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Academics warn of 'significant threat' of spyware epidemic

Academics warn of 'significant threat' of spyware epidemic

The extensive proliferation of covert and malicious spyware is posing an increasingly significant threat for internet users, a comprehensive new study by University of Washington computer scientists warned today.
William Eazel Feb 7 2006 10:32AM Security
Dial ‘D’ for DoS; VoIP’s hidden security threat

Dial ‘D’ for DoS; VoIP’s hidden security threat

Communication technology experts have released a report highlighting inherent security issues with VoIP applications such as Skype and Vonage that could give online criminals an opportunity to operate undetected.
William Eazel Jan 30 2006 9:46AM Security
Fastest growing malware threat: bots

Fastest growing malware threat: bots

Bots are the fastest growing malware threat, with more than 10,000 new variants detected last year, security firm Panda Labs said Thursday.
Dan Kaplan Jan 27 2006 9:12PM Security
Threat of the month: DRM Rootkits

Threat of the month: DRM Rootkits

What is it? DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, describing any number of methods that content providers enlist to try to exercise control over what you can do with a digital document. Recently Sony BMG released a CD protected by a “rootkit,” a tool often used by hackers/malware authors to hide their tracks on a system.
Staff Writers Jan 11 2006 9:41PM Security
Review: Enterprise Threat Shield

Review: Enterprise Threat Shield

Surfcontrol’s Enterprise Threat Shield is a little different from the other products that we tested. Rather than just providing anti-spyware tools, the system also scans P2P traffic, games and instant messenger clients by using dedicated databases.
Christopher Moody Jan 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Mobile email threat to enterprises

Mobile email threat to enterprises

Mobile email is on the verge of becoming mainstream, according to a new survey. But experts warn that enterprises must have strict policies in place to stop mobile devices from spreading malware.
René Millman Nov 28 2005 2:15PM Security
PC users underestimate malware threat

PC users underestimate malware threat

Ordinary PC users do not take computer security seriously enough and are not prepared to pay for it, a BT chief has said.
René Millman Nov 24 2005 2:46PM Security
Businesses view Sony DRM as 'security threat'

Businesses view Sony DRM as 'security threat'

Nearly all business PC users believe Sony's DRM copy protection to be a security threat, according to a new survey.
René Millman Nov 14 2005 1:27PM Security
Messaging - is it an instant threat?

Messaging - is it an instant threat?

Instant messaging (IM) has triumphed in the past 2-3 years among personal internet users as well as within companies.
Dr. Horst Oct 3 2005 11:19AM Security
Debate» Voice over IP networks pose a security threat to enterprises and their users

Debate» Voice over IP networks pose a security threat to enterprises and their users
David Endler Jul 22 2005 3:27PM Security
Viruses on the increase: report

Viruses on the increase: report

The time it takes for a PC to get infected by an internet worm is dropping, according to a security firm.
Staff Writers Jul 5 2005 11:02AM Security
Pod slurping threat to company data

Pod slurping threat to company data

A security researcher has warned how easy it is to copy vast amounts of confidential files using an iPod, a small copying program and some social engineering.
René Millman Jun 24 2005 4:35PM Security
Insider attack now biggest threat to banks

Insider attack now biggest threat to banks

Insider attacks have become the biggest threat to financial networks, according to a new study.
René Millman Jun 23 2005 2:39PM Security
Alluring images hoodwink users

Alluring images hoodwink users

People are being lured into opening worm-carrying emails by subject lines referring to alluring pictures.
Vivienne Fisher May 30 2005 4:19PM Security
'Shocking' new zombie internet threat

'Shocking' new zombie internet threat

An average of 172,009 new zombies surfaced on the internet every day this month, according to recently released research by CipherTrust.
Marcia Savage May 26 2005 10:07PM Security
Spyware threat to Apple Tiger OS

Spyware threat to Apple Tiger OS

A new form of malware raises the possibility of spyware installing itself on Apple Macs.
René Millman May 10 2005 12:36PM Security
Australians risking online threats

Australians risking online threats

A security vendor survey has suggested that most Australians use the internet for bill-paying and personal banking but don't take adequate precautions against online threats.
Staff Writers May 9 2005 11:23AM Security
WatchGuard: Consider dumping IE due to spyware threat

WatchGuard: Consider dumping IE due to spyware threat

With most spyware targeting Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE), network administrators might want to consider deploying a different browser, according WatchGuard Technologies.
Marcia Savage May 4 2005 10:44PM Security
UK critical infrastructure under threat

UK critical infrastructure under threat

The National Infrastructure Security Co-ordination Centre (NICSS) is need of a shake-up in order to protect the UK's critical infrastructure, according to a Labour peer.
René Millman Apr 28 2005 10:39AM Security
2 MINUTES ON… Keyloggers: invisible threat

2 MINUTES ON… Keyloggers: invisible threat

The recent attempted robbery of £220 million from the Sumitomo Mitsui Bank in London last month has brought the problem of spyware and keyloggers into sharp relief.
René Millman Apr 19 2005 12:29PM Security

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