Recent articles by Dan Raywood

Security policies should be defined for outbound connections as reported application problems rise

Security policies should be defined for outbound connections as reported application problems rise

Companies should define security policies for outbound internet connections as tightly as they do for inbound, according to Network Box.
Dan Raywood Feb 23 2009 10:45AM Security
Almost 100,000 student details compromised in University of Florida data breach

Almost 100,000 student details compromised in University of Florida data breach

Officials at the University of Florida have reported a breach with the details of almost 100,000 people compromised.
Dan Raywood Feb 23 2009 10:42AM Security
Mobile phones come under attack from worm

Mobile phones come under attack from worm

A mobile worm that leverages SMS messages and internet access has been detected.
Dan Raywood Feb 20 2009 11:48AM Security
Facebook reverts to previous terms after member criticism

Facebook reverts to previous terms after member criticism

Facebook will return to its previous terms of use following user uproar.
Dan Raywood Feb 19 2009 1:40PM Security
Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet and 'Frost Nixon' are among the most malicious searched terms as the Oscars approach

Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet and 'Frost Nixon' are among the most malicious searched terms as the Oscars approach

Searching for this year's Oscar nominees can lead to malicious sites, according to McAfee, with Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet and Frost Nixon the most dangerous.
Dan Raywood Feb 18 2009 10:43AM Security
Hackers identify a new vulnerability on BitDefender website

Hackers identify a new vulnerability on BitDefender website

The website of BitDefender has been hit by hackers for the second time in a week.
Dan Raywood Feb 18 2009 10:23AM Security
A new version of the internet may solve the ongoing problem of security and online attacks

A new version of the internet may solve the ongoing problem of security and online attacks

A brand new internet may be the solution to the escalating problem of online security, according to some experts.
Dan Raywood Feb 17 2009 10:54AM Security
New Zealand creative freedom website encourages blackout against Section 92A law

New Zealand creative freedom website encourages blackout against Section 92A law

Thousands of bloggers and users of social networking sites have 'blacked out' their profiles in support of a New Zealand protest group.
Dan Raywood Feb 17 2009 10:32AM Security
Microsoft 'excited' by the industry coming together as it offers $250,000 bounty for Conficker author

Microsoft 'excited' by the industry coming together as it offers $250,000 bounty for Conficker author

A reward of US$250,000 bounty for the Conficker worm author is 'exciting', according to Microsoft's Christopher Budd.
Dan Raywood Feb 16 2009 11:56AM Security
Encryption key management solution launched by coalition of seven companies

Encryption key management solution launched by coalition of seven companies

Seven organisations have joined to launch an interoperability specification for encryption key management.
Dan Raywood Feb 13 2009 11:36AM Security
Popular Facebook group used for sending malware to 1.5 million members

Popular Facebook group used for sending malware to 1.5 million members

A group created on the Facebook website has been identified as being riddled with malicious links.
Dan Raywood Feb 13 2009 10:59AM Security
Microsoft to collaborate with industry to disrupt the Conficker worm and offers reward for culprits

Microsoft to collaborate with industry to disrupt the Conficker worm and offers reward for culprits

Microsoft has announced a plan to implement a coordinated, global response to the Conficker/Downadup worm.
Dan Raywood Feb 13 2009 10:56AM Security
Microsoft patches could lead to a "hectic week" for IT managers

Microsoft patches could lead to a "hectic week" for IT managers

This week could be 'hectic' with Microsoft offering a critical patch for Internet Explorer.
Dan Raywood Feb 10 2009 10:24AM Security
Relying on Microsoft's WSUS patch management is 'almost negligent'

Relying on Microsoft's WSUS patch management is 'almost negligent'

IT managers who solely rely on Microsoft's WSUS patch management updates have been criticised by a security expert.
Dan Raywood Feb 9 2009 10:33AM Security
Phishers use TinyURL to trick users into accessing fake sites

Phishers use TinyURL to trick users into accessing fake sites

Phishers are using the TinyURL function to hide destinations from unsuspecting users.
Dan Raywood Feb 6 2009 10:52AM Security
Malware delivered in parking ticket scam

Malware delivered in parking ticket scam

Trojans are being distributed through a real-life scam involving fake parking tickets.
Dan Raywood Feb 6 2009 10:45AM Security
New variant of Pinch Trojan detected with 4000 users already infected

New variant of Pinch Trojan detected with 4000 users already infected

A new variation of the Pinch Trojan has been detected by Prevx.
Dan Raywood Feb 5 2009 11:36AM Security
Webscraping allows hackers to hit online gambling sites with botnets

Webscraping allows hackers to hit online gambling sites with botnets

Online gambling sites are being hit by hackers who are using botnets that fix the odds to ensure large winnings.
Dan Raywood Feb 5 2009 11:26AM Security
Cloud computing is a storage spot for malware

Cloud computing is a storage spot for malware

Cloud computing may be a place for malicious files to be stored and transmitted from.
Dan Raywood Feb 4 2009 10:46AM Security
CEO accuses vendors of using scare tactics and publicity-seeking gimmicks to stand out

CEO accuses vendors of using scare tactics and publicity-seeking gimmicks to stand out

PineApp CEO Rakash Gupta has criticised security vendors for pulling out all the stops to raise awareness of the latest threats and make them stand out from the crowd.
Dan Raywood Feb 4 2009 10:44AM Security

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