Fiona Raisbeck

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MySpace removes thousands of sex offender profiles

MySpace removes thousands of sex offender profiles

Social networking site, MySpace, has removed thousands of profiles of convicted sex offenders to protect its young users from abuse.
Fiona Raisbeck May 17 2007 10:07AM Security
Third of UK companies have critical vulnerabilities

Third of UK companies have critical vulnerabilities

Nearly a third of UK organisations have critical vulnerabilities that are widely recognised and actively exploited by hackers, according to new research by NTA Monitor.
Fiona Raisbeck May 16 2007 9:45AM Security
Fortinet joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance

Fortinet joins Microsoft Virus Information Alliance

Fortinet has announced that the company has joined Microsoft's Virus Information Alliance (VIA).
Fiona Raisbeck May 14 2007 9:49AM Security
Study: Firms failing to train staff on data security

Study: Firms failing to train staff on data security

More than half of organisations are failing to train their employees on how to manage sensitive data putting their customers' security at risk, according to the latest research by ARMA International.
Fiona Raisbeck May 11 2007 10:00AM Security
Child porn suspects may have been fraud victims

Child porn suspects may have been fraud victims

Hundreds of people questioned by police as part of an internet child pornography inquiry may have been innocent victims of credit card fraud, an investigation has found.
Fiona Raisbeck May 11 2007 9:44AM Security
Tap-and-go cards get go ahead

Tap-and-go cards get go ahead

The UK banking industry has announced plans for the national rollout of ‘tap and go' technology on UK credit and debit cards.
Fiona Raisbeck May 10 2007 10:23AM Security
UK retailer Marks & Spencer employee details stolen

UK retailer Marks & Spencer employee details stolen

Thousands of employees at Marks & Spencer are demanding answers after being told they may be at risk of identity fraud following the theft of a company laptop.
Fiona Raisbeck May 9 2007 9:52AM Security
RBS enhances online security

RBS enhances online security

The Royal Bank of Scotland will offer its customers a handheld chip and PIN device to boost the security of its online banking service.
Fiona Raisbeck May 9 2007 9:49AM Security
Multiple flaws detected in Cerulean Studios IM software

Multiple flaws detected in Cerulean Studios IM software

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Cerulean Studios instant messaging software, Trillian, which could be exploited by a malicious attacker to steal personal data and compromise an affected computer.
Fiona Raisbeck May 4 2007 10:13AM Security
Anti-phishing, financial groups to hold e-crime summit this month

Anti-phishing, financial groups to hold e-crime summit this month

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) announced today that it will join representatives from the financial services and law enforcement communities to host the Counter eCrime Operations Summit later this month.
Fiona Raisbeck May 4 2007 10:12AM Security
Sophos: Web leaves email behind as attacker vector of choice

Sophos: Web leaves email behind as attacker vector of choice

Hackers are increasingly spreading malware via the web rather than email, according to new research.
Fiona Raisbeck May 4 2007 10:09AM Security
Survey: Web becomes hackers method of choice

Survey: Web becomes hackers method of choice

Hackers are increasingly choosing to spread malware via the web rather than by email, new figures show.
Fiona Raisbeck May 3 2007 10:13AM Security
UK watchdog calls for greater protection

UK watchdog calls for greater protection

New safeguards are needed to avert a surveillance society and protect people's privacy, the Information Commissioner has warned.
Fiona Raisbeck May 2 2007 9:59AM Security
Infosecurity: Security breaches biggest worry, says study

Infosecurity: Security breaches biggest worry, says study

Nearly three-quarters of senior security executives perceive the impact of payment card loss on brand reputation as their biggest concern, according to new research by Qualys.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 27 2007 9:57AM Security
Infosecurity: Convergence of spam and viruses detected in new attack

Infosecurity: Convergence of spam and viruses detected in new attack

Hackers have launched an attack that combines spam and viruses in a new global campaign, according to the latest report from MessageLabs.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 26 2007 10:13AM Security
Infosecurity: Brand protection is key driver in encryption deployment

Infosecurity: Brand protection is key driver in encryption deployment

More than half of UK businesses believe brand protection and reputation are the key drivers in the decision to deploy encryption technology, new figures from PGP Corporation show.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 26 2007 10:11AM Security
Infosecurity: BT says vendor community must collaborate

Infosecurity: BT says vendor community must collaborate

Industry leaders must develop more collaborative technology in order to protect businesses from cyber threats or risk being surpassed by competitors, BT warned today.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 26 2007 10:09AM Security
McAfee: Data breach will cause major corporate collapse

McAfee: Data breach will cause major corporate collapse

More than a third of IT professionals believe a major accidental or malicious leak of sensitive corporate data could threaten the future of their business, according to the latest research from McAfee.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 26 2007 9:51AM Security
Motorists stung in card-skimming scam

Motorists stung in card-skimming scam

Thousands of UK motorists are thought to have lost millions of pounds in an international card-skimming scam believed to have funded a Sri Lankan terrorist group.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 24 2007 11:19AM Security
Barclays boosts online security

Barclays boosts online security

Barclays will offer its customers a handheld chip and PIN device to boost the security of its online banking service.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 23 2007 9:39AM Security

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