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How business learned to love open source

How business learned to love open source

More and more proprietary security tools use some open-source code. What are the advantages for companies?
Jim Carr Nov 9 2005 4:23PM Security
Macromedia urges update to fix Flash flaw

Macromedia urges update to fix Flash flaw

Macromedia announced a vulnerability in its Flash Player 7 program earlier this month, warning users that they could leave PCs open to malicious code.
Frank Washkuch Nov 8 2005 10:45PM Security
Security still a major barrier to converged IP network

Security still a major barrier to converged IP network

Nearly two-thirds of chief executives think that security is the most critical barrier to implementing a converged IP network, according to a new survey.
René Millman Nov 8 2005 5:05PM Security
Kids more likely to take online risks at home rather than at school

Kids more likely to take online risks at home rather than at school

While home computer use for fun, games and emailing friends is common among children, it also offers kids more opportunity to engage in risky internet activities, recent research has warned.
William Eazel Nov 7 2005 12:30PM Security
Microsoft urges US government to revamp data privacy laws

Microsoft urges US government to revamp data privacy laws

Microsoft has called on the US government to implement a "comprehensive legislative approach" to the issue of data privacy.
William Eazel Nov 4 2005 12:29PM Security
AOL Instant Messenger worm harbinger of worse malware to come

AOL Instant Messenger worm harbinger of worse malware to come

Security experts have warned that a new generation of hybrid malware is being developed that targets Instant Messenger (IM) networks to propagate.
William Eazel Nov 3 2005 9:45AM Security
Canadian University takes IT security back to school

Canadian University takes IT security back to school

Ryerson University, a Toronto, Ontario-based university, has completed a wide ranging IT security infrastructure upgrade centering on deployment of over 40 enterprise security appliances to protect its IT network, which supports over 50,000 student, employee and alumni users.
William Eazel Oct 31 2005 10:27AM Security
Microsoft and U.S. government aim to kill zombies at Halloween

Microsoft and U.S. government aim to kill zombies at Halloween

Microsoft, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Action, a public watchdog and education group, have launched a campaign aimed at helping consumers prevent their computers from getting turned into zombies.
William Eazel Oct 31 2005 10:19AM Security
Mixed reaction to new internet safety campaign

Mixed reaction to new internet safety campaign

Security experts have pleaded with the U.K. Government to tackle the problem of hacking and zombie networks by targeting ISPs who let malware through their networks and onto end users' computers.
René Millman Oct 28 2005 1:21PM Security
Security fears threaten to cut off IP telephony adoption

Security fears threaten to cut off IP telephony adoption

Concerns about the security of internet protocol (IP) telephony systems are threatening to slow adoption of the technology by businesses in the United States, new research has claimed.
William Eazel Oct 28 2005 10:57AM Security
Working group aims to lock down VoIP Security

Working group aims to lock down VoIP Security

The Voice over IP Security Alliance (VOIPSA) today released what it claims is the first comprehensive list of Voice over IP (VoIP) security threats.
William Eazel Oct 27 2005 11:29AM Security
Hackers resort to guerrilla tactics

Hackers resort to guerrilla tactics

Hackers are more likely to make regular, small-scale attacks on networks instead of trying to cause complete system shutdown, according to new research.
René Millman Oct 26 2005 2:10PM Security
Four-fifth of DNS servers open to DoS and Pharming attacks

Four-fifth of DNS servers open to DoS and Pharming attacks

Over 80 percent of public DNS servers around the world are open to pharming and DoS attacks, according to a new study.
René Millman Oct 25 2005 1:19PM Security
Debate: The digital Mafia isn’t just hype – it really exists, and it has the power to do real damage

Debate: The digital Mafia isn’t just hype – it really exists, and it has the power to do real damage
Pete Simpson Oct 21 2005 5:21PM Security
Get ready to learn the truth

Get ready to learn the truth

More access to code means people are bound to be finding more flaws, says Gunter Ollmann
Gunter Ollmann Oct 21 2005 4:04PM Security
IBM aims to boost SOA security with DataPower acquisition

IBM aims to boost SOA security with DataPower acquisition

In a bid to improve the security of its business application software IBM has agreed a take over of DataPower, privately-held provider of products designed help improve security and speed the processing of computer transactions.
William Eazel Oct 20 2005 10:26AM Security
Ex-MI5 chief brands encryption 'a momentary problem to overcome'

Ex-MI5 chief brands encryption 'a momentary problem to overcome'

The former head of MI5 (Britain's secret intelligence agency) said that technology has made the work of spies much easier - but better encryption techniques have made it easier for terrorists to protect their secrets.
René Millman Oct 18 2005 2:21PM Security
Phishing and pharming set to soar, groups warn

Phishing and pharming set to soar, groups warn

U.S. consumer groups have warned of a growing danger from phishing and pharming attacks.
William Eazel Oct 18 2005 10:25AM Security
Microsoft set to ignite desktop security price war

Microsoft set to ignite desktop security price war

Enterprises can look forward to cheaper antivirus and anti-spyware software after Microsoft enters the desktop security market next year, industry experts predict.
William Eazel Oct 18 2005 10:17AM Security
Microsoft aims to boost IT security

Microsoft aims to boost IT security

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Mike Nash, corporate vice president of the software giant's Security Technology Unit, have outlined a strategy and product road map that they claim will help boost IT security for the firm's customers.
William Eazel Oct 12 2005 10:18AM Security

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