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Agari expands use of DMARC email security standard through new program
Agari expands use of DMARC email security standard through new program
Based on the DMARC email authentication standard announced last month, Agari has launched a receiver program that enables mailbox providers to adopt DMARC and improve their customers’ email security.
Feb. 27, 2012
Azerbaijan Websites Attacked by Iranian hacker
Azerbaijan Websites Attacked by Iranian hacker
According to the communications ministry of Azerbaijan, Several Azerbaijani government websites were attacked by Iranian hackers Wednesday night.
Feb. 25, 2012
Former McAfee researcher exploits zero-day hole in smartphone browser
Former McAfee researcher exploits zero-day hole in smartphone browser
Former McAfee researcher Dmitri Alperovitch has successfully exploited a zero-day vulnerability in an Android smartphone and installed Nickispy malware that can control the device, record calls, access texts and emails, and pinpoint location.
Feb. 24, 2012
The Electro-Magnetic Pulse threat to national infrastructures
The Electro-Magnetic Pulse threat to national infrastructures
The House of Commons Defence Committee has examined the UK posture towards EMP, and finds it wanting. “It is time that the Government began to approach this matter with the seriousness it deserves.”
Feb. 23, 2012
Firms move ahead with mobility, despite security concerns
Firms move ahead with mobility, despite security concerns
Although 71% of enterprises are considering deploying custom mobile applications, 41% are concerned about the security risks posed by mobility programs, according to a survey sponsored by Symantec.
Feb. 23, 2012
AlienVault’s Open Threat Exchange
AlienVault’s Open Threat Exchange
National security strategies frequently stress the need and desirability for information sharing to counter cyber security threats. But while they have few concrete proposals, business is going ahead on its own.
Feb. 23, 2012
Top-secret Anglo-French drone plans stolen
Top-secret Anglo-French drone plans stolen
A briefcase reportedly containing top secret documents about an Anglo-French drone project was stolen from a senior Dassault Aviation executive on his way to London.
Feb. 23, 2012
FCC calls on service providers to step up efforts to combat online threats
FCC calls on service providers to step up efforts to combat online threats
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is urging internet service providers (ISPs) to take a more proactive approach in combating online threats.
Feb. 23, 2012
End of the death grip court case
End of the death grip court case
Apple has agreed settlement terms for the ultimate self-inflicted DoS: the ‘death grip’ that can cause the iPhone 4 to drop its signal.
Feb. 22, 2012
The contradictions of password psychology
The contradictions of password psychology
A new survey on attitudes towards passwords indicates an apparent contradiction: most people want stricter password security policies, but don’t bother changing their own default passwords.
Feb. 22, 2012
Memphis police investigate tax preparer's data dump
Memphis police investigate tax preparer's data dump
A tax preparer based in Memphis, Tenn., is accused of throwing out thousands of tax documents containing customers’ personal information, including driver's license and social security numbers, in dumpsters at one of its offices, according to Memphis police.
Feb. 22, 2012
It is confirmed: The Pirate Bay is a pirate
It is confirmed: The Pirate Bay is a pirate
Following its legal success against Newzbin, the music industry has won its second major UK court victory: this time against The Pirate Bay.
Feb. 21, 2012