David Quainton
Recent articles by David Quainton
Prosecutions accelerate as new laws start to bite
Dec 6 2004 12:25PM
Security
Anti-spam law suits Microsoft
Microsoft has launched seven lawsuits against spammers, using the powers offered by CAN-SPAM. Seven “John Doe” lawsuits were filed in Washington State Superior Court acting on new legislation that requires sexually explicit material to be labelled.
Dec 3 2004 12:43PM
Security
Online banking bullish despite recent scares
Increasing numbers of Americans are turning to online banking, a new study shows. Despite a spate of recent high profile security problems transactions on the internet look certain to grow, said market research firm Ipsos-Insight.
Dec 2 2004 12:39PM
Security
Is Benny heading for the Slammer?
Czech virus writer “Benny” has broken his silence over reports he was arrested last week. After having his house raided on Thursday sources claimed the 21 year old had been detained for questioning about the creation of 2003’s Slammer worm.
Nov 30 2004 11:08AM
Security
Review: Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations
Earlier this year it was revealed Bill Gates is no longer the richest man in the world. That prize now goes to the owner of Swedish furniture giants Ikea, one Ingvar Kamprad. What does this show? It highlights that you don't necessarily need good assembly instructions to run a successful business.
Nov 26 2004 12:00AM
Security
Big phishers to threaten big fish
A seismic attack on business could be just around the corner, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group. With active phishing sites more than doubling through October the group indicated that automated production and increased use by organised crime might threaten businesses in the future.
Nov 24 2004 2:44PM
Security
Software prices set to soar
Security software prices could double in the next two years if traditional pricing methods continue, according to industry analysts.
Gartner have warned that the increasing use of multi-chip core architectures, virtualisation of servers and increased call for on demand computing will force prices upwards.
Nov 23 2004 5:55PM
Security
Banner ads next stop for hackers
Banner advertising is being used to deliver the Bofra worm to visitors of European websites. Users of a number of high profile sites will find that clicking on banner ads redirects them to websites that exploit an unpatched flaw in Internet Explorer.
Nov 22 2004 4:52PM
Security
Mobile working increases productivity over 50 percent.
Rotherham Council has achieved 50 percent improvement in productivity through a new mobile working system. Using end-point authentication the system allows staff to work outside of the office, and has greatly increased mobility.
Nov 22 2004 11:58AM
Security
Complacency threatens company security
Companies are creating security risks through sheer complacency, claim the British Computer Society (BCS). The organization, that attempt to raise IT standards, insist that theft, fraud and loss are likely to increase unless firms wake up to the reality of IT security.
Nov 19 2004 5:18PM
Security
