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Criminals will take $2.8B out of ecommerce in 2005

Criminals will take $2.8B out of ecommerce in 2005

Dollar losses from ecommerce fraud are rising, with newly published research predicting that cyber fraudsters will steal more than $2.8 billion during 2005, an 8-percent increase over the year before.
William Eazel Nov 15 2005 11:12AM Security
Keeping out the data thieves

Keeping out the data thieves

The digitization of virtually all of modern businesses’ intellectual property puts us in a situation today where we are vulnerable to a new breed of security threat. High capacity digital storage devices, such as the USB flash drives, home broadband connections with VPN and the threat of malware are all mechanisms by which thieves can get their hands on your data.
Staff Writers Oct 26 2005 3:25PM Security
Debate: Traditional firewalls have outlived their usefulness and should be thrown out with the trash

Debate: Traditional firewalls have outlived their usefulness and should be thrown out with the trash
Andrew Stern Oct 21 2005 5:06PM Security
Take the pain out of patching

Take the pain out of patching

It is a constant race to keep up with the virus writers as they push out exploits for newly published vulnerabilities. René Millman looks at the secret of successful patch management
René Millman Oct 21 2005 2:07PM Security
Take the pain out of patching

Take the pain out of patching

Television news anchors became the news in August when they had to apologize on-air for computer problems affecting their broadcast. The world watched as ABC and CNN were struck by the Zotob worm.
Rene Millman Oct 10 2005 6:45PM Security
Researcher lashes out at Oracle's security effort

Researcher lashes out at Oracle's security effort

A vulnerability researcher has attacked Oracle for failing to tackle a number of flaws in its software products.
René Millman Oct 7 2005 1:20PM Security
Swift virus writers wheel out one-week worm

Swift virus writers wheel out one-week worm

Hackers have created a worm that exploits Microsoft vulnerabilities, including one that was only announced last week.
David Quainton Aug 15 2005 10:52AM 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
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
Know your customers, inside and out

Know your customers, inside and out

The best way to work with the Patriot Act is to stay one step ahead of the pack, says Kristin Lovejoy
Kristin Lovejoy May 9 2005 12:37PM Security
Pull out the pin and stand back

Pull out the pin and stand back

It must be that time of year again. The evenings are getting lighter, the birds are singing and yet again a survey has found that many computer users are blissfully unaware of the need to securely erase data.
Nick Barron, Apr 19 2005 11:39AM Security
Jericho finally sets out vision of open networks

Jericho finally sets out vision of open networks

IT security pressure group the Jericho Forum has finally published the white paper outlining its vision for open, secure networks.
René Millman Mar 17 2005 2:46PM Security
Gates maps out future for Microsoft anti-virus

Gates maps out future for Microsoft anti-virus

Microsoft boss Bill Gates pledged further action to help users and firms improve security when he opened the RSA conference in San Francisco late February.
Marcia Savage Mar 17 2005 12:56PM Security
RSA strides out of safe zone to secure future

RSA strides out of safe zone to secure future

RSA launched a consumer service offering and an appliance at its San Francisco annual conference late February, strategic steps analysts said were bold but necessary.
Jon Tullett Mar 17 2005 12:34PM 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
DC sets out tough new spam law

DC sets out tough new spam law

The District of Columbia has introduced legislation to cut down on the proliferation of spam.
David Quainton Feb 1 2005 3:41PM Security
Web browsers battling it out to be number one

Web browsers battling it out to be number one
Nick Barron Jan 11 2005 12:22PM Security
Watch out for card skimming: Police

Watch out for card skimming: Police

Christmas shoppers and holiday bargain hunters are being warned about potential fraud from credit card skimming.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 25 2004 12:00AM Security
Watch out for auto reply: Trend Micro

Watch out for auto reply: Trend Micro

Email auto-reply for staff away from the office could potentially help hackers and spammers find identity theft opportunities, according to a content security firm.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2004 12:00AM Security

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