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Virtumundo, now a worm, spreading via USB stick

Virtumundo, now a worm, spreading via USB stick

A long-standing trojan that serves as a malware-distribution service has found a new way to infect computers: via a USB stick or other removable device.
Greg Masters Mar 20 2009 11:45AM Security
McAfee: Malware will use web and USB sticks to spread in 2009

McAfee: Malware will use web and USB sticks to spread in 2009

McAfee predicts in the upcoming year that web-based malware and removable storage devices will be some of be the biggest threats to businesses.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 27 2009 3:31PM Security
Indonesia attacks bird flu with USB-based report system

Indonesia attacks bird flu with USB-based report system

The Australian government will partially fund the deployment of web and USB stick-based versions of a veterinary reporting system to track and report bird flu outbreaks in Indonesia.
Staff Writers Jan 23 2009 4:07PM Software
Open source USB key to $2bn school laptop plan

Open source USB key to $2bn school laptop plan

The Rudd Government’s promise of a laptop for every child could fail without at least $2 billion in public funding, but an alternative USB ‘computer’ system pioneered in France may be its saviour.
Ry Crozier Dec 10 2008 3:07PM Hardware
Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

The Pentagon has banned the use of portable USB drives after fears that they are being used to propagate viruses.
Iain Thomson Nov 26 2008 6:16AM Security
Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Pentagon recalls USB sticks over virus fears

Security concerns over global malware epidemic.
Iain Thomson Nov 25 2008 9:41AM Security
US military bans USB thumb drives

US military bans USB thumb drives

The U.S. Department of Defense has banned USB drives and other removable media after a worm hit military networks.
Angela Moscaritolo Nov 21 2008 9:53AM Security
SanDisk taps McAfee for USB drive security

SanDisk taps McAfee for USB drive security

Embedded anti-malware scanner designed to curb data losses.
Staff Writers Oct 23 2008 9:58AM Security
USB 3 creeps closer

USB 3 creeps closer

Intel has released a new set of tools which will allow hardware vendors to build chips for the upcoming version of the USB interface..
Shaun Nichols Aug 14 2008 4:06PM Hardware
USB set for turbo boost

USB set for turbo boost

2008 will mark the first year in which shipments of high-speed USB devices surpass sales of low-speed and full-speed USB-enabled devices, experts predict..
Robert Jaques May 1 2008 3:34PM Hardware
USB malware on the rise

USB malware on the rise

Around a tenth of all malware is designed to use portable storage media, such as removable USB drives, as an attack and spread vector..
Robert Jaques Apr 3 2008 7:31AM Security
Boffins develop wind-powered USB charger

Boffins develop wind-powered USB charger

Boffins have created a small fan-based charger that can help boost the battery life of consumer technology goods..
Matt Chapman Oct 22 2007 6:34AM Hardware
SafeNet releases iKey USB token to meet PCI DSS

SafeNet releases iKey USB token to meet PCI DSS

SafeNet has released a new version of its iKey USB security token.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 27 2007 11:58AM Security
IDF: Intel unveils new USB and vPro versions

IDF: Intel unveils new USB and vPro versions

Intel is one of a number of hi-tech companies to join the USB 3.0 Promoter Group to create a faster version of the Universal Serial Bus connection technology.
Tom Sanders Sep 20 2007 7:16AM Hardware
Sony plans fix for 'rootkit' USB sticks

Sony plans fix for 'rootkit' USB sticks

Sony is reportedly planning to issue a patch later this month which will remove software installed by its Micro Vault USB thumb drives.
Shaun Nichols Sep 6 2007 3:07PM Security
Sony halts production of rootkit USB sticks

Sony halts production of rootkit USB sticks

Sony has ceased production of three Microvault USB memory key models that pose a potential security risk to Windows computers.
Tom Sanders Sep 3 2007 2:55PM Security
USB encryption vendor suffers computer breach

USB encryption vendor suffers computer breach

A technology firm that recently entered the data security market reported this week that thieves infiltrated a company computer nearly two years ago, illegally accessing some 27,000 customer credit card files.
Dan Kaplan Jul 20 2007 10:12AM Security
Review: EndPointSecurity v3

Review: EndPointSecurity v3

GFi EndPointSecurity features the ability to control specific ports on client machines via Active Directory. Policy can be put in place to grant or deny users or groups of users access to USB ports, as well as other ports, such as firewire and other removable storage media.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jul 10 2007 1:52PM Security
Review: A-Key 4000 Token

Review: A-Key 4000 Token

This little USB storage device provides encrypted storage for data up to a gigabyte with all access controls embedded in the product.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jul 6 2007 8:08AM Security
Review: Sanctuary Device Control v4.1

Review: Sanctuary Device Control v4.1

SecureWave’s Sanctuary Device Control is part of a much larger suite of products that all fall into the Sanctuary line. While Device Control can secure against many I/O devices — including securing ports, such as firewire, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth — it has excellent control of USB devices, such as thumb drives.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Jul 5 2007 3:01PM Security

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