Security vendor launches phishing index
Message security vendor MailFrontier has launched the Phishing Index, a score that tracks users' current overall vulnerability to phishing attacks. More...

Cisco acquires assets of rival router vendor
Cisco Systems this week said it is acquiring assets of Procket Networks, a privately held rival that makes high-end routers. More...

Symbol to acquire handheld security vendor
Symbol Technologies this week said it would acquire handheld security vendor Trio Security. More...

Security sites launch to educate, assist users
A security firm and a user group from Spain joined forces this week to launch a new security awareness effort, dubbed “1st Worldwide Internet Security Campaign.” More...

Earthlink, Webroot spot spyware all over
Nearly one in three computers scanned by EarthLink and Webroot in their second monthly SpyAudit were found infected with a Trojan horse or system monitor planted by spyware, the two companies said. More...