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Malicious World Cup website ponders why Zidane did it

Malicious World Cup website ponders why Zidane did it

In just a few weeks, Zinedine Zidane has gone from revered soccer superstar to demonized World Cup goat to bait for malicious code.
Frank Washkuch Jul 17 2006 7:44PM Security
Only we can save the world wide web

Only we can save the world wide web

One of the delegates at the closed Executive Security Action Forum, held before the RSA conference this year, asked: "What will the internet look like – and will it even be there for our children?"
Paul Simmonds Jul 12 2006 2:35PM Security
Access in a compliance world

Access in a compliance world

Regulatory pressures continue to shape the demand for "more security" in IT operations. Sarbanes-Oxley is being implemented with a fair bit of grumbling, but it has caused many organizations to strengthen their security posture. CIOs who were previously stymied in their efforts to implement security programs can now wave the "Sarbanes-Oxley flag" to justify their IT investments.
Mary Ann Jul 6 2006 9:17PM Security
Firms fail to control World Cup access

Firms fail to control World Cup access

IT professionals are losing productivity because they are failing to control employee access to football on the internet, according to a security company.
Matt Chapman Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Security
World Cup worms entice soccer fans

World Cup worms entice soccer fans

The World Cup continues to generate opportunities for malware creators to spread their work, experts warned yesterday.
Ericka Chickowski Jun 21 2006 4:24PM Security
Two new World Cup worms appear

Two new World Cup worms appear

Two new email worms are exploiting interest in the World Cup to attack computers and turn them into part of a botnet.
René Millman Jun 21 2006 11:46AM Security
Spam and spyware threat to Angolan - and other - World Cup fans

Spam and spyware threat to Angolan - and other - World Cup fans

Fans of the Angolan national football team are more likely to be targeted by spam and spyware than any other fan, according to new research.
René Millman Jun 14 2006 3:12PM Security
World Cup worm sent off to email users

World Cup worm sent off to email users

Think you’ve just scored tickets for the FIFA 2006 World Cup in Germany next month? Think again – and be careful.
Frank Washkuch May 26 2006 6:21PM Security
World Cup 'a drain on bandwidth,' study says

World Cup 'a drain on bandwidth,' study says

Organizations face a potential drain on bandwidth and employee productivity when streaming online coverage of the FIFA World Cup becomes available in two week's time, according to a recent poll.
René Millman May 25 2006 3:22PM Security
Trojan targets World of Warcraft gamers

Trojan targets World of Warcraft gamers

Users of the popular role-playing game "World of Warcraft" are the target of a new trojan that aims to steal gamers’ passwords.
Frank Washkuch May 8 2006 6:59PM Security
World Cup trojan aims to fake out soccer fans

World Cup trojan aims to fake out soccer fans

Security experts warned football fans about a new trojan that poses as a wallchart for the FIFA World Cup tournament taking place in Germany in five weeks.
René Millman May 5 2006 10:26AM Security
World without frontiers

World without frontiers

Two years ago, the Jericho Forum set itself the task of persuading vendors to prepare for a ‘deperimeterised’ global security landscape. Jan Howells assesses its success so far
Jan Howells Mar 9 2006 10:24AM Security
Privacy in a paperless world

Privacy in a paperless world

When it comes to safeguarding electronic paper trails, Tess Koleczek is a master.
Joseph C. Feb 8 2006 8:29PM Security
Majority of world worried about internet fraud

Majority of world worried about internet fraud

Forty-five percent of consumers worldwide are willing to switch to financial institutions that offer more security protection, according to newly conducted research.
William Eazel Nov 29 2005 4:05PM Security
Cyber gamers vie for world glory in Singapore

Cyber gamers vie for world glory in Singapore

SINGAPORE - More than 700 computer game enthusiasts are gathering in Singapore to take part in the world's biggest competition for computer and video games.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2005 3:29PM Software
OECD claims developing world easy spam prey

OECD claims developing world easy spam prey

Spam is hurting developing countries more than their industrialized partners, according to a new report.
David Quainton Jun 1 2005 12:48PM Security
World Cup Sober worm goes stellar

World Cup Sober worm goes stellar

The Sober worm is now infecting one in every 22 emails as its rise continues. Propagating itself on the back of emails pretending to be football World Cup tickets the Sober-N variant has now infiltrated over 40 countries.
David Quainton May 5 2005 12:06PM Security
This time it's the Sober causing World Cup problems

This time it's the Sober causing World Cup problems

A new Sober worm is raising threat levels after luring fans through the offer of World Cup Football tickets.
David Quainton May 3 2005 12:08PM Security
World of Warcraft reaches 1.5 million subscribers

World of Warcraft reaches 1.5 million subscribers

World of Warcraft, the online role-playing game from Blizzard Entertainment, has reached 1.5 million subscribers worldwide.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2005 1:54PM Software
Welcome to the new world order

Welcome to the new world order

Virus writers are as active as they ever were, warns Marcia Savage. But villains and spammers now want to use them and their tricks
Marcia Savage Mar 16 2005 12:32PM Security

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