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Coverage of new security research as it emerges from the industry trenches. You'll find articles including security conference coverage, snapshots of technical papers and videos.

Encryption tool keeps conversations confidential

Encryption tool keeps conversations confidential

Financial services firms may need to consider extra security for voice communications.
Daniel Robinson Nov 21 2007 9:53AM Security
Research faces 'perfect storm' of data

Research faces 'perfect storm' of data

Scientific research is facing a revolution caused by increases in computational power and methods, according to leading academics.
Iain Thomson Oct 30 2007 6:39AM Storage
Saudis build US$10bn IT research centre

Saudis build US$10bn IT research centre

The cornerstone has been laid on the King Abdulla University of Science and Technology (Kaust) a new US$10bn university in Saudi Arabia devoted to pure research and applied sciences.
Iain Thomson Oct 30 2007 6:39AM Hardware
Moving data securely requires a good tool kit

Moving data securely requires a good tool kit

For decades we have fussed around with how we describe our profession. It started with “data security,” evolved to “computer security,” and then took off in several directions.
Peter Stephenson, Oct 25 2007 10:49AM Security
Marshal releases Web filtering product

Marshal releases Web filtering product

Security vendor Marshal has announced the availability of Web content filtering product, WebMarshal 6.0, a single unified console designed for businesses of any size.
Staff Writers Oct 24 2007 2:31PM Security
Tool checks for Vista migration issues

Tool checks for Vista migration issues

ScriptLogic has made available a free tool to aid IT departments in planning a migration to Windows Vista.
Daniel Robinson Oct 12 2007 7:01AM Software
PC Tools launches global threat research site

PC Tools launches global threat research site

PC Tools has launched a global threat analysis website that provides users with detailed information on suspected security risks in minutes.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2007 4:55PM Security
PC Tools launches global threat research site

PC Tools launches global threat research site

PC Tools has launched a global threat analysis website that provides users with detailed information on suspected security risks in minutes.
Staff Writers Sep 21 2007 2:44PM Security
RSA unveils centralised security management tool

RSA unveils centralised security management tool

RSA has released a new version of its Card Manager software to centrally manage various security authentication tools.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 20 2007 9:59AM Security
EU gives nod to laser fusion research

EU gives nod to laser fusion research

The European Union has approved a £500m programme to conduct research into laser-based nuclear fusion.
Staff Writers Sep 5 2007 11:35AM Hardware
Windows piracy tool goes haywire

Windows piracy tool goes haywire

A problem with Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) over the weekend caused some users to mistakenly have their copies of Windows XP and Vista labeled as fraudulent.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2007 12:09PM Security
Asia leading world in research growth

Asia leading world in research growth

But quality of US research considered higher.
Simon Burns Aug 3 2007 11:22AM Training & Development
Secunia offers free patch scanning tool

Secunia offers free patch scanning tool

Vulnerability testing firm Secunia has released the beta version of a new tool that automatically checks the patch status of 4,200 applications.
Iain Thomson Jul 25 2007 2:28PM Security
Researchers show off 'Harry Potter' style invisibility cloak

Researchers show off 'Harry Potter' style invisibility cloak

Nanotechnology boffins have unveiled research that could pave the way for a Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak.
Robert Jaques Apr 4 2007 1:34PM Oddware
Kaspersky: Keyloggers becoming the ultimate security threat

Kaspersky: Keyloggers becoming the ultimate security threat

The number of keyloggers has soared in recent years and poses the greatest threat to business networks than any other tool used by cybercriminals, according to the latest report by Kaspersky Lab.
Fiona Raisbeck Mar 30 2007 9:56AM Security
Nokia turns to Cambridge for nano research

Nokia turns to Cambridge for nano research

Handset maker to establish facility on Cambridge University campus.
Tom Sanders Mar 12 2007 1:57PM Hardware
HP joins Nasa and UCSC in nano and bio research

HP joins Nasa and UCSC in nano and bio research

Research will focus on biotechnology, IT and nanotechnology.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2007 9:57AM Oddware
'Drive-by pharming' attacks need only router access to steal personal information

'Drive-by pharming' attacks need only router access to steal personal information

As many as half of all broadband users - including some small- and medium-size enterprises - are susceptible to a new pharming attack that can succeed without the hacker ever penetrating the computer, Symantec announced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2007 7:55PM Security
RSA: Privacy legislation and R&D funding need improving

RSA: Privacy legislation and R&D funding need improving

Cyber Security Industry Alliance research has shown that both the US Democrats and Republican likely voters think new privacy legislation should be enacted, Liz Gasster, the organisation's acting executive director said today at RSA Conference 2007.
Frank Washkuch Feb 8 2007 6:12PM Security
Flaw found in PGP Desktop encryption tool

Flaw found in PGP Desktop encryption tool

Users urged to upgrade to block intrusion.
Iain Thomson Jan 29 2007 9:54AM Security

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