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Watch your threats

Watch your threats

George Washington University needed to boost its vulnerability scanning in a mixed system environment. By Marcia Savage
Marcia Savage Nov 11 2005 4:10PM Security
IM threats decline but grow in sophistication

IM threats decline but grow in sophistication

Threats to instant-messaging systems dropped 33 percent last month, according to Akonix Systems, a supplier of IM security products.
Marcia Savage Sep 7 2005 11:18PM Security
3Com targets zero-day threats with reward program

3Com targets zero-day threats with reward program

In an effort to thwart zero-day attacks, 3Com is launching a program that rewards security researchers for finding vulnerabilities.
Marcia Savage Jul 22 2005 9:41PM Security
IM threats skyrocket

IM threats skyrocket

The number of attacks targeting instant message programs shot up 400 percent in the second quarter of this year, according to research from IM security firm Akonix.
Marcia Savage Jul 5 2005 4:56PM Security
Federal agencies need to bolster efforts against new threats

Federal agencies need to bolster efforts against new threats

Emerging threats such as phishing and spyware pose hazards to federal IT systems and more needs to be done to protect them, according to a report released Monday by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage Jun 14 2005 2:18PM Security
Panel: Threats growing, solutions difficult

Panel: Threats growing, solutions difficult

A panel of security experts provided a bleak view of the internet, noting it as a battleground where criminals are launching sophisticated attacks that are hard to thwart.
Marcia Savage Jun 2 2005 8:59PM Security
Mass-mailers decline but mobile threats and phishing rise

Mass-mailers decline but mobile threats and phishing rise

Mass-mailer viruses tapered off in the first quarter of this year but mobile viruses, phishing attacks, and exploits of software vulnerabilities emerged as top threats, according to a report by McAfee's AVERT research unit.
Marcia Savage Apr 25 2005 4:55PM Security
Death threats, the Mafia, and Steve

Death threats, the Mafia, and Steve

Out on the Thames is a man who cannot stop rocking the boat. David Quainton gets inside Spamhaus.org
David Quainton Apr 19 2005 10:20AM Security
Saddam death worm and IM virus pose new threats

Saddam death worm and IM virus pose new threats

A new virus is worming its way around the internet posing as evidence that Saddam Hussein is dead. Cashing in on the continued unrest and interest in Iraq the worm spreads via email and supposes that Hussein was shot dead in a bungled escape bid from custody.
David Quainton Feb 3 2005 4:22PM Security
Avoiding internet threats top security spending driver

Avoiding internet threats top security spending driver

The main motivator for spending money on IT security is preventing external threats that interfere with business, according to a survey of enterprises conducted by AberdeenGroup.
Marcia Savage Feb 2 2005 11:38PM Security
All police to get training to combat hacker threats

All police to get training to combat hacker threats

The police force is to be taught the value of IT knowledge in a new course about tackling IT-related crimes.
David Quainton Jan 20 2005 3:33PM Security
United we stand: Combined approach beats threats

United we stand: Combined approach beats threats

Co-operation between states is turning the tables on the cybercriminals. William Pelgrin tells Marcia Savage how the process works
Marcia Savage Dec 3 2004 11:24AM Security
Extortion threats making firms pay out demands

Extortion threats making firms pay out demands

By John Nov 12 2004 5:05PM Security
News International nips wireless threats in bud

News International nips wireless threats in bud
Jon Tullett Nov 12 2004 5:01PM Security
Vendors struggle to cope with WLAN security threats

Vendors struggle to cope with WLAN security threats

The market for wireless local area network (WLAN) security technologies is growing "phenomenally", but vendors are struggling to keep up with the fast-moving nature of WLAN security threats, industry experts have warned.
Robert Jaques Sep 29 2004 11:28AM Security
Why are people ignoring the danger posed by blended threats?

Why are people ignoring the danger posed by blended threats?

Cisco’s recent announcement that it will incorporate Trend Micro virus and worm technologies with its intrusion-detection system software used on its routers and switches, is excellent news for anyone concerned with IT security. With the rise of more sophisticated attacks – blended threats - a more proactive approach to security is not just necessary, but vital. This is an approach we've been taking for two years now, so it’s always pleasing to see Cisco validating our market by adopting it in such a way.
Bruce Hendrix Jun 21 2004 4:40PM Security
Blended threats rising, says Symantec

Blended threats rising, says Symantec

Blended threats are continuing to rise, whilst the gap between vulnerabilities being discovered and used in attacks is shrinking, according to new research from Symantec.
Steve Gold Mar 18 2004 3:25PM Security
Prepare for more threats on Valentine’s Day

Prepare for more threats on Valentine’s Day

Akonix Systems, an enterprise security solutions provider, is warning companies to be on guard for additional infosec threats come Valentine’s Day.
Illena Armstrong Jan 28 2004 9:50PM Security
Security Threats of Pervasive Computing

Security Threats of Pervasive Computing

Remember when we had telephone booths on every street corner?
Dave Lang Jan 19 2004 9:41AM Security
e-Security Threats aren't Just the Enemy of the Corporate

e-Security Threats aren't Just the Enemy of the Corporate

They may not have as many employees, generate the same size revenues or have the million-plus customer base of the large enterprises, but when it comes to Internet security, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) face exactly the same risks as larger organizations when they incorporate e-business and e-commerce into their traditional business models.
Ralph Shaw Jan 14 2004 2:48PM Security

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