Fiona Raisbeck

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IT mangagers: Staff to blame for security breaches

IT mangagers: Staff to blame for security breaches

IT managers within small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) blame employees for internet security breaches, despite many companies failing to implement online usage policies, new figures show.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 27 2007 1:37PM Security
Monster.com waited days before informing users of breach

Monster.com waited days before informing users of breach

The employment website Monster.com, which suffered a huge malware attack this week, waited five days before informing its users that their personal data had been hacked, an executive at the company has revealed.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 27 2007 10:36AM Security
Hacking device found to contain thousands of personal details

Hacking device found to contain thousands of personal details

Security researchers have discovered a tool used by cybercriminals that stores the stolen data of more than 30,000 users.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 27 2007 10:35AM Security
Researcher: Phishers exploit Google Gadget platform

Researcher: Phishers exploit Google Gadget platform

Google's gmodules.com, which hosts the Google Gadget feature, is susceptible to exploitation by phishers, an internet security researcher has warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 23 2007 7:32AM Security
Thousands of Monster.com user details stolen

Thousands of Monster.com user details stolen

The employment website Monster.com has suffered a malware attack with the personal details of hundreds of thousands of users stolen, according to Symantec.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 22 2007 7:46AM Security
Study: Half of online pharmacies fail to secure customer data

Study: Half of online pharmacies fail to secure customer data

More than half of all online pharmacies are failing to encrypt their customer data, exposing consumers to identity theft and credit-card fraud, new figures show.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 21 2007 7:30AM Security
NatWest boosts security for international banking service

NatWest boosts security for international banking service

NatWest has unveiled a new online banking platform for its international customers with a focus on data security.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 21 2007 7:30AM Security
Study: Half of internet users not concerned by fraud

Study: Half of internet users not concerned by fraud

More than half of all UK internet users are not concerned by online banking fraud, according to a new study by Lloyds TSB.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 17 2007 10:07AM Security
ICO launches data sharing consultation

ICO launches data sharing consultation

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on its new framework code of practice for sharing personal information.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 16 2007 9:53AM Security
Study: Facebook users divulge too much sensitive data

Study: Facebook users divulge too much sensitive data

More than a third (41 percent) of Facebook users reveal sensitive personal data to a stranger heightening the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, new research shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 15 2007 9:38AM Security
Terrorist database stolen in raid was encrypted, police confirm

Terrorist database stolen in raid was encrypted, police confirm

Thieves have stolen a computer database from a company that specialises in gathering evidence from mobile phone networks to help police track suspected terrorists.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 14 2007 1:32PM Security
Hackers deface UN site with anti-American comments

Hackers deface UN site with anti-American comments

The United Nation's (UN) website was hacked over the weekend with several sections taken down for repairs.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 14 2007 12:05PM Security
UK Government slammed in e-crime report

UK Government slammed in e-crime report

The UK Government must do more to protect individual internet users from cybercrime, according to a House of Lords report.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 13 2007 2:05PM Security
Websense unveils Web 2.0 protection

Websense unveils Web 2.0 protection

Websense has unveiled security technology that finds online threats launched within Web 2.0 applications.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 10 2007 9:42AM Security
Aussie stung in $1.8million email scam

Aussie stung in $1.8million email scam

An Australian man has lost $1.8 million in a Nigerian email scam, according to reports.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 10 2007 9:39AM Security
Pump-and-dump scam causes spam levels to rocket

Pump-and-dump scam causes spam levels to rocket

A widespread pump-and-dump scam has caused spam levels to soar by almost a third, according to security vendor Sophos.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 9 2007 9:46AM Security
IBM acquires Princeton Softech

IBM acquires Princeton Softech

IBM has agreed to acquire the data management company Princeton Softech.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 8 2007 10:13AM Security
IT security testing begins on Olympics systems

IT security testing begins on Olympics systems

Security tests will commence this month on the IT infrastructure for next year's Olympics hosted in Beijing.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 8 2007 10:04AM Security
Spammers trick users with sexy celebrity pics

Spammers trick users with sexy celebrity pics

Spammers are tricking users into opening malicious email attachments by promising them salacious pictures of female celebrities, security experts have warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 6 2007 10:04AM Security
Black Hat Conf: New tools found for wi-fi hacking

Black Hat Conf: New tools found for wi-fi hacking

New tools have been discovered that allow a hacker to steal confidential information from wi-fi hotspots, security researchers have warned.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 6 2007 10:02AM Security

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