laptop security

Self-destruct laptops foil thieves

Self-destruct laptops foil thieves

UK firm Virtuity has come up with a 'self-destruct' technology based on Wi-Fi and radio frequency ID tags that kicks into action when a laptop is moved from its designated space..
Guy Dixon Feb 20 2008 8:11AM Hardware
Data breaches in 2007, will bring action in 2008

Data breaches in 2007, will bring action in 2008

After last year's big breaches, new laws on handling confidential data won't be far off, so get ready now.
Ian Castle Feb 15 2008 12:07PM Security
Assess risk and determine encryption needs, urges Privacy Commissioner

Assess risk and determine encryption needs, urges Privacy Commissioner

Following the UK government’s decision to ban the removal of un-encrypted laptops from government buildings, Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis is urging organisations to conduct risk assessments to determine whether their stored data requires encryption security.
Negar Salek Jan 29 2008 7:01PM Security
UK blocks government laptops from leaving the building

UK blocks government laptops from leaving the building

The UK government has banned laptops leaving government buildings unless the contents are encrypted.
Iain Thomson Jan 24 2008 10:36AM Security
HP laptops contain ActiveX bugs

HP laptops contain ActiveX bugs

A number of Hewlett-Packard notebook models are vulnerable to an ActiveX attack that could permit a hacker to execute malicious code.
Dan Kaplan Dec 13 2007 9:32AM Security

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