Marcia Savage

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Risk associated with outbound email spurs corporate monitoring

Risk associated with outbound email spurs corporate monitoring

Sixty-three percent of companies with 1,000 or more employees use or plan to use staff to read outgoing email, according to a survey by email security supplier Proofpoint.
Marcia Savage Jun 6 2005 7:40PM Security
Phishers targeting credit unions

Phishers targeting credit unions

Credit unions are increasingly becoming a target of phishing scams, according to the latest report from the Anti-phishing Working Group.
Marcia Savage Jun 3 2005 7:36PM Security
Panel: Threats growing, solutions difficult

Panel: Threats growing, solutions difficult

A panel of security experts provided a bleak view of the internet, noting it as a battleground where criminals are launching sophisticated attacks that are hard to thwart.
Marcia Savage Jun 2 2005 8:59PM Security
Yahoo teams with Cisco on email authentication standard

Yahoo teams with Cisco on email authentication standard

Yahoo and Cisco Systems have collaborated on an authentication technology that aims to thwart email forgery by verifying emails' address of origin.
Marcia Savage Jun 1 2005 8:14PM Security
FTC polls public on CAN-SPAM changes

FTC polls public on CAN-SPAM changes

The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public comment on proposed new definitions and provisions to the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
Marcia Savage Jun 1 2005 7:33PM Security
Sigaba pursues counterclaims against competitor

Sigaba pursues counterclaims against competitor

Sigaba, a supplier of secure messaging technology, is preparing to go to trial this month to pursue its counterclaims against rival PostX and venture-capital firm Mayfield Partners.
Marcia Savage May 31 2005 11:45PM Security
New disposal rule for consumer data kicks in

New disposal rule for consumer data kicks in

Starting Wednesday, businesses that have consumer report data must ensure that their methods for discarding such information adhere to certain guidelines.
Marcia Savage May 31 2005 5:21PM Security
Auditors cite DHS cybersecurity shortcomings

Auditors cite DHS cybersecurity shortcomings

The Department of Homeland Security still has a lot of work to do in order to meet its cybersecurity duties, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage May 27 2005 6:27PM Security
Bank of America launches strong authentication service

Bank of America launches strong authentication service

Troubled Bank of America is rolling out a new authentication service for its online customers in an attempt to reduce fraud and identity theft.
Marcia Savage May 26 2005 11:11PM Security
'Shocking' new zombie internet threat

'Shocking' new zombie internet threat

An average of 172,009 new zombies surfaced on the internet every day this month, according to recently released research by CipherTrust.
Marcia Savage May 26 2005 10:07PM Security
FBI investigating computer breach at Stanford

FBI investigating computer breach at Stanford

The FBI is investigating a computer security breach at Stanford University's Career Development Center that exposed personal data of nearly 10,000 people.
Marcia Savage May 25 2005 11:03PM Security
Fellow workers worry network administrators

Fellow workers worry network administrators

A survey of 335 network and system administrators showed that while mosy are generally satisfied with the level of security at their organizations, some lose sleep worrying about the risks posed by employees.
Marcia Savage May 25 2005 10:06PM Security
Criminals encrypt files in extortion attempt

Criminals encrypt files in extortion attempt

Security companies have tracked a new type of internet attack that encrypts files on a user's machine and then demands payment for a decoder tool.
Marcia Savage May 24 2005 9:22PM Security
Federal agencies need tighter contractor security

Federal agencies need tighter contractor security

Federal agencies need to do more when it comes to ensuring the security of contractors providing IT services and systems, according a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage May 24 2005 5:24PM Security
FTC launches offensive against spam zombies

FTC launches offensive against spam zombies

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an international effort to crack down on the use of zombie computers by spammers.
Marcia Savage May 24 2005 4:33PM Security
AEP Networks to acquire SSL VPN firm

AEP Networks to acquire SSL VPN firm

Aiming to broaden its reach into the public-sector market, AEP Networks has agreed to acquire V-ONE, a maker of SSL VPN products.
Marcia Savage May 23 2005 9:33PM Security
FDIC infosec program lacks controls

FDIC infosec program lacks controls

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) still needs to shore up its sensitive computer systems, despite making significant improvements to its infosec efforts, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage May 23 2005 7:15PM Security
Lax wireless security at federal agencies

Lax wireless security at federal agencies

Federal agencies have not secured their wireless networks, despite well-known risks associated with WLANs, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage May 18 2005 5:19PM Security
Secret Service report details traits of insider attacks

Secret Service report details traits of insider attacks

Most insider attacks are planned well in advance by former employees intent on revenge, according to a study released by the U.S. Secret Service and the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute's CERT.
Marcia Savage May 17 2005 6:17PM Security
Most internet users say they are spyware victims

Most internet users say they are spyware victims

A survey of about 2,000 internet users in the U.S. showed that more than 84 percent believe they are victims of spyware.
Marcia Savage May 16 2005 9:57PM Security

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