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VeriSign acquires iDefense for $40 million
VeriSign bolstered its managed security services with the acquisition of security intelligence firm iDefense for about $40 million in cash.
Marcia Savage
Jul 15 2005 10:30AM
Security
DHS shakeup includes new cybersecurity post
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Wednesday unveiled a reorganization plan for his agency that includes a new assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications.
Marcia Savage
Jul 13 2005 7:07PM
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Microsoft issues three critical patches
Microsoft on Tuesday released patches for three vulnerabilities rated as critical in its monthly security update.
Marcia Savage
Jul 12 2005 11:33PM
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DHS infosec weaknesses cited
The Department of Homeland Security has not fully implemented a comprehensive information security program, according to the Governmental Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage
Jul 12 2005 6:37PM
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Group releases spyware definition
A group of software companies, ISPs, security suppliers, and public-interest organizations has drafted a definition of spyware in the hopes of better tackling the sneaky software.
Marcia Savage
Jul 11 2005 10:16PM
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New type of wireless attack surfaces
AirMagnet researchers are tracking a new kind of wireless attack that can flood a company's central authentication server.
Marcia Savage
Jul 8 2005 10:15PM
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Microsoft rewards Sasser informants
Microsoft said two people who helped identify the creator of last year's Sasser worm will share a reward of $250,000.
Marcia Savage
Jul 8 2005 4:41PM
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Attorneys General issue demand to CardSystems
The National Association of Attorneys General has sent a letter to CardSystems Solutions demanding that the company notify all customers affected by a security breach that exposed millions of credit cards to potential fraud.
Marcia Savage
Jul 6 2005 9:49PM
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IM threats skyrocket
The number of attacks targeting instant message programs shot up 400 percent in the second quarter of this year, according to research from IM security firm Akonix.
Marcia Savage
Jul 5 2005 4:56PM
Security
Companies unclear on credit-card security requirements
More than half of the IT professionals in a recent survey said their companies do not fully understand the requirements mandated by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.
Marcia Savage
Jul 1 2005 5:14PM
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So far, it’s a very bad year
The relentless stream of data security breaches is putting pressure on Congress to beef up consumer privacy protection.
Marcia Savage
Jul 1 2005 3:16PM
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Be careful who you trust
Joined-up business is a huge boon to organizations. But, warns Nationwide’s privacy chief, your partners need to be just as gung ho about security as you are. Marcia Savage reports
Marcia Savage
Jul 1 2005 11:53AM
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Virus activity up, infection times down
The number of computer viruses increased in the first half of 2005 while infection times have decreased, according to research by antivirus supplier Sophos.
Marcia Savage
Jun 30 2005 10:14PM
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US-CERT warns of Veritas flaw
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has issued an alert about a flaw in a Veritas Software data backup product, which it says is being actively exploited.
Marcia Savage
Jun 30 2005 5:45PM
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Senators introduce data privacy legislation
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Wednesday introduced broad legislation designed to increase protection of consumers' private data.
Marcia Savage
Jun 30 2005 4:51PM
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Federal agencies at risk over IPv6
Most major federal agencies have not begun planning to transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), putting agency information and systems at risk, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage
Jun 30 2005 10:52AM
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Class-action lawsuit filed in wake of credit-card breach
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California on behalf of credit-card holders and merchants against CardSystems Solutions, Visa, and MasterCard after a security breach that exposed 40 million credit cards to potential fraud.
Marcia Savage
Jun 29 2005 6:01PM
Security
University of Connecticut server breached
A server containing personal data of 72,000 students, faculty, and staff at the University of Connecticut was breached by a hacker that exploited an vulnerability in the system.
Marcia Savage
Jun 28 2005 5:49PM
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CA acquires security software maker
Computer Associates has acquired Tiny Software, a developer of firewalls and other endpoint security for Windows desktops and servers.
Marcia Savage
Jun 27 2005 9:49PM
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Tough year for CSOs
Security professionals believe their job has become more difficult compared to last year as they grapple with compliance issues and risk of data loss, according to a survey at Thursday's CSO Interchange in Chicago.
Marcia Savage
Jun 24 2005 8:06PM
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