Recent articles by René Millman

MoD probe laptop found in dump

MoD probe laptop found in dump

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) launched an inquiry after a laptop allegedly containing military secrets and anti-terrorist plans was found on a dump.
René Millman Apr 21 2005 3:51PM Security
IM worms on the increase

IM worms on the increase

Worms propagating via instant messaging (IM) applications are on the increase according to a new study.
René Millman Apr 20 2005 12:55PM Security
Polo Ralph Lauren resolves glitch

Polo Ralph Lauren resolves glitch

Polo Ralph Lauren has finally repaired a software bug that set off an alert about the theft of credit card information, the Associated Press reports.
René Millman Apr 19 2005 12:30PM Security
2 MINUTES ON… Keyloggers: invisible threat

2 MINUTES ON… Keyloggers: invisible threat

The recent attempted robbery of £220 million from the Sumitomo Mitsui Bank in London last month has brought the problem of spyware and keyloggers into sharp relief.
René Millman Apr 19 2005 12:29PM Security
Small biz calls for ISPs to fight hackers

Small biz calls for ISPs to fight hackers

Three-quarters of SMEs want ISPs to protect them from hackers and viruses according to a new survey.
René Millman Apr 18 2005 12:11PM Security
Don't you know your blog's toxic?

Don't you know your blog's toxic?

Malicious code and keyloggers are been distributed via “toxic” weblogs (blogs) according to security company Websense.
René Millman Apr 14 2005 4:37PM Security
Beware the devil on your desktop

Beware the devil on your desktop

That wireless access point you don’t recognize on the finance boss’s desk could be an open door for hackers. René Millman outlines why
René Millman Apr 13 2005 3:21PM Security
Italian virus writer avoids jail term

Italian virus writer avoids jail term

A virus writer has escaped jail, but not a €3,000 ($3,800) fine, after creating and distributing a worm that made premium-rate phone calls from infected computers. The worm was created in an attempt to steal more than €100,000 ($129,000).
René Millman Apr 12 2005 4:27PM Security
New index takes aim at corporate governance

New index takes aim at corporate governance

A new stock market service aimed at promoting better corporate governance will launch this week.
René Millman Apr 11 2005 3:01PM Security
Tsunami hacker case adjourned

Tsunami hacker case adjourned

An east London man accused of hacking into the website co-ordinating relief for victims of the Asian tsunami disaster will have to wait until 17 May before a date is set for his trial.
René Millman Apr 8 2005 3:40PM Security
Yes, e-Crime Minister

Yes, e-Crime Minister

Calls have been made for the next government to appoint a minister to promote the fight against cybercrime.
René Millman Apr 7 2005 1:39PM Security
Russia - Where hackers eat caviar

Russia - Where hackers eat caviar

A Russian police chief told delegates at the e-Crime Congress in London today that Russian hackers are fast becoming a threat to the internet as they form into organized criminal gangs.
René Millman Apr 6 2005 4:59PM Security
Laptop security left to employees

Laptop security left to employees

European IT managers are leaving laptop security in the hands of employees according to a new study.
René Millman Apr 5 2005 5:32PM Security
£2.45bn lost to cybercrime in UK

£2.45bn lost to cybercrime in UK

UK companies lost a total of £2.45bn to e-crime according to new figures from the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU).
René Millman Apr 5 2005 4:59PM Security
Three quarters of businesses shun SP2 update

Three quarters of businesses shun SP2 update

Less than a quarter of businesses in North America have installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) according to a new study.
René Millman Apr 5 2005 10:44AM Security
Microsoft sues 117 phishers

Microsoft sues 117 phishers

Microsoft has filed 117 civil lawsuits against unnamed phishers trying to steal personal and financial information from its customers.
René Millman Apr 1 2005 1:26PM Security
Celebrity porn virus targets Microsoft

Celebrity porn virus targets Microsoft

Celebrity-obsessed internet users are being targeted by a new worm that tries to launch a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on Microsoft's Windows Update website.
René Millman Mar 31 2005 4:41PM Security
Mozilla pays bounty to bug finder

Mozilla pays bounty to bug finder

The Mozilla Foundation has awarded $2,500 to German security researcher as part of its bug bounty program.
René Millman Mar 31 2005 2:15PM Security
Blaster writer won't have to pay restitution

Blaster writer won't have to pay restitution

The teenager responsible for the Blaster worm will not have to pay $500,000 restitution to Microsoft after releasing a variant of the worm that attacked Microsoft's website.
René Millman Mar 30 2005 5:17PM Security
Spamalot fans may get spam a lot

Spamalot fans may get spam a lot

Fans of hit Broadway musical Spamalot could end up getting lots of spam after a security glitch exposed names and email addresses of 31,000 visitors to the show's website.
René Millman Mar 23 2005 3:50PM Security

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