Recent articles by Marcia Savage

VeriSign acquires iDefense for $40 million

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

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 Security
Microsoft issues three critical patches

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 Security
DHS infosec weaknesses cited

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 Security
Group releases spyware definition

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 Security
New type of wireless attack surfaces

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 Security
Microsoft rewards Sasser informants

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 Security
Attorneys General issue demand to CardSystems

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 Security
IM threats skyrocket

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

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 Security
So far, it’s a very bad year

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 Security
Be careful who you trust

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 Security
Virus activity up, infection times down

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 Security
US-CERT warns of Veritas flaw

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 Security
Senators introduce data privacy legislation

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 Security
Federal agencies at risk over IPv6

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 Security
Class-action lawsuit filed in wake of credit-card breach

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

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 Security
CA acquires security software maker

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 Security
Tough year for CSOs

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 Security

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