sutra Worm

Little action from Kama Sutra Worm

To the delight of mouse-clickers around the globe, the so-called Kama Sutra Worm scored high marks on foreplay – but failed to deliver the knockout blow many security experts feared it would.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2006 9:00PM Security

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