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New type of wireless attack surfaces

New type of wireless attack surfaces

AirMagnet researchers are tracking a new kind of wireless attack that can flood a company's central authentication server.
Marcia Savage Jul 8 2005 10:15PM Security
Lobby groups urges ratification of cybercrime convention

Lobby groups urges ratification of cybercrime convention

A coalition of industry groups has urged the Senate to ratify the Convention on Cybercrime and help prevent internet abuse.
David Quainton Jul 1 2005 12:39PM Security
US-CERT warns of Veritas flaw

US-CERT warns of Veritas flaw

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has issued an alert about a flaw in a Veritas Software data backup product, which it says is being actively exploited.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2005 5:45PM Security
Taking out the garbage of spam

Taking out the garbage of spam

The rise of email as a mission-critical commercial tool has led to one unfortunate side affect. A daily stream of garbage finds its way into our inboxes. Dealing with spam is the curse of modern business. Some spam even turns your own IT systems into spam transmitters so it is just as important to ensure your systems are not sending garbage out.
Paul Thackeray Jun 30 2005 10:43AM Security
Review: The Art of Intrusion

Review: The Art of Intrusion

Author Kevin Mitnick & William Simon
Jon Tullett Jun 30 2005 12:00AM Security
Class-action lawsuit filed in wake of credit-card breach

Class-action lawsuit filed in wake of credit-card breach

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California on behalf of credit-card holders and merchants against CardSystems Solutions, Visa, and MasterCard after a security breach that exposed 40 million credit cards to potential fraud.
Marcia Savage Jun 29 2005 6:01PM Security
Scrushy experiences joy of SOX and walks free

Scrushy experiences joy of SOX and walks free

The U.S. governments first attempted prosecution under Sarbanes-Oxley has ended in failure.
David Quainton Jun 29 2005 5:25PM Security
The male of the species is more deadly than the female

The male of the species is more deadly than the female

Male workers are irresponsible spreaders of spyware and viruses, a new report claims.
David Quainton Jun 29 2005 11:20AM Security
University of Connecticut server breached

University of Connecticut server breached

A server containing personal data of 72,000 students, faculty, and staff at the University of Connecticut was breached by a hacker that exploited an vulnerability in the system.
Marcia Savage Jun 28 2005 5:49PM Security
BJ's Wholesale Club settles FTC charges of lax security

BJ's Wholesale Club settles FTC charges of lax security

BJ's Wholesale Club has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it failed to protect sensitive customer data, which led to millions in fraudulent purchases.
Marcia Savage Jun 21 2005 5:13PM Security
Debate» IPS promises much in terms of extra security for networks, but the promise is a false one

Debate» IPS promises much in terms of extra security for networks, but the promise is a false one
Ron Smith Jun 21 2005 12:39PM Security
Make mobility a part of your strategy

Make mobility a part of your strategy
Staff Writers Jun 21 2005 10:48AM Security
U.S. is biggest source of online fraud

U.S. is biggest source of online fraud

More than four-fifths of fraudulent online transactions originate in the U.S. according to a new study.
René Millman Jun 16 2005 5:06PM Security
It’s just another line of defense

It’s just another line of defense

Intrusion prevention might take over where detection fails, but it doesn’t mean that IPS is a magic bullet, says Marcia Savage
Marcia Savage Jun 16 2005 12:46PM Security
The dark side of Google’s power

The dark side of Google’s power

The world’s most popular web search engine is also a really useful hackers’ tool. Richard Hollis reveals the tricks of the trade
Richard Hollis Jun 16 2005 11:20AM Security
Panda rates Britney top of virus spreading pops

Panda rates Britney top of virus spreading pops

Popstar and reality show vixen Britney Spears is the celebrity most frequently used to spread computer viruses, an antivirus firm has revealed.
David Quainton Jun 14 2005 4:14PM Security
Check Point charlies hit a spot of patchy bother

Check Point charlies hit a spot of patchy bother

Up to 50,000 users experienced firewall crashes after buggy Zone Labs’ ZoneAlarm firewall updates were released.
David Quainton Jun 13 2005 3:42PM Security
Don't buy your way out of trouble

Don't buy your way out of trouble

The problem with most security companies is they are very product driven - you name your security problem, and they can sell you a product to fix it. Whilst it's always tempting to think that you can fix a problem by buying something from a catalogue, the reality is often very different.
Adrian Polley Jun 13 2005 11:20AM Security
Citigroup notifies 3.9 million customers of lost tapes with their data

Citigroup notifies 3.9 million customers of lost tapes with their data

Citigroup on Monday said it is notifying 3.9 million consumer lending customers that computer tapes containing their personal data were lost by UPS while enroute to a credit bureau.
Marcia Savage Jun 6 2005 8:13PM Security
Bank of America launches strong authentication service

Bank of America launches strong authentication service

Troubled Bank of America is rolling out a new authentication service for its online customers in an attempt to reduce fraud and identity theft.
Marcia Savage May 26 2005 11:11PM Security

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