Recent articles by Marcia Savage

Phishing emails soar

Phishing emails soar

Phishing email reached a new high in July, according to email security company Postini, which tracked more than 19 million phishing attempts last month.
Marcia Savage Aug 2 2005 9:35PM Security
Online ATM/debit card fraud estimated at $2.75 billion

Online ATM/debit card fraud estimated at $2.75 billion

Internet fraud involving automated teller machine (ATM)/debit cards has victimized about 3 million U.S. consumers and generated losses of $2.75 billion in the past year, according to market-research firm Gartner.
Marcia Savage Aug 2 2005 4:38PM Security
Cisco releases security alert after Black Hat drama

Cisco releases security alert after Black Hat drama

Cisco Systems on Friday released a security alert about a vulnerability in its router software, two days after taking legal action against a researcher who exposed the flaw at the Black Hat conference.
Marcia Savage Jul 29 2005 11:49PM Security
CISOs weigh in on open source

CISOs weigh in on open source

Open-source software, security certifications, and emerging threats were among the topics a panel of CISOs pondered at the Black Hat Briefings in Las Vegas.
Marcia Savage Jul 29 2005 10:06AM Security
Cisco researcher quits to expose critical IOS flaws

Cisco researcher quits to expose critical IOS flaws

Cisco Systems and Internet Security Systems jointly sued a researcher who presented data on vulnerabilities in Cisco router software at the Black Hat Briefings in Las Vegas.
Marcia Savage Jul 28 2005 5:02PM Security
CA buys anti-spam maker

CA buys anti-spam maker

Computer Associates has acquired anti-spam supplier Qurb in an all-cash deal. Terms were not disclosed.
Marcia Savage Jul 26 2005 7:09PM Security
FDIC warns banks of spyware risks

FDIC warns banks of spyware risks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued guidance to financial institutions about the risks associated with spyware and ways they can protect themselves.
Marcia Savage Jul 25 2005 7:37PM Security
Group calls on government to promote cybersecurity R&D

Group calls on government to promote cybersecurity R&D

The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), a coalition of security vendors, is urging the federal government to make cybersecurity research and development a priority.
Marcia Savage Jul 25 2005 5:09PM Security
SANS report flags backup software flaws

SANS report flags backup software flaws

Flaws in data back-up products were among the software problems cited as most serious in a quarterly update of the SANS top 20 most critical vulnerabilities released Monday.
Marcia Savage Jul 22 2005 9:54PM Security
3Com targets zero-day threats with reward program

3Com targets zero-day threats with reward program

In an effort to thwart zero-day attacks, 3Com is launching a program that rewards security researchers for finding vulnerabilities.
Marcia Savage Jul 22 2005 9:41PM Security
Visa and U.S. Chamber of Commerce launch security campaign

Visa and U.S. Chamber of Commerce launch security campaign

Visa USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have launched a campaign to help educate merchants about data security.
Marcia Savage Jul 22 2005 7:11PM Security
More breach notification legislation proposed

More breach notification legislation proposed

House lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill that would require banks, retailers, credit bureaus and others to notify consumers when a security breach puts their personal data at risk.
Marcia Savage Jul 21 2005 7:14PM Security
CardSystems CEO testifies before House subcommittee

CardSystems CEO testifies before House subcommittee

CardSystems Solutions President and CEO John Perry appeared before a House subcommittee Thursday to testify how the payment processor's network was breached, exposing thousands of credit cards to potential fraud.
Marcia Savage Jul 21 2005 6:04PM Security
Evolution of the species

Evolution of the species

Now that ever more apps are made for the web, a technology born there is getting a chance to shine.
Marcia Savage Jul 21 2005 3:18PM Security
Microsoft set to acquire FrontBridge Technologies

Microsoft set to acquire FrontBridge Technologies

Microsoft plans to acquire FrontBridge Technologies, a provider of managed secure messaging services.
Marcia Savage Jul 20 2005 10:09PM Security
FTC takes action against illegal porn spam

FTC takes action against illegal porn spam

The Federal Trade Commission has charged seven companies with violating federal laws requiring warning labels on sexually-explicit email.
Marcia Savage Jul 20 2005 6:00PM Security
Small businesses vulnerable to cyberthreats

Small businesses vulnerable to cyberthreats

Poor patch management and other security deficiencies put small and midsize businesses at risk of internet attacks, according to a survey released Wednesday by Computer Associates International.
Marcia Savage Jul 20 2005 4:40PM Security
Free tool calculates cost/benefit of security

Free tool calculates cost/benefit of security

A new tool aims to help companies figure out the potential return on IT security spending.
Marcia Savage Jul 18 2005 7:50PM Security
Agency infosec weaknesses threaten federal data

Agency infosec weaknesses threaten federal data

Weaknesses in information security policies and practices at 24 federal agencies put federal information and data systems at risk, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage Jul 15 2005 9:40PM Security
Firefox marketing site hacked

Firefox marketing site hacked

A server hosting a community site that markets the open-source Firefox browser was hacked July 10, apparently to send spam, the Mozilla Foundation said.
Marcia Savage Jul 15 2005 8:05PM Security

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