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This section looks at some of the new technologies that are emerging, or could be upcoming in future months or years.

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New IM worm speaks your language

New IM worm speaks your language

Researchers at Akonix Systems said they found a new variant of the Kelvir instant messaging worm that adapts to the language of a user's system.
Marcia Savage Aug 24 2005 9:57PM Security
Phishers devising new techniques

Phishers devising new techniques

The number of conventional phishing attacks dipped slightly last month but the amount of crimeware designed to steal personal data increased, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).
Marcia Savage Aug 23 2005 5:06PM Security
Spyware hits new high

Spyware hits new high

Spyware is increasingly becoming the hacker's favorite weapon, despite efforts in the U.S. and elsewhere to legislate against it.
René Millman Aug 23 2005 3:02PM Security
NIST unveils new vulnerability database

NIST unveils new vulnerability database

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a new vulnerability database that integrates all publicly available federal vulnerability resources and provides links to industry resources.
Marcia Savage Aug 15 2005 5:55PM Security
New York enacts data breach law

New York enacts data breach law

New York state has enacted a law which will oblige companies and local government to disclose to customers if their personal information is hacked.
René Millman Aug 15 2005 2:26PM Security
Old school rules, new school tools

Old school rules, new school tools

It was a great security conference. The sponsored lunch had gone down a treat, the wine was excellent. The next speaker was being announced: "...will talk on the CIA Principles of Information Security." Yawn, that guy must be old enough to predate punched cards.
Andrew Yeomans Jul 29 2005 2:16PM Security
A new role to play for Mr Microsoft

A new role to play for Mr Microsoft

Stuart Okin once spent his life arguing that Microsoft was taking security seriously. Now he has to put this into practice. David Quainton reports
David Quainton Jul 29 2005 2:05PM Security
Intel to build new US factory

Intel to build new US factory

Intel has announced plans to build a 300mm wafer fabrication facility, which is set to be completed in the second half of 2007.
DVD Editor Jul 26 2005 4:16PM Hardware
The new breed of trojans

The new breed of trojans

A sinister new trend is emerging, with specially crafted trojans targeted at individual companies. The threat reveals the use of malware in industrial or even state-sponsored espionage.
René Millman Jul 22 2005 3:17PM Security
WANTED: A new breed of superhero

WANTED: A new breed of superhero

Phishing and identity theft is becoming more sophisticated and more successful, despite high-profile legal triumphs. David Quainton looks at how the phishers have advanced, and what we need to do to match them
David Quainton Jul 21 2005 3:43PM Security
DHS shakeup includes new cybersecurity post

DHS shakeup includes new cybersecurity post

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Wednesday unveiled a reorganization plan for his agency that includes a new assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications.
Marcia Savage Jul 13 2005 7:07PM Security
New type of wireless attack surfaces

New type of wireless attack surfaces

AirMagnet researchers are tracking a new kind of wireless attack that can flood a company's central authentication server.
Marcia Savage Jul 8 2005 10:15PM Security
Auditors are your new best friends

Auditors are your new best friends

When auditors come calling, CISOs often feel more burdened. But as GM’s Jay Taylor tells Marcia Savage, auditors can really help them
Marcia Savage Jun 16 2005 3:20PM 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
New disposal rule for consumer data kicks in

New disposal rule for consumer data kicks in

Starting Wednesday, businesses that have consumer report data must ensure that their methods for discarding such information adhere to certain guidelines.
Marcia Savage May 31 2005 5:21PM 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
KAZ sets up new business units

KAZ sets up new business units

Outsourcer KAZ has appointed two managers to head new business units focused on RFID and Microsoft ERP and CRM.
Staff Writers May 13 2005 3:23PM Telco/ISP
New research lab at Iowa State recreates cyberattacks

New research lab at Iowa State recreates cyberattacks

Iowa State University has unveiled a new research lab designed to realistically simulate internet attacks in order to better study their effects and lead to improved defenses.
Marcia Savage May 9 2005 5:41PM Security
New York AG claims web marketer installed spyware

New York AG claims web marketer installed spyware

New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday filed suit against an internet marketing firm, alleging that it secretly installed spyware and adware on consumers' computers.
Marcia Savage Apr 29 2005 4:30PM Security
House subcommittee approves new cybersecurity post

House subcommittee approves new cybersecurity post

A bill that would create an assistant secretary for cybersecurity in the Department of Homeland Security was unanimously approved this week by a House Homeland Security subcommittee.
Marcia Savage Apr 22 2005 8:50PM Security

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