Fiona Raisbeck

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HP PI pleads guilty to identity theft

HP PI pleads guilty to identity theft

A private investigator, hired by HP, pleaded guilty to charges of identity theft and conspiracy in the US on Friday.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 15 2007 9:56AM Security
Global IT spending to hit US'$1.5 trillion by 2010'

Global IT spending to hit US'$1.5 trillion by 2010'

Global IT spending is expected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2010, new research shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 11 2007 3:09PM Security
Small business IT spending on the rise

Small business IT spending on the rise

IT budgets for small and medium-sized businesses are set to increase by more than 12 percent this year, double the rate of similar companies in France and Germany, according to new research.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 11 2007 2:30PM Security
Vulnerability found in tool used to fix Apple bugs

Vulnerability found in tool used to fix Apple bugs

A vulnerability has been discovered in a tool used to patch bugs found in Apple software.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 10 2007 3:07PM Security
Spam and botnet levels continue to soar

Spam and botnet levels continue to soar

The number of spam messages jumped to a record 94 percent of all email on the internet last month, research from Postini reveals.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 10 2007 11:30AM Security
Sophos launches first web appliance

Sophos launches first web appliance

Security software firm Sophos launched its first web control appliance today.
Fiona Raisbeck , Staff Writers Jan 9 2007 4:34PM Security
Experts: Web-based threats to rocket this year

Experts: Web-based threats to rocket this year

Web based attacks are set to soar this year as hackers stop using emails to infect company networks, experts at Sophos have warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 9 2007 4:09PM Security
McAfee boosts management team

McAfee boosts management team

McAfee has announced three new editions to its senior management team.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 8 2007 3:44PM Security
Complex code attacks to soar this year

Complex code attacks to soar this year

Growing numbers of cyber criminals are using complex code to bypass traditional signature-based filters to spread malware, according to the latest Security Trends Report from Finjan.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 8 2007 12:20PM Security
Adobe Reader flaw more dangerous than thought

Adobe Reader flaw more dangerous than thought

A recently discovered vulnerability in Adobe's Acrobat Reader is more dangerous than first thought, security experts have warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 5 2007 2:29PM Security
Surge in targeted hacking attacks expected in 2007

Surge in targeted hacking attacks expected in 2007

Computer users will see a surge in targeted hacking attacks this year as criminals continue to reap large sums of money from phishing scams, security experts predict.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 4 2007 4:45PM Security
Software engineer vows to tackle Apple flaws

Software engineer vows to tackle Apple flaws

A software engineer has vowed to provide solutions to the flaws in Apple's OS X operating system exposed as part of the Month of Apple Bugs project (MoAB).
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 4 2007 12:09PM Security
Hackers unleash worm that targets VoIP

Hackers unleash worm that targets VoIP

Hackers have released a worm that attacks Skype, the voice over IP (VoIP) application, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 20 2006 11:06AM Security
Russian bank chief jailed for identity theft

Russian bank chief jailed for identity theft

A Russian bank chief, who coordinated an international identity theft operation, has been jailed for six years.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 20 2006 10:06AM Security
Hackers launch image spam campaign

Hackers launch image spam campaign

Computer hackers have launched an image spam campaign that claims to offer cut price versions of Microsoft's Vista, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 20 2006 9:23AM Security
Study: one in three consumers shun online shopping

Study: one in three consumers shun online shopping

One in three consumers shun internet shopping due to fraud fears, with online retailers losing out on a potential £1.6 billion in the run up to Christmas, new research shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 18 2006 12:26PM Security
MessageLabs: Expect increase in VoIP, social networking attacks

MessageLabs: Expect increase in VoIP, social networking attacks

Voice over IP (VoIP) hacking attacks will surge next year as more businesses implement the technology, according to one message security vendor.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 18 2006 9:28AM Security
New endpoint malware detected by experts

New endpoint malware detected by experts

An endpoint security threat that steals sensitive company data from computers has been detected by experts.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 15 2006 9:03AM Security
Microsoft and HP set to announce enterprise software deal

Microsoft and HP set to announce enterprise software deal

Microsoft and HP are expected to announce a new partnership in enterprise software at a press conference next Wednesday.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 13 2006 4:24PM Security
Hackers target MySpace in new cyber war

Hackers target MySpace in new cyber war

Computer hackers are planning to target social networking sites, such as MySpace and Facebook, in a multi-billion-pound "cyber war" next year, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 13 2006 9:53AM Security

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