Recent articles by René Millman

IE 'unsafe' for 98 per cent of 2004 claims new report

IE 'unsafe' for 98 per cent of 2004 claims new report

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was open to attack through known vulnerabilities for 98 per cent of 2004 according to findings from a security company.
René Millman Mar 23 2005 1:20PM Security
McAfee anti-virus range hit by library flaw

McAfee anti-virus range hit by library flaw

McAfee is the latest anti-virus vendor to have a potentially serious security flaw affecting a wide range of its anti-virus products.
René Millman Mar 18 2005 3:49PM Security
Phishers put theft in the frame

Phishers put theft in the frame

Fraudsters are starting to use a technique which allow them to exploit weaknesses in banking websites to display contents from any arbitrary URL within a frame.
René Millman Mar 18 2005 12:45PM Security
Jericho finally sets out vision of open networks

Jericho finally sets out vision of open networks

IT security pressure group the Jericho Forum has finally published the white paper outlining its vision for open, secure networks.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:46PM Security
Police foil $423m cyber-heist

Police foil $423m cyber-heist

Police in London have foiled a hi-tech attempt to steal $423m from a Japanese bank. A criminal gang planned to siphon off the money electronically after planting spyware and compromising the bank's computers.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:46PM Security
UK plc must heed advice in fight against net crime

UK plc must heed advice in fight against net crime

The world of smaller businesses has become the target of two Home Office online security initiatives.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:41PM Security
Password human error “could prove disastrous”

Password human error “could prove disastrous”

The latest research shows that the overwhelming majority of IT security breaches are down to human error.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 12:37PM Security
Systems management gaining importance to security

Systems management gaining importance to security

IT managers are increasingly relying on systems management software to tackle security issues, according to results from a new survey.
René Millman Mar 16 2005 12:27PM Security
Who let him in?

Who let him in?

Your company could be unwittingly letting a thief through the door. René Millman exposes the security holes in the world of deprovisioning, and reveals that ex-employees could easily know much more than you’d like
René Millman Mar 16 2005 12:03PM Security
Online criminals rewrite the script on phishing

Online criminals rewrite the script on phishing

Phishing criminals are increasingly turning to cross-site scripting in order to cheat internet users out of money, according to Netcraft.
René Millman Mar 15 2005 2:40PM Security
WebTV hacker jailed

WebTV hacker jailed

An Louisianan man has been sentenced to six months in prison for sending an email virus to WebTV users which caused their devices to dial 911.
René Millman Mar 15 2005 11:27AM Security
Bluetooth phones hacked from a mile away

Bluetooth phones hacked from a mile away

Bluetooth phones may be vulnerable to attack from up to a mile away by a new device that can pick up distant transmissions from enabled handsets.
René Millman Mar 14 2005 5:19PM Security
One third of London wireless networks insecure

One third of London wireless networks insecure

Hackers have a one-in-three chance of finding an unsecured wireless network in the City of London, according to new research.
René Millman Mar 10 2005 4:15PM Security
One third of London wireless networks

One third of London wireless networks

Hackers have a one-in-three chance of finding an unsecured wireless network in the City of London, according to new research.
René Millman Mar 10 2005 4:12PM Security
Survey finds password security still a problem

Survey finds password security still a problem

Companies are having their security put at risk by employees writing down or sharing their passwords according to a new survey.
René Millman Mar 8 2005 12:05PM Security
Employees still risking IT security, new survey finds

Employees still risking IT security, new survey finds

Companies are having their security put at risk by employees writing down or sharing their passwords according to a new survey.
René Millman Mar 8 2005 12:04PM Security
IM virus surge marks new criminal turf war

IM virus surge marks new criminal turf war

An increase in the number of instant messenging (IM) viruses marks the start of a new war between virus writers, according to a virus expert.
René Millman Mar 7 2005 4:23PM Security
Security market "worth $5.5bn by 2008"

Security market "worth $5.5bn by 2008"

The security software and appliance market rose by 30 per cent last year and is predicted to be worth $5.5billion worldwide by 2008 according to a new report.
René Millman Mar 4 2005 11:18AM Security
Critical flaw hits Trend Micro range

Critical flaw hits Trend Micro range

A flaw has been found in a security product that is used across Trend Micro's range of anti-virus products.
René Millman Feb 28 2005 3:10PM Security
UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

UK Government launches virus alert battleplan

The UK Government has launched a website to protect small businesses and home users against hackers and viruses.
René Millman Feb 24 2005 2:23PM Security

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