Frank Washkuch

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Sober now one in 13 emails

Sober now one in 13 emails

The latest variant of the Sober worm, called the most widespread virus outbreak ever, has infected one in every 13 email messages, according to a leading online security company.
Frank Washkuch Dec 6 2005 2:54PM Security
RSA buys Cyota

RSA buys Cyota

RSA Security announced Monday that it will acquire Cyota, a vendor of online security products, for $145 million.
Frank Washkuch Dec 6 2005 2:54PM Security
Sony warned early of rootkit dangers

Sony warned early of rootkit dangers

Bloggers’ latest question for the brass at Sony-BMG Entertainment has become, “Why didn’t the music giant act sooner?”
Frank Washkuch Dec 1 2005 8:59PM Security
New IE warning from Microsoft

New IE warning from Microsoft

Microsoft has warned of a vulnerability in Internet Explorer that could result in a system crash or malicious code unknowingly downloaded onto a PC.
Frank Washkuch Dec 1 2005 8:34PM Security
'Dr. Chaos' gets seven more years in jail

'Dr. Chaos' gets seven more years in jail

The hacker responsible for a series of Wisconsin power failures five years ago was sentenced to seven more years in federal prison this week.
Frank Washkuch Dec 1 2005 8:20PM Security
Clean house for easier Exchange migration

Clean house for easier Exchange migration

PC users planning to upgrade email programs at the end of this year should get rid of zombie accounts and reduce the amount of data in storage, one email management company has advised.
Frank Washkuch Nov 30 2005 9:55PM Security
Spitzer now on Sony's case

Spitzer now on Sony's case

New York state Attorney General Elliot Spitzer has added his 2 cents to the Sony-BMG Entertainment rootkit controversy, scolding retailers who still have CD-Roms containing the application on their shelves.
Frank Washkuch Nov 30 2005 9:46PM Security
Study: Most systems vulnerable despite improvements

Study: Most systems vulnerable despite improvements

Despite attempts to strengthen network defenses, the vast majority of PC systems are in jeopardy of potential attack, a leading security analyst has said.
Frank Washkuch Nov 29 2005 10:54PM Security
Scottrade records hacked

Scottrade records hacked

The personal information of 1.4 million Scottrade users may have been compromised last month when a hacker infiltrated a server used by the broker's partner company.
Frank Washkuch Nov 29 2005 10:45PM Security
Now what about the other spyware?

Now what about the other spyware?

Sony-BMG Entertainment still hasn’t addressed the other half of its use of spyware-like technology on CD-Roms, one blogger familiar with the software pointed out this week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 29 2005 10:27PM Security
Senate to consider data privacy act

Senate to consider data privacy act

A new data privacy bill took a step towards becoming law this month when it was forwarded by a U.S. Senate committee.
Frank Washkuch Nov 28 2005 9:49PM Security
Expert: audits not enough

Expert: audits not enough

Corporations must do more than just conduct audits to protect against evolving security threats, a security compliance expert warned this week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 28 2005 9:32PM Security
Google also a hacker ally

Google also a hacker ally

One of a PC user’s best friends – search engine superpower Google – could become an enemy tool if used by hackers, online security experts have warned.
Frank Washkuch Nov 28 2005 9:23PM Security
Hilton video new Sober bait

Hilton video new Sober bait

The latest versions of the Sober email worm took a few new turns this week, including one that attempts to dupe users into downloading what they think are videos of hotel chain heiress Paris Hilton.
Frank Washkuch Nov 23 2005 6:40PM Security
Consumer group sues Sony

Consumer group sues Sony

Lawsuits over Sony-BMG Entertainment's rootkit technology on CD-Roms are piling up.
Frank Washkuch Nov 23 2005 3:02PM Security
SANS list shows hacker strategy shift

SANS list shows hacker strategy shift

Cyber-criminals have switched targets, the latest edition of the SANS Top 20 reported this week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 23 2005 2:53PM Security
New advisory for IE flaw

New advisory for IE flaw

Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer were warned this week about a flaw that can lead to the exploitation of JavaScript and the eventual compromise of a Windows system.
Frank Washkuch Nov 23 2005 2:44PM Security
Phishing fraud features 'FBI' email

Phishing fraud features 'FBI' email

A new phishing scheme is playing on fears that Big Brother – in this case the FBI – is watching PC users.
Frank Washkuch Nov 22 2005 8:14PM Security
Texas sues Sony over rootkit

Texas sues Sony over rootkit

The state of Texas sued Sony-BMG Entertainment on Monday, claiming the company has violated its recently enacted anti-spyware law.
Frank Washkuch Nov 21 2005 8:48PM Security
Spyware bill on Senate schedule

Spyware bill on Senate schedule

A bill that would outlaw a number of spyware-related activities was forwarded to the US Senate by a committee last week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 21 2005 8:15PM Security

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