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IBM, Secret Service, Others Study Identity/cybercrime Issues
(News) IBM, LexisNexis and the Secret Service are among a group of corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that...
(News) IBM, LexisNexis and the Secret Service are among a group of corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that...
Mafiaboy Grows Up; a Hacker Seeks Redemption
(News) The Internet attack took Yahoo engineers by surprise. It came so fast and with such intensity that Yahoo, then the Web's...
(News) The Internet attack took Yahoo engineers by surprise. It came so fast and with such intensity that Yahoo, then the Web's...
Google in Curious Alliance With Click-fraud Detection Firm
(News) Google has agreed to cooperate with its longtime adversary Click Forensics on click-fraud reports.
(News) Google has agreed to cooperate with its longtime adversary Click Forensics on click-fraud reports.
Romanian Pleads Guilty to Phishing-related Charges
(News) A Romanian national pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges related to possession of stolen credit card information...
(News) A Romanian national pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges related to possession of stolen credit card information...
Antivirus Superhero Comes to the Rescue
(News) Japan's cheap and pervasive high-speed Internet connections are finally catching up with the country.
(News) Japan's cheap and pervasive high-speed Internet connections are finally catching up with the country.
Websense Slowly Extends Reach of Data Loss Prevention Tools
(News) Websense has released a data loss prevention tool for network endpoints, based on its acquisition of PortAuthority, but...
(News) Websense has released a data loss prevention tool for network endpoints, based on its acquisition of PortAuthority, but...
Symantec to Buy E-mail Security Vendor MessageLabs
(News) Symantec will pay US$695 million for MessageLabs, a security vendor that filters out spam and malicious Web traffic.
(News) Symantec will pay US$695 million for MessageLabs, a security vendor that filters out spam and malicious Web traffic.
Asus Reports Virus Loaded Into Eee Box PCs
(News) Asustek Computer's Japanese arm has alerted owners of its new Eee Box low-cost desktop PC that the machine shipped with a...
(News) Asustek Computer's Japanese arm has alerted owners of its new Eee Box low-cost desktop PC that the machine shipped with a...
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Piracy
(News) Business Software Alliance, in recognition of department's efforts in promoting the use of genuine software in businesses.
(News) Business Software Alliance, in recognition of department's efforts in promoting the use of genuine software in businesses.
IT Security Hinders Innovation, IDC Says
(News) Organizations struggle for balance between promoting innovations and ensuring security.
(News) Organizations struggle for balance between promoting innovations and ensuring security.
Symantec Tests a 'Net Watchdog for Kids
(News) Symantec is developing a new parental control system called Norton Family Safety.
(News) Symantec is developing a new parental control system called Norton Family Safety.
Skype Messages Being Monitored in China, Group Says
(News) New report says Skype joint venture in China may be monitoring and storing text chat messages on insecure servers.
(News) New report says Skype joint venture in China may be monitoring and storing text chat messages on insecure servers.
RFID ROI: Think Servers and Laptops
(News) Wal-Mart's super-streamlined retail supply chain fantasy is still just that, but there's good news on the RFID front. Tag technology has improved, and a number of companies now successfully use RFID to track high-value IT assets in house or on campus -- exactly where RFID makes the most sense.
(News) Wal-Mart's super-streamlined retail supply chain fantasy is still just that, but there's good news on the RFID front. Tag technology has improved, and a number of companies now successfully use RFID to track high-value IT assets in house or on campus -- exactly where RFID makes the most sense.
Sandbox Security Versus the Evil Web
(News) Five products strive to trap drive-by downloads and other threats in a virtual Web browsing space, with mixed results.
(News) Five products strive to trap drive-by downloads and other threats in a virtual Web browsing space, with mixed results.
IronKey Adds Remote Wipe Feature for USB Drives
(News) A new service called Silver Bullet from encrypted thumb-drive vendor IronKey will let adminstrators wipe out or lock the data...
(News) A new service called Silver Bullet from encrypted thumb-drive vendor IronKey will let adminstrators wipe out or lock the data...
Sophos Concludes € 217 Million Utimaco Buy
(News) Sophos has concluded its acquisition of data leak vendor Utimaco.
(News) Sophos has concluded its acquisition of data leak vendor Utimaco.
Prominent Web Sites Found to Have Serious Coding Flaw
(News) Two Princeton University academics have found a type of coding flaw on several prominent Web sites that could jeopardize...
(News) Two Princeton University academics have found a type of coding flaw on several prominent Web sites that could jeopardize...
Clickjacking Vulnerability to Be Revealed Next Month
(News) After holding back details of a vulnerability at Adobe's request, a hacker will detail the flaw next month.
(News) After holding back details of a vulnerability at Adobe's request, a hacker will detail the flaw next month.
A Pro's Tips on ATM Fraud
(News) An online video ad for ATM fraud devices offered a glimpse into criminals' techniques.
(News) An online video ad for ATM fraud devices offered a glimpse into criminals' techniques.
Washington State Pursues 'scareware' Distributors
(News) Washington's attorney general and Microsoft discussed new lawsuits against people who distribute "scareware."
(News) Washington's attorney general and Microsoft discussed new lawsuits against people who distribute "scareware."
Security Risks Rise as Smartphones Become Smarter
(News) As mobile operating system standardization increases, smartphone security threats become a more serious issue said a Gartner...
(News) As mobile operating system standardization increases, smartphone security threats become a more serious issue said a Gartner...
Enterprises Overpay for Antivirus Software, Says Analyst
(News) Enterprises continue to pay too much for security software, a Gartner analyst said Monday.
(News) Enterprises continue to pay too much for security software, a Gartner analyst said Monday.
Securing Your Mobile Devices
(News) Many enterprises are handing out mobile devices, but overlooking unique security issues can be a fatal flaw. Here are 4 steps to take control of mobile security.
(News) Many enterprises are handing out mobile devices, but overlooking unique security issues can be a fatal flaw. Here are 4 steps to take control of mobile security.
Microsoft, Washington State to Sue 'scareware' Pushers
(News) Microsoft and the Washington state attorney general plan to sue several makers of scareware programs on Monday.
(News) Microsoft and the Washington state attorney general plan to sue several makers of scareware programs on Monday.
Trojan Can Grab Extra Personal Banking Data
(News) A Trojan can add data entry fields to legitimate online banking sites and entice consumers to give up additional information.
(News) A Trojan can add data entry fields to legitimate online banking sites and entice consumers to give up additional information.
Hackers Resurrect Notorious Attack Toolkit
(News) Neosploit, the notorious hacker exploit kit that some thought had been retired months ago, has not only returned from the...
(News) Neosploit, the notorious hacker exploit kit that some thought had been retired months ago, has not only returned from the...
Get a Grip on User Accounts with Role Management
(News) Analyze and map employee job functions to the appropriate IT privileges.
(News) Analyze and map employee job functions to the appropriate IT privileges.
The Danger of Being Too Nice at Work
(News) If you're a nice person, you probably think that being nice works to your advantage in the office. After all, how could it be...
(News) If you're a nice person, you probably think that being nice works to your advantage in the office. After all, how could it be...
New Twists and Turns in Palin E-Mail Hack
(News) Palin News Roundup: Hackers, politicians, Secret Service, an FBI investigation, and Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin's hacked Yahoo account.
(News) Palin News Roundup: Hackers, politicians, Secret Service, an FBI investigation, and Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin's hacked Yahoo account.
EFF, Public Knowledge Sue US Gov't Over Secret IP Pact
(News) Two groups file a lawsuit asking the court to force the U.S. trade office to reveal details of a secret trade pact.
(News) Two groups file a lawsuit asking the court to force the U.S. trade office to reveal details of a secret trade pact.
Hacker Posts QuickTime Zero-day Attack Code
(News) A hacker has released attack code that exploits an unpatched vulnerability in Apple Inc.'s QuickTime, just a week after the...
(News) A hacker has released attack code that exploits an unpatched vulnerability in Apple Inc.'s QuickTime, just a week after the...
Palin's Yahoo Mail Reportedly Published on Wikileaks
(News) UPDATE: Campaign confirms Wikileaks hacked into Sarah Palin's personal Yahoo account.
(News) UPDATE: Campaign confirms Wikileaks hacked into Sarah Palin's personal Yahoo account.
India Wants to Secure Wi-Fi Hotspots, Citing Terror Threat
(News) The Indian government plans to direct ISPs there to secure their Wi-Fi connections, citing the threat of terrorism.
(News) The Indian government plans to direct ISPs there to secure their Wi-Fi connections, citing the threat of terrorism.
Group: US DHS Should Lose Its Cybersecurity Authority
(News) A private group recommends that responsibility for government cybersecurity be taken away from the U.S. DHS.
(News) A private group recommends that responsibility for government cybersecurity be taken away from the U.S. DHS.
EU Calls for Help to Protect IT Infrastructure
(News) The European Commission's justice and security department is seeking outside help to improve Internet and telecoms security in...
(News) The European Commission's justice and security department is seeking outside help to improve Internet and telecoms security in...
US Focusing Cybersecurity on Backdoors in Tech Products
(News) U.S. officials plan to focus on backdoors built into tech products and a better cyberdefense system.
(News) U.S. officials plan to focus on backdoors built into tech products and a better cyberdefense system.
Japan Tops World in Attack Traffic, Akamai Reports
(News) What Japan lacks in geographic size, it more than makes up for in Internet attack traffic.
(News) What Japan lacks in geographic size, it more than makes up for in Internet attack traffic.
McAfee, Symantec Ready VM Security Products
(News) On Monday McAfee will release Total Protection for Virtualization, a security suite designed to run in virtual machine...
(News) On Monday McAfee will release Total Protection for Virtualization, a security suite designed to run in virtual machine...
Romanian Phishing Busts Were Years in the Making
(News) The FBI has been working since 2003 to crack down on Romanian phishers, a senior FBI official said Friday.
(News) The FBI has been working since 2003 to crack down on Romanian phishers, a senior FBI official said Friday.
Court Overturns Virginia Spam Law, Conviction
(News) A Virginia court overturns the state's antispam law and the conviction of a spammer.
(News) A Virginia court overturns the state's antispam law and the conviction of a spammer.
Securing the Enterprise Beyond the Perimeter
(News) Cloud computing, mobile workers, and new gadgets all force security pros to rethink how they protect their data and systems outside their walls.
(News) Cloud computing, mobile workers, and new gadgets all force security pros to rethink how they protect their data and systems outside their walls.
Symantec Emphasizes Speed With Latest Norton Releases
(News) Symantec's latest security software in its consumer Norton line install in less than a minute and use much less memory.
(News) Symantec's latest security software in its consumer Norton line install in less than a minute and use much less memory.
Computer Threat for Industrial Systems Now More Serious
(News) A security researcher has released easy-to-use attack code that targets industrial SCADA systems.
(News) A security researcher has released easy-to-use attack code that targets industrial SCADA systems.
Microsoft Security Fixes Focus on Windows Desktop
(News) Microsoft has released its September security patches, fixing critical flaws in the GDI+ software used by Windows.
(News) Microsoft has released its September security patches, fixing critical flaws in the GDI+ software used by Windows.
Malaysia Resident Sentenced in Brokerage Hacking Scheme
(News) A resident of Malaysia is sentenced to two years in U.S. prison for his participating in an online stock scheme.
(News) A resident of Malaysia is sentenced to two years in U.S. prison for his participating in an online stock scheme.
Group to Release Uniform Metrics to Measure IT Security
(News) The Center for Information Security will soon release guidelines for how enterprises can measure the state of their...
(News) The Center for Information Security will soon release guidelines for how enterprises can measure the state of their...
Virtualization Causes Disaster Recovery Rethink
(News) There has been a ''significant increase' in the number of organizations rethinking their disaster recovery (DR) plans because...
(News) There has been a ''significant increase' in the number of organizations rethinking their disaster recovery (DR) plans because...
Browser War Redux, Patch Time, IPod News
(News) Google garnered headlines all week with its new Chrome browser. Rival Microsoft announced it will release just four patches...
(News) Google garnered headlines all week with its new Chrome browser. Rival Microsoft announced it will release just four patches...
Survey: VARs Concerned About Cybersecurity, Health Care
(News) VARs are concerned about U.S. cybersecurity and health-care costs, according to a survey.
(News) VARs are concerned about U.S. cybersecurity and health-care costs, according to a survey.
Full Disclosure: Defcon Talk Exposes Divide on Security Flaws
(News) Gag order slapped on MIT students reignites debate on what 'responsible disclosure' means.
(News) Gag order slapped on MIT students reignites debate on what 'responsible disclosure' means.
Peer-to-peer Client UTorrent Fixes Serious Vulnerability
(News) One of the most popular programs used by some to illegally share files under copyright has patched a serious software...
(News) One of the most popular programs used by some to illegally share files under copyright has patched a serious software...
McCain Promotes Online Security, Privacy Policies
(News) John McCain issued a statement on Thursday with his thoughts on online security and privacy issues.
(News) John McCain issued a statement on Thursday with his thoughts on online security and privacy issues.
Dutch Police, FBI Rein in Large Botnet
(News) The botnet created by a teenager who was arrested by Dutch police in an outdoor sting is most notable for its total reliance...
(News) The botnet created by a teenager who was arrested by Dutch police in an outdoor sting is most notable for its total reliance...
AOL Phisher Gets Seven Year Sentence
(News) AOL Phisher Michael Dolan has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
(News) AOL Phisher Michael Dolan has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Facebook Faces Class-action Suit Over Beacon
(News) A class-action suit charges Facebook with privacy law violations for implementation of its Beacon program.
(News) A class-action suit charges Facebook with privacy law violations for implementation of its Beacon program.
How to Root Out Rootkits
(News) Find out how and where they hide, what they're hiding, and how you can (and can't) stop them.
(News) Find out how and where they hide, what they're hiding, and how you can (and can't) stop them.
Cyber Attacks Knock out Georgia's Internet Presence
(News) Hackers, perhaps affiliated with a well-known Russian criminal network, have attacked and hijacked Web sites belonging to...
(News) Hackers, perhaps affiliated with a well-known Russian criminal network, have attacked and hijacked Web sites belonging to...
Flying to Defcon With No ID
(News) Defcon attendee Sherri Davidoff travelled to the conference without ID. She spotted a few flaws in the TSA system along the...
(News) Defcon attendee Sherri Davidoff travelled to the conference without ID. She spotted a few flaws in the TSA system along the...
Covert Operation Floats Network-sniffing Balloon
(News) After Riviera hotel management nixed his planned demonstration, one defcon hacker found a way to launch what he calls a...
(News) After Riviera hotel management nixed his planned demonstration, one defcon hacker found a way to launch what he calls a...
EFF to Appeal Court Order Halting Subway Hacker Talk
(News) UPDATE: The Electronic Frontier Foundation plans to appeal a court order halting a Defcon talk about security problems with Boston-area transit smartcards.
(News) UPDATE: The Electronic Frontier Foundation plans to appeal a court order halting a Defcon talk about security problems with Boston-area transit smartcards.
Court Halts Subway Hacker Talk
(News) A Defcon talk on hacking Boston's transit smartcard system has been scrapped, following a court order.
(News) A Defcon talk on hacking Boston's transit smartcard system has been scrapped, following a court order.
Sophos Warns of Facebook Malware Attack
(News) Fake Google video link takes Facebook users to a malicious site, infecting computers.
(News) Fake Google video link takes Facebook users to a malicious site, infecting computers.
Apple Gets Bruised in Vulnerability Report
(News) Apple has taken the place of Microsoft for disclosing more vulnerabilities than any other vendor, according to an IBM security...
(News) Apple has taken the place of Microsoft for disclosing more vulnerabilities than any other vendor, according to an IBM security...
Wall of Sheep: Coming to Your Company?
(News) Founders of Defcon's Wall of Sheep have started an education and security awareness consultancy.
(News) Founders of Defcon's Wall of Sheep have started an education and security awareness consultancy.
Visualization Tools Cut Through Security Logjam
(News) Black Hat presentations show a new spin on detecting potential threats.
(News) Black Hat presentations show a new spin on detecting potential threats.
Protecting Against the Critical DNS Bug: Executive Summary
(News) With technical details officially released, attackers can take over vulnerable networks. Here's what you need to know.
(News) With technical details officially released, attackers can take over vulnerable networks. Here's what you need to know.
Researchers Look to Cloud Computing to Fight Malware
(News) A network service that traps more malicious software than a single antivirus program can alone could be the next weapon in...
(News) A network service that traps more malicious software than a single antivirus program can alone could be the next weapon in...
Reporters Ejected After Black Hat Network Attack
(News) Three French reporters at the Black Hat security conference were ejected for hacking into the show's press network.
(News) Three French reporters at the Black Hat security conference were ejected for hacking into the show's press network.
Kaminsky: Many Ways to Attack With DNS
(News) Dan Kaminsky says that SSL sites are also vulnerable to the DNS flaw he discovered.
(News) Dan Kaminsky says that SSL sites are also vulnerable to the DNS flaw he discovered.
ID Theft Ring Attacked Retailers on Multiple Levels
(News) Hackers used sophisticated attacks to steal millions of credit card numbers from U.S. retailers, according to court documents...
(News) Hackers used sophisticated attacks to steal millions of credit card numbers from U.S. retailers, according to court documents...
Missing Registered Traveler Laptop Found
(News) A missing laptop containing unencrypted personal information of 33,000 travelers has been recovered.
(News) A missing laptop containing unencrypted personal information of 33,000 travelers has been recovered.
DOJ Files Complaint Against Online Ad Firm
(News) The U.S. DOJ wants to seize the property of a Florida Internet-based company operating an alleged Ponzi scheme.
(News) The U.S. DOJ wants to seize the property of a Florida Internet-based company operating an alleged Ponzi scheme.
Oracle Issues Out-of-cycle Patch for Flaw
(News) Oracle has released an emergency patch for a flaw it issued a rare security alert for last week.
(News) Oracle has released an emergency patch for a flaw it issued a rare security alert for last week.
Storage Jump Helps Symantec Boost Revenue
(News) Symantec reported a 16 percent jump in revenue, to $1.66 billion, for its most recent quarter.
(News) Symantec reported a 16 percent jump in revenue, to $1.66 billion, for its most recent quarter.
Norton Safe Web Beta Competes with SiteAdvisor
(News) Symantec pulls the curtains from its Web search safety rating tool, but it has some catching up to do
(News) Symantec pulls the curtains from its Web search safety rating tool, but it has some catching up to do
Extradition Appeal for British Hacker Dismissed
(News) UPDATE: A British hacker who broke into U.S. military computers looks set to be extradited to the U.S. after a British court ruling.
(News) UPDATE: A British hacker who broke into U.S. military computers looks set to be extradited to the U.S. after a British court ruling.
Hotels to Spy on Olympics Guests, Says US Senator
(News) Senator Sam Brownback said Tuesday that China is forcing hotels foreign-owned hotels to install eavesdropping equipment ahead...
(News) Senator Sam Brownback said Tuesday that China is forcing hotels foreign-owned hotels to install eavesdropping equipment ahead...
Study: Companies Need to Address Telework Security
(News) A new study warns companies that allow telecommuting to pay more attention to security risks.
(News) A new study warns companies that allow telecommuting to pay more attention to security risks.
Georgia Student Arrested for Hacking Grades, VoIP
(News) A Georgia college student has been charged with hacking into his school's computers to change his grades.
(News) A Georgia college student has been charged with hacking into his school's computers to change his grades.
The Tale of Two Busted Spammers
(News) Being a technology reporter, my e-mail inbox is a crowded place.
(News) Being a technology reporter, my e-mail inbox is a crowded place.
Oracle Issues Warning Over Dangerous WebLogic Flaw
(News) Oracle is scrambling to create an emergency patch for a severe vulnerability in the company's WebLogic server, as exploit code...
(News) Oracle is scrambling to create an emergency patch for a severe vulnerability in the company's WebLogic server, as exploit code...
RealNetworks Patches Four Critical Bugs in Multimedia Player
(News) RealNetworks has issued four critical patches for several versions of its RealPlayer running on Windows, Linux and Apple's Mac...
(News) RealNetworks has issued four critical patches for several versions of its RealPlayer running on Windows, Linux and Apple's Mac...
E-mail List Vendor: Our Records Are Accurate
(News) Emailappenders, a database company, maintains its data is good after being accused of selling a bunk e-mail list to Javelin...
(News) Emailappenders, a database company, maintains its data is good after being accused of selling a bunk e-mail list to Javelin...
Fugitive Spam King Dead in Apparent Murder-suicide
(News) Convicted spammer Eddie Davidson has killed himself, apparently after murdering his wife and three year-old daughter.
(News) Convicted spammer Eddie Davidson has killed himself, apparently after murdering his wife and three year-old daughter.
Buying an E-mail List? Marketing Company Says Never Again
(News) A marketing company is warning others to stay away from e-mail lists offered for sale by other companies.
(News) A marketing company is warning others to stay away from e-mail lists offered for sale by other companies.
Attack Code Released for New DNS Attack
(News) Attack code has been released for a major flaw in the Internet's DNS software.
(News) Attack code has been released for a major flaw in the Internet's DNS software.
CCTV Camera Identifies People by Race
(News) The eye of tech-artist Benjamin Males' custom-made surveillance camera is engineered for a black and white world.
(News) The eye of tech-artist Benjamin Males' custom-made surveillance camera is engineered for a black and white world.
Symantec: Microsoft Access ActiveX Attacks Will Intensify
(News) An easy-to-use toolkit used to hack computers has now been updated to take advantage of an unpatched security vulnerability in...
(News) An easy-to-use toolkit used to hack computers has now been updated to take advantage of an unpatched security vulnerability in...
ACLU Files Lawsuit to Challenge Surveillance Law
(News) The ACLU and other groups file a lawsuit challenging a new surveillance law in the U.S.
(News) The ACLU and other groups file a lawsuit challenging a new surveillance law in the U.S.
Dear Sir or Madam: Lottery Scams Proliferate
(News) Advanced fee fraud scams are on the rise, far outpacing law enforcement's ability to keep up.
(News) Advanced fee fraud scams are on the rise, far outpacing law enforcement's ability to keep up.
Senators Want Criminal Prosecutions of Passport Snoopers
(News) Senators grill State Department officials about unauthorized access of passport files.
(News) Senators grill State Department officials about unauthorized access of passport files.
Senators Question NebuAd, Targeted Ad Privacy
(News) Senators question NebuAd on its information collection practices.
(News) Senators question NebuAd on its information collection practices.
Major Web Hosting Provider Launches Low-cost Groupware in US
(News) A major Web hosting provider is bringing open-source groupware to the US market.
(News) A major Web hosting provider is bringing open-source groupware to the US market.
Symantec Warns of New Word Attack
(News) UPDATE: Symantec is warning of a possible 0day flaw in Microsoft Word that is being exploited by cybercriminals.
(News) UPDATE: Symantec is warning of a possible 0day flaw in Microsoft Word that is being exploited by cybercriminals.
The Internet Gets a Patch, as DNS Bug Is Fixed
(News) Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has discovered a flaw in the DNS protocol that allows attackers to spoof Internet addresses.
(News) Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has discovered a flaw in the DNS protocol that allows attackers to spoof Internet addresses.
Groups: Targeted Ad Program May Be Illegal
(News) A targeted advertising program adopted by several ISPs may be illegal, privacy groups say.
(News) A targeted advertising program adopted by several ISPs may be illegal, privacy groups say.
Microsoft Patches Security Bugs in Products
(News) Microsoft has released patches for Exchange, SQL Server, and Windows, including a fix for a widespread flaw in DNS.
(News) Microsoft has released patches for Exchange, SQL Server, and Windows, including a fix for a widespread flaw in DNS.
US Senate Resumes Debate on Surveillance Bill
(News) The Senate resumes debate on a controversial surveillance bill.
(News) The Senate resumes debate on a controversial surveillance bill.
CNET Employees Notified After Data Breach
(News) CNET employees and relatives are being notified after a data breach at the company's health plan administrator.
(News) CNET employees and relatives are being notified after a data breach at the company's health plan administrator.
Liberty Releases Guidelines for Data Management, Handling
(News) The Liberty Alliance has released the first versions of two key frameworks for how businesses can share and protect sensitive...
(News) The Liberty Alliance has released the first versions of two key frameworks for how businesses can share and protect sensitive...
House Approves Surveillance Bill, Protects Telecoms
(News) The U.S. House of Representatives passes a bill allowing wide-ranging surveillance of phone calls and e-mails in and out of...
(News) The U.S. House of Representatives passes a bill allowing wide-ranging surveillance of phone calls and e-mails in and out of...
Dutch Launch Open-source Smart Card Software Project
(News) A Dutch charity is funding an open-source project to design a smart card that offers stronger protection of personal data.
(News) A Dutch charity is funding an open-source project to design a smart card that offers stronger protection of personal data.
FaceTime Security Program Locks out MySpace Applets
(News) FaceTime Communications has added a feature to its security appliance that lets administrators filter out third-party...
(News) FaceTime Communications has added a feature to its security appliance that lets administrators filter out third-party...
Teens Charged With Loading Spyware, Changing Grades
(News) Two Orange County teenagers have been charged with breaking into school computers, installing spyware and altering grades.
(News) Two Orange County teenagers have been charged with breaking into school computers, installing spyware and altering grades.
Groups: Ad Firm Used by ISPs Spies on Users
(News) A new report says a targeted ad vendor used by some ISPs hijacks browsers and eavesdrops on users.
(News) A new report says a targeted ad vendor used by some ISPs hijacks browsers and eavesdrops on users.
Senator: US Gov't Needs to Better Protect Personal Data
(News) Privacy advocates and senators call for improvements in the way the U.S. government handles personal information.
(News) Privacy advocates and senators call for improvements in the way the U.S. government handles personal information.
Security Firm Finds Server With Health-care Data
(News) Security researchers with Finjan Software are seeing a growing thirst from cybercriminals for data other than credit-card...
(News) Security researchers with Finjan Software are seeing a growing thirst from cybercriminals for data other than credit-card...
A Misconfigured Laptop, a Wrecked Life
(News) When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued Michael Fiola a Dell Latitude in November 2006, it set off a chain of events...
(News) When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued Michael Fiola a Dell Latitude in November 2006, it set off a chain of events...
Fortinet Buys Assets of Security Vendor IPLocks
(News) Fortinet has acquired the assets of IPLocks, a database security vendor.
(News) Fortinet has acquired the assets of IPLocks, a database security vendor.
US FTC Halts Domain Name Registration Scam
(News) A U.S. judge has ordered a Canadian company to stop sending bogus invoices to U.S. small businesses and nonprofits.
(News) A U.S. judge has ordered a Canadian company to stop sending bogus invoices to U.S. small businesses and nonprofits.
Senate Passes VoIP Emergency-dialing Bill
(News) The U.S. Senate passes a bill requiring 911 networks to allow VoIP providers to connect.
(News) The U.S. Senate passes a bill requiring 911 networks to allow VoIP providers to connect.
China Quake Site Hacker Caught
(News) A 19-year-old Chinese alleged hacker is in police custody after putting a false earthquake warning on a provincial...
(News) A 19-year-old Chinese alleged hacker is in police custody after putting a false earthquake warning on a provincial...
Weak Evidence Links Congressmen's Cyber-attacks to China
(News) Security experts say that claims that Chinese hackers accessed the computers of U.S. congressmen are not well substantiated.
(News) Security experts say that claims that Chinese hackers accessed the computers of U.S. congressmen are not well substantiated.
Groups Ask Court to Review Laptop Searches
(News) Two groups asked an appeals court to rehear a case allowing searches of laptops at the U.S. border.
(News) Two groups asked an appeals court to rehear a case allowing searches of laptops at the U.S. border.
Experts: Spyware Legislation Needs More Work
(News) Spyware experts urge changes to an antispyware bill before a U.S. Senate committee.
(News) Spyware experts urge changes to an antispyware bill before a U.S. Senate committee.
New Version of OpenOffice.org Fixes Critical Bug
(News) OpenOffice.org has issued a patch for a security vulnerability affecting several versions of the open-source office suite.
(News) OpenOffice.org has issued a patch for a security vulnerability affecting several versions of the open-source office suite.
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Attacking Anti-phishing Group
(News) A California hacker pleaded guilty to launching a computer attack last year that almost knocked the Castlecops anti-phishing...
(News) A California hacker pleaded guilty to launching a computer attack last year that almost knocked the Castlecops anti-phishing...
Apple Releases QuickTime 7.5 With Bug Fixes
(News) Apple has again released a new version of QuickTime, its multimedia player that has been plagued by software vulnerabilities.
(News) Apple has again released a new version of QuickTime, its multimedia player that has been plagued by software vulnerabilities.
Spear-phishing Attacks Have Hooked 15,000, Says Verisign
(News) Verisign estimates that spear-phishing attacks have taken in 15,000 victims over the past 15 months.
(News) Verisign estimates that spear-phishing attacks have taken in 15,000 victims over the past 15 months.
Bluetooth, IE to Get Critical Microsoft Patches
(News) Microsoft will release three critical security updates next Tuesday. A total of seven updates are planned.
(News) Microsoft will release three critical security updates next Tuesday. A total of seven updates are planned.
More Laws, Collaboration Required for Online Safety
(News) Experts discussed ways to improve online safety and better prevent cybercrime at a security conference in Seattle.
(News) Experts discussed ways to improve online safety and better prevent cybercrime at a security conference in Seattle.
Simplicity, Shame Work Best in Securing Craigslist
(News) Craigslist's founder talked about some of the simple ways that the site combats fraud.
(News) Craigslist's founder talked about some of the simple ways that the site combats fraud.
McAfee Names '.hk' World's Most Dangerous Domain
(News) McAfee named ".hk" the world's most dangerous top-level domain.
(News) McAfee named ".hk" the world's most dangerous top-level domain.
EU Security Agency Wants Social Network Scrutiny
(News) Europe's Internet security agency, ENISA, wants new legislation to police social networking sites such as Facebook and...
(News) Europe's Internet security agency, ENISA, wants new legislation to police social networking sites such as Facebook and...
Most Retailer Breaches Are Not Disclosed, Gartner Says
(News) Most retailers do not disclose data breaches after they happen, Gartner says.
(News) Most retailers do not disclose data breaches after they happen, Gartner says.
TJX Staffer Sacked After Talking About Security Problems
(News) A TJX employee has been fired for discussing the company's information security problems.
(News) A TJX employee has been fired for discussing the company's information security problems.
FBI Warns of China Earthquake E-mail Scams
(News) The FBI is warning about e-mail scammers trying to make money from last week's massive earthquake in China's Sichuan province...
(News) The FBI is warning about e-mail scammers trying to make money from last week's massive earthquake in China's Sichuan province...
McAfee Anti-fraud Researcher Charged With Fraud
(News) One of the researchers behind ScanAlert, the "Hacker Safe" certification company McAfee recently acquired, is facing fraud...
(News) One of the researchers behind ScanAlert, the "Hacker Safe" certification company McAfee recently acquired, is facing fraud...
38 in US, Romania Charged in Phishing Schemes
(News) Thirty-eight people in the U.S. and Romania have been charged in two indictments alleging they used complicated Internet...
(News) Thirty-eight people in the U.S. and Romania have been charged in two indictments alleging they used complicated Internet...
Mass SQL Injection Attack Targets Chinese Web Sites
(News) UPDATE: Servers in China and Taiwan are facing a mass SQL injection attack, according to security researchers in Taiwan.
(News) UPDATE: Servers in China and Taiwan are facing a mass SQL injection attack, according to security researchers in Taiwan.
I Spy Your PC: Researchers Find New Ways to Steal Data
(News) Researchers have developed two new techniques for stealing data from a computer that use some unlikely hacking tools: cameras...
(News) Researchers have developed two new techniques for stealing data from a computer that use some unlikely hacking tools: cameras...
Fujitsu Security System Targets Employee Tailgating
(News) A new security system from Fujitsu aims to improve security in facilities like datacenters by catching attempts to tailgate...
(News) A new security system from Fujitsu aims to improve security in facilities like datacenters by catching attempts to tailgate...
Missouri Woman Charged in 'Cyber-bully' Case
(News) A Missouri woman whose online taunting was blamed in the 2006 suicide of her 13-year-old neighbor now faces criminal charges.
(News) A Missouri woman whose online taunting was blamed in the 2006 suicide of her 13-year-old neighbor now faces criminal charges.
DNS Trouble Knocks NSA off Internet
(News) A server problem at the U.S. National Security Agency has knocked the secretive intelligence agency off the Internet.
(News) A server problem at the U.S. National Security Agency has knocked the secretive intelligence agency off the Internet.
Hacker Posts Chilean Government Data on 6 Million
(News) An anonymous hacker has posted personal data about 6 million Chilean residents on the Internet, highlighting wider privacy...
(News) An anonymous hacker has posted personal data about 6 million Chilean residents on the Internet, highlighting wider privacy...
Hackers Find a New Place to Hide Rootkits
(News) Security researchers have developed a new type of malicious rootkit software that hides itself in an obscure part of a...
(News) Security researchers have developed a new type of malicious rootkit software that hides itself in an obscure part of a...
Four Microsoft Security Patches Due Next Week
(News) Microsoft plans to fix critical bugs in its Word, Publisher and Jet database software next week.
(News) Microsoft plans to fix critical bugs in its Word, Publisher and Jet database software next week.
Facebook Partners With AGs for Kids' Safety
(News) Facebook is following in the footsteps of its rival MySpace by reaching an online safety agreement with the attorneys general...
(News) Facebook is following in the footsteps of its rival MySpace by reaching an online safety agreement with the attorneys general...
Mozilla: Firefox Plug-In Shipped With Malicious Code
(News) Mozilla shipped a Firefox plug-in that contained virus-infected code.
(News) Mozilla shipped a Firefox plug-in that contained virus-infected code.
Mozilla: Firefox Plugin Shipped With Malicious Code
(News) Mozilla warned Wednesday that a malicious program inserted adware code into a Firefox plugin that has been downloaded...
(News) Mozilla warned Wednesday that a malicious program inserted adware code into a Firefox plugin that has been downloaded...
Web Attack Worm Infecting Hapless Sites
(News) Run this quick check to see if your company site has been hit by this ongoing attack.
(News) Run this quick check to see if your company site has been hit by this ongoing attack.
0day Treasure Hunt: Researcher Hides IE Attack on Web
(News) Security researcher Aviv Raff has published code that would allow someone to take control of a computer running Internet...
(News) Security researcher Aviv Raff has published code that would allow someone to take control of a computer running Internet...
Trojan Adware Hiding in MP3s, McAfee Says
(News) Adware pushers have found a new way to trick you into downloading their annoying products: fake MP3 files.
(News) Adware pushers have found a new way to trick you into downloading their annoying products: fake MP3 files.
Response Team Boosts Open Source Security
(News) A new, volunteer computer emergency response team aims to be a clearinghouse of security information for open source projects.
(News) A new, volunteer computer emergency response team aims to be a clearinghouse of security information for open source projects.
Hacker Marketplace to Help Build 0day Appliance
(News) WabiSabiLabi, the company best known for building an online marketplace for security flaws, is getting into the hardware...
(News) WabiSabiLabi, the company best known for building an online marketplace for security flaws, is getting into the hardware...
Yahoo Uses McAfee SiteAdvisor to Filter Evil Web Sites
(News) Starting Tuesday, there will be a few less Web sites popping up in Yahoo searches.
(News) Starting Tuesday, there will be a few less Web sites popping up in Yahoo searches.
With Determina, VMware Drops Fortress Mentality
(News) VMware says it's received a bad rap when it comes to security.
(News) VMware says it's received a bad rap when it comes to security.
Google Backs Open-source CERT Group
(News) Google has thrown its weight behind a fledgling security reporting group for the open-source community.
(News) Google has thrown its weight behind a fledgling security reporting group for the open-source community.
100 E-mail Bouncebacks? You've Been Backscattered.
(News) The bounceback e-mail messages come in at a trickle, maybe one or two every hour. The subject lines are disquieting: "Cyails...
(News) The bounceback e-mail messages come in at a trickle, maybe one or two every hour. The subject lines are disquieting: "Cyails...
Military Computer Contractor Convicted on ID Theft Charges
(News) A former U.S. military contractor has pleaded guilty to exceeding authorized access to a computer and aggravated identity...
(News) A former U.S. military contractor has pleaded guilty to exceeding authorized access to a computer and aggravated identity...
Colorado Penny Stock Spammer Gets Jail Time
(News) A federal judge has ordered convicted spammer Eddie Davidson to just under two years in prison for sending out a large volume...
(News) A federal judge has ordered convicted spammer Eddie Davidson to just under two years in prison for sending out a large volume...
US Man Gets 30 Months in Prison for 'warez' Operation
(News) A Woodbury, Connecticut, man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for operating Web sites where users could download...
(News) A Woodbury, Connecticut, man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for operating Web sites where users could download...
Microsoft Helps Law Enforcement Get Around Encryption
(News) The growing use of encryption software -- like Microsoft's own BitLocker -- by cyber criminals has led Microsoft to develop a...
(News) The growing use of encryption software -- like Microsoft's own BitLocker -- by cyber criminals has led Microsoft to develop a...
Dream Job at Microsoft Too Good to Be True? Yep.
(News) A New York man is facing up to four years in prison after pleading guilty last week to posting fake job ads for technology...
(News) A New York man is facing up to four years in prison after pleading guilty last week to posting fake job ads for technology...
Microsoft Botnet-hunting Tool Helps Bust Hackers
(News) Botnet fighters have another tool in their arsenal, thanks to Microsoft.
(News) Botnet fighters have another tool in their arsenal, thanks to Microsoft.
Microsoft Highlights Efforts to Police the Net
(News) Microsoft spends millions of dollars each year developing security products that it gives to law enforcement agencies, knowing...
(News) Microsoft spends millions of dollars each year developing security products that it gives to law enforcement agencies, knowing...
Researcher Finds New Flaw in QuickTime for Windows
(News) A security think tank says it has found a vulnerability in Apple's QuickTime multimedia player that can be exploited remotely...
(News) A security think tank says it has found a vulnerability in Apple's QuickTime multimedia player that can be exploited remotely...
Security Vendors Slam Defcon Virus Contest
(News) There will be a new contest at the Defcon hacker conference this August, one that antivirus vendors already hate.
(News) There will be a new contest at the Defcon hacker conference this August, one that antivirus vendors already hate.
Scott Charney: Microsoft's Ax Man
(News) Some people might dream of having the power to kill a product just before launch at a company the size of Microsoft, but for...
(News) Some people might dream of having the power to kill a product just before launch at a company the size of Microsoft, but for...
Spammers Ramp up Siege on Google's Blogger via Bots
(News) Spammers are using an automated method to create bogus pages on Google's Blogger service.
(News) Spammers are using an automated method to create bogus pages on Google's Blogger service.
After Web Defacement, University Warns of Data Breach
(News) Two weeks after discovering that its Web site had been used by hackers to flog fancy wedding rings, Southern Connecticut State...
(News) Two weeks after discovering that its Web site had been used by hackers to flog fancy wedding rings, Southern Connecticut State...
Researchers: Windows Update Should Be Redesigned
(News) Using off-the-shelf tools, hackers could craft exploits for software vulnerabilities in as little as 30 seconds after studying a...
(News) Using off-the-shelf tools, hackers could craft exploits for software vulnerabilities in as little as 30 seconds after studying a...
China Worries Hackers Will Strike During Beijing Olympics
(News) While CNN recently faced distributed denial-of-service attacks from Chinese hackers angry about the television network's...
(News) While CNN recently faced distributed denial-of-service attacks from Chinese hackers angry about the television network's...
SANS: Pressure on Vendors Can Prevent Security Woes
(News) Companies are having more success in pressuring software vendors into baking security into their products, a trend that...
(News) Companies are having more success in pressuring software vendors into baking security into their products, a trend that...
Users Urge Vendors to Build in Security
(News) Companies are having more success at getting vendors to bake security into their products, the research director for the SANS Institute said Wednesday.
(News) Companies are having more success at getting vendors to bake security into their products, the research director for the SANS Institute said Wednesday.
CNN Site Hit by China Attack
(News) After being called off Friday, the on-again, off-again cyber attack against CNN's Web site again picked up steam early this...
(News) After being called off Friday, the on-again, off-again cyber attack against CNN's Web site again picked up steam early this...
Microsoft Figures Show Some Users May Like Adware
(News) It would seem logical to think most Internet users are annoyed by software that causes pop-up advertisements to appear on...
(News) It would seem logical to think most Internet users are annoyed by software that causes pop-up advertisements to appear on...
Schneier: Lots of Security Software Is 'snake Oil'
(News) Bruce Schneier is one of the foremost experts on cryptography and is a well-known security author and commentator. He is the...
(News) Bruce Schneier is one of the foremost experts on cryptography and is a well-known security author and commentator. He is the...
China Faced With Severe Botnet Problem
(News) China faces a growing threat from botnets, networks of computers infected with software that allows them to be controlled...
(News) China faces a growing threat from botnets, networks of computers infected with software that allows them to be controlled...
Microsoft Data Show Web Attacks Taking off
(News) Criminals changed tactics in the last six months of 2007, dropping malicious e-mail in favor of Web-based attacks, according...
(News) Criminals changed tactics in the last six months of 2007, dropping malicious e-mail in favor of Web-based attacks, according...
Blue Coat to Acquire Packeteer for $268 Million
(News) Security and wide-area network acceleration company Blue Coat Systems has made a deal to buy Packeteer, a longtime WAN...
(News) Security and wide-area network acceleration company Blue Coat Systems has made a deal to buy Packeteer, a longtime WAN...
Economic Woes Won't Affect Europe Security Spending
(News) Western Europe will increase spending on IT security products despite the shaky economic conditions caused by the credit...
(News) Western Europe will increase spending on IT security products despite the shaky economic conditions caused by the credit...
Rock Phish Gang Adds Second Punch to Phishing Attacks
(News) A notorious online gang known for its prolific phishing operations has expanded its means of attack, potentially putting more...
(News) A notorious online gang known for its prolific phishing operations has expanded its means of attack, potentially putting more...
Malicious Microprocessor Opens New Doors for Attack
(News) For years, hackers have focused on finding bugs in computer software that give them unauthorized access to computer systems...
(News) For years, hackers have focused on finding bugs in computer software that give them unauthorized access to computer systems...
Researchers: Microsoft's CAPTCHAs Easy to Solve
(News) Microsoft's system to thwart automatic registrations of e-mail accounts leads to "a false sense of security," according to two...
(News) Microsoft's system to thwart automatic registrations of e-mail accounts leads to "a false sense of security," according to two...
Criminals Hack CEOs With Fake Subpoenas
(News) Panos Anastassiadis didn't click on the fake subpoena that popped into his inbox on Monday morning, but he runs a computer...
(News) Panos Anastassiadis didn't click on the fake subpoena that popped into his inbox on Monday morning, but he runs a computer...
Expert Advice for Securing Your Site and Your Reputation
(News) Tips from security guru Jeremiah Grossman for keeping your company's site safe.
(News) Tips from security guru Jeremiah Grossman for keeping your company's site safe.
Researcher: BT Home Hub Wi-Fi Security Easy to Crack
(News) A security researcher claims to have found a significant weakness in the wireless encryption of a DSL home gateway made by...
(News) A security researcher claims to have found a significant weakness in the wireless encryption of a DSL home gateway made by...
Colombian Man Sentenced for Computer Fraud
(News) A Colombian man who used keylogging software in a lucrative identity theft scheme has been sentenced to nine years in prison...
(News) A Colombian man who used keylogging software in a lucrative identity theft scheme has been sentenced to nine years in prison...
Adobe Fixes Seven Flaws in Flash Player
(News) Adobe has upgraded its Flash Player to fix seven vulnerabilities in the graphics and video software widely used for intera...
(News) Adobe has upgraded its Flash Player to fix seven vulnerabilities in the graphics and video software widely used for intera...
Adobe Fixes Seven Flaws in Flash Player
(News) Adobe has upgraded its Flash Player to fix seven vulnerabilities in the graphics and video software widely used for intera...
(News) Adobe has upgraded its Flash Player to fix seven vulnerabilities in the graphics and video software widely used for intera...
As Storm Fades, Botnet Fight Goes on
(News) When Owen Walker was arrested for masterminding a massive international network of compromised computers last year, it see...
(News) When Owen Walker was arrested for masterminding a massive international network of compromised computers last year, it see...
Microsoft: Let's Talk About Trust
(News) Microsoft can't build the next generation of trusted computer systems on its own, the company's chief research and strateg...
(News) Microsoft can't build the next generation of trusted computer systems on its own, the company's chief research and strateg...
IBM's Project Phantom to Lock Down Virtual Machines
(News) IBM researchers are developing new attack prevention technology for the company's virtualization products.
(News) IBM researchers are developing new attack prevention technology for the company's virtualization products.
Hitachi buys majority stake in ID management vendor
(News) Looking to expand its line of identity management products, Hitachi has bought a majority ownership interest in M-Tech Information Technology, a vendor of password management software.
(News) Looking to expand its line of identity management products, Hitachi has bought a majority ownership interest in M-Tech Information Technology, a vendor of password management software.
Cisco, EMC Extend Security Partnership
(News) Cisco Systems and EMC are expanding a partnership to ensure the security of sensitive enterprise data.
(News) Cisco Systems and EMC are expanding a partnership to ensure the security of sensitive enterprise data.
Security Software Tracks BlackBerry Communications
(News) Companies that must retain e-mail for compliance reasons will be able to keep tabs on BlackBerry mail with Gwava's new program.
(News) Companies that must retain e-mail for compliance reasons will be able to keep tabs on BlackBerry mail with Gwava's new program.
Wabisabilabi selling remote exploit for SAP
(News) A vulnerability that affects SAP's MaxDB hasn't garnered any bids yet on a controversial auction site for computer vulnerabilities.
(News) A vulnerability that affects SAP's MaxDB hasn't garnered any bids yet on a controversial auction site for computer vulnerabilities.
Cisco warns of bug in desktop software
(News) Cisco is advising Windows users of its Cisco Security Agent software to upgrade the product because of a security bug.
(News) Cisco is advising Windows users of its Cisco Security Agent software to upgrade the product because of a security bug.
Web apps, Office among top security headaches, says SANS
(News) Web-based applications and security holes in Microsoft Office are among the biggest threats faced by Internet users today, according to the SANS Institute's annual security report.
(News) Web-based applications and security holes in Microsoft Office are among the biggest threats faced by Internet users today, according to the SANS Institute's annual security report.
Webroot to buy service vendor Email Systems
(News) Security software vendor Webroot plans to acquire Email Systems Ltd., a provider of e-mail and Web protection services.
(News) Security software vendor Webroot plans to acquire Email Systems Ltd., a provider of e-mail and Web protection services.
Microsoft not happy with AV software performance
(News) Microsoft is still experiencing growing pains as it brings its consumer and enterprise security products and service up to speed.
(News) Microsoft is still experiencing growing pains as it brings its consumer and enterprise security products and service up to speed.
Survey: Gov't IT managers concerned about compliance, bots
(News) Nearly three-quarters of U.S. government IT managers and decision-makers are spending more time on mandated security requirements than they did a year ago, but only about half feel more confident in their agency's security, according to a survey released Thursday.
(News) Nearly three-quarters of U.S. government IT managers and decision-makers are spending more time on mandated security requirements than they did a year ago, but only about half feel more confident in their agency's security, according to a survey released Thursday.
Study: Mobile workforce represents security threat in '08
(News) As the size of the world's mobile workforce continues to increase rapidly, so too does the threat such remote workers represent to their organizations and IT departments, due largely to a lack of related security training and awareness, according to a recent study.
(News) As the size of the world's mobile workforce continues to increase rapidly, so too does the threat such remote workers represent to their organizations and IT departments, due largely to a lack of related security training and awareness, according to a recent study.
McAfee buys Web site security company for US$51M
(News) McAfee will acquire ScanAlert, a Web application security vendor, for US$51 million, the companies announced Tuesday.
(News) McAfee will acquire ScanAlert, a Web application security vendor, for US$51 million, the companies announced Tuesday.
Malware on the rise as criminals target vulnerable firms
(News) Malicious code that installs files such as Trojans, password stealers, keyboard loggers and other malware on users' systems registered a fivefold increase in the first half of 2007, according to research released by Microsoft at the RSA Security conference in London.
(News) Malicious code that installs files such as Trojans, password stealers, keyboard loggers and other malware on users' systems registered a fivefold increase in the first half of 2007, according to research released by Microsoft at the RSA Security conference in London.
HP offers secure document printing
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. introduced on Wednesday a security technology that ensures printed documents get to the right people and protects against malware.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. introduced on Wednesday a security technology that ensures printed documents get to the right people and protects against malware.
New activist tool: Cyber sit-ins
(News) Dan Lohrmann, Michigan's chief information security officer, found out about the cyber sit-in from a reporter. It was Tuesday, May 15, 2007, and a group calling itself the Electronic Disturbance Theater asked Michigan residents to voice their opposition to proposed cuts in state healthcare programs by targeting the Michigan gov website. Over the next two days, participants accessed the group's website and downloaded a small browser plug-in that repeatedly hit Michigan.gov. Though Electronic Disturbance Theater sees its actions as a mixture of performance art and civil disobedience, to Lohrmann, it looked very much like a denial-of-service attack. "Had a million people joined in, it would have been interesting," says Lohrmann. "Not in a good way."
(News) Dan Lohrmann, Michigan's chief information security officer, found out about the cyber sit-in from a reporter. It was Tuesday, May 15, 2007, and a group calling itself the Electronic Disturbance Theater asked Michigan residents to voice their opposition to proposed cuts in state healthcare programs by targeting the Michigan gov website. Over the next two days, participants accessed the group's website and downloaded a small browser plug-in that repeatedly hit Michigan.gov. Though Electronic Disturbance Theater sees its actions as a mixture of performance art and civil disobedience, to Lohrmann, it looked very much like a denial-of-service attack. "Had a million people joined in, it would have been interesting," says Lohrmann. "Not in a good way."
Check Point touts Skype blocking technology
(News) Check Point Software has beefed up its enterprise security gateways, in an effort to protect corporate networks against the risks associated with IM and peer-to-peer application such as Skype.
(News) Check Point Software has beefed up its enterprise security gateways, in an effort to protect corporate networks against the risks associated with IM and peer-to-peer application such as Skype.