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Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Customers conducting early deployment of next-generation Microsoft products hit the trifecta today.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 10:12PM Security
Microsoft, eEye release advisories for Word flaw

Microsoft, eEye release advisories for Word flaw

Microsoft released an advisory Monday for the recently reported MS Word vulnerability that could open up affected PCs to remote code execution.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 6:38PM Security
CA CTO makes tracks for VC firm

CA CTO makes tracks for VC firm

CA lost its second key executive in as many months with the unexpected announcement yesterday that its chief technology officer would be jumping ship to a well-known venture capital firm.
Ericka Chickowski May 12 2006 10:34PM Security
Threats for $ale

Threats for $ale

As if dealing with skyrocketing numbers of new vulnerabilities each day is not enough, the IT security world must now brace for a new challenge: an emerging underground vulnerability market that could result in more zero-day attacks.
Dan Kaplan May 10 2006 8:02PM Security
Viruses still the biggest IT fear for U.K. firms

Viruses still the biggest IT fear for U.K. firms

The vast majority of U.K.-based small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that viruses are the biggest security threat to their IT systems, according to new research.
William Eazel May 9 2006 10:11AM Security
Protection for hire

Protection for hire

Hosted services are gaining in popularity. But should you put your faith in the people who offer IT security? Robert Jaques reports
Robert Jaques May 2 2006 4:35PM Security
Phishers using VoIP for new scheme

Phishers using VoIP for new scheme

A messaging security firm identified two new attacks this week that use voice over internet protocol (VoIP) to carry out phishing schemes.
Dan Kaplan Apr 27 2006 9:42PM Security
Another IE vulnerability for Microsoft

Another IE vulnerability for Microsoft

Security experts are warning PC users this week about another zero-day Internet Explorer (IE) vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code to compromise systems.
Dan Kaplan Apr 25 2006 7:02PM Security
RSA acquires PassMark for almost $45 million

RSA acquires PassMark for almost $45 million

RSA Security announced today it has acquired PassMark Security, a leader in online banking authentication solutions, for $44.7 million
Dan Kaplan Apr 24 2006 8:10PM Security
DOJ snags San Diego man for USC breach

DOJ snags San Diego man for USC breach

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced yesterday that it charged a San Diego man for hacking into the University of Southern California’s student application system and accessing personal records.
Ericka Chickowski Apr 21 2006 9:45PM Security
Demand ramps up for all-in-one security solutions

Demand ramps up for all-in-one security solutions

The complexity of managing security technologies is the third-highest challenge organizations will face over the next year, according to IDC.
William Eazel Apr 21 2006 1:19PM Security
OECD calls for global war on spam

OECD calls for global war on spam

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has launched a global campaign to step up cross-border law-enforcement cooperation to combat spam.
William Eazel Apr 21 2006 1:16PM Security
Novell acquires e-Security for $72M

Novell acquires e-Security for $72M

Novell announced Wednesday that it has paid $72 million to acquire e-Security, a developer of real-time event monitoring, response and reporting software.
William Eazel Apr 20 2006 10:04AM Security
Review: MIMEsweeper for Web

Review: MIMEsweeper for Web

Clearswift's MIMEsweeper for Web applies the company's email filtering system to the internet. It will install on a single Windows 2000/2003 server and works as a web proxy, scanning all requests.
Peter Stephenson,CeRNS, Apr 14 2006 12:00AM Security
MySpace taps Microsoft security bigwig for CSO gig

MySpace taps Microsoft security bigwig for CSO gig

Hugely popular social networking site MySpace.com has hired a chief security officer, naming a Microsoft executive to help protect the online community’s more than 68 million members.
Dan Kaplan Apr 11 2006 8:54PM Security
Readying for Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Readying for Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Tomorrow will be one of the busiest days of the month for IT security professionals updating their anti-malware protection.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2006 6:36PM Security
Red Hat buys JBoss for 350M

Red Hat buys JBoss for 350M

Raleigh, N.C.,-based open source solution provider Red Hat announced today that it will buy open source middleware provider JBoss for at least $350 million.
Frank Washkuch Apr 10 2006 5:17PM Security
A dress code for your network

A dress code for your network

The huge explosion in mobile working has made organisations recognise the need for effective endpoint security, writes Robert Jaques.
Robert Jaques Apr 5 2006 3:43PM Security
Old patch for new McAfee flaw

Old patch for new McAfee flaw

A 2003 patch has been recommended as the solution for a newly discovered McAfee security flaw – revealed by a rival researcher - in its WebShield product.
Frank Washkuch Apr 4 2006 8:34PM Security
Are American firms ready for wireless?

Are American firms ready for wireless?

Businesses have cited security concerns as the primary reason not to deploy wireless and remote computers, a new global survey has found.
Dan Kaplan Apr 4 2006 8:01PM Security

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