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Online ATM/debit card fraud estimated at $2.75 billion

Online ATM/debit card fraud estimated at $2.75 billion

Internet fraud involving automated teller machine (ATM)/debit cards has victimized about 3 million U.S. consumers and generated losses of $2.75 billion in the past year, according to market-research firm Gartner.
Marcia Savage Aug 2 2005 4:38PM Security
270,000 at risk after USC hack

270,000 at risk after USC hack

The University of Southern California (USC) has warned 270,000 applicants their personal information may have been compromised after its systems were hacked.
David Quainton Jul 20 2005 11:46AM 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
At a pinch, rules will be broken

At a pinch, rules will be broken
Nick Barron Jun 21 2005 11:38AM 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
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
Cut cybercriminals off at the pass

Cut cybercriminals off at the pass
Sergio Pinon, May 13 2005 11:51AM Security
New research lab at Iowa State recreates cyberattacks

New research lab at Iowa State recreates cyberattacks

Iowa State University has unveiled a new research lab designed to realistically simulate internet attacks in order to better study their effects and lead to improved defenses.
Marcia Savage May 9 2005 5:41PM Security
Lloyds takes swipe at home users

Lloyds takes swipe at home users

Lloyds TSB has hit out at Britons who don’t secure their PCs after a new survey revealed the extent of computer viruses.
David Quainton Apr 22 2005 3:24PM Security
GAO: Weak IRS security puts taxpayer data at risk

GAO: Weak IRS security puts taxpayer data at risk

A lack of proper information security controls at the Internal Revenue Service puts taxpayer and other sensitive data at risk, according to a report issued by the General Accountability Office (GAO).
Marcia Savage Apr 18 2005 5:38PM 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
GAO report: Weak security at SEC

GAO report: Weak security at SEC

Weak infosec controls at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) put sensitive data such as payroll and financial transactions at risk, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Marcia Savage Mar 28 2005 9:54PM Security
Phishers get a fright at the Opera

Phishers get a fright at the Opera

The Opera browser, currently the third most popular web browser is beefing up its security with new anti-phishing additions to its software. The Opera 8 browser will present users with detailed security information on whichever site is being viewed.
David Quainton Mar 1 2005 1:00PM Security
1.2m BofA customers at risk of identity theft

1.2m BofA customers at risk of identity theft

Bank of America (BofA) said computer tapes containing U.S. federal government customer information were lost during a shipment to a backup data center.
Marcia Savage Feb 28 2005 4:23PM Security
Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Lexus hits out at car virus claim

Car maker Lexus has hit back at stories suggesting its cars are vulnerable to mobile phone viruses. Having launched an investigation into the rumour a spokesman has dismissed the allegation as “without foundation”.
David Quainton Feb 16 2005 4:11PM Security
Gates lays out security plans at RSA

Gates lays out security plans at RSA

Microsoft's chairman and chief software architect Bill Gates pledged further commitment to help users and corporations improve their security, with special emphasis on preventing spyware and email-based malware.
Marcia Savage Feb 15 2005 6:05PM Security
PayPal confirms security breach at partner site

PayPal confirms security breach at partner site

Online payment website PayPal confirmed that a breach of security had taken place at one of its partner sites last weekend and exposed a number of email addresses to hackers.
René Millman Jan 26 2005 11:23AM Security
Time to change the way people look at infosec

Time to change the way people look at infosec

Staff Writers Jan 11 2005 1:01PM Security
Speaker held at JFK by NY immigration officials

Speaker held at JFK by NY immigration officials
John Sterlicchi Jan 10 2005 5:09PM Security
Seats at industry's top event filling up fast

Seats at industry's top event filling up fast

Tables for the SC Magazine Global Awards dinner are going quickly.
Illena Armstrong Jan 10 2005 4:00PM Security

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