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ICSPA cyber security group launches to boost international fight against cyber crime
ICSPA cyber security group launches to boost international fight against cyber crime
The International Cyber Security Protection Alliance (ICSPA) was officially launched in London on Tuesday 5th July. Backed by the UK government, the non-for-profit body which brings together business, government and law enforcement, aims to combat the growing threat of cyber crime by supporting international law enforcement bodies.
July 6, 2011
WellPoint dishes out $100,000 to Indiana for potential data breach
WellPoint dishes out $100,000 to Indiana for potential data breach
Health insurer WellPoint has to pay $100,000 in fines for delaying notification to 32,000 Indiana customers affected by a possible data breach, according to a settlement with the Indiana Attorney General.
July 6, 2011
IEEE: Interoperability, data portability trouble cloud customers as much as security
IEEE: Interoperability, data portability trouble cloud customers as much as security
Interoperability and data portability are as important as security to long-term adoption of cloud computing services, according to experts with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
July 6, 2011
Apple and Google heading into less cloudy security times says researcher
Apple and Google heading into less cloudy security times says researcher
The impending launch of Apple and Google into the area of consumer cloud computing services in a major way is changing the way that cybercriminals view the cloud, claims Peter Cochrane, a technology researcher and former CTO of British Telecom.
July 5, 2011
Infosecurity Europe Joins Forces with Infosecurity Magazine & Online News Site to Create Stronger, United Market Offering
Infosecurity Europe Joins Forces with Infosecurity Magazine & Online News Site to Create Stronger, United Market Offering
Infosecurity Europe and Infosecurity magazine are delighted to announce the formal collaboration of their brands and products with immediate effect.
July 5, 2011
It's the Fourth of July: celebrate, but don't click through
It's the Fourth of July: celebrate, but don't click through
It’s the Fourth of July in the US today, when Americans are celebrating Independence Day, but IT security vendors have spent the weekend issuing warnings on phishing and infected emails taking advantage of the celebrations.
July 4, 2011
Researcher discovers new Android attack vector
Researcher discovers new Android attack vector
A Symantec researcher claims to have discovered a new type of Android malware threat in the shape of class loading hijacking, which effectively means that hackers can remotely take over most, if not all, aspects of a smartphone or tablet computer.
July 1, 2011
Hackers attack Gannett US govt media portals and download user data
Hackers attack Gannett US govt media portals and download user data
Hackers are reported to have gained unauthorised access to a network of US defence industry news portals and downloaded sensitive user information that could be used in spear phishing and other types of targeted attacks.
July 1, 2011
Hiloti trojan infections triple in the UK reports Trusteer
Hiloti trojan infections triple in the UK reports Trusteer
Trusteer, the web browser security specialist, is reporting a surge in the number of people's computers infected with the Hiloti trojan. The firm says that, in the UK, infection rates have tripled in the last ten days.
July 1, 2011
Malicious spam campaign uses overdue credit card account as leverage
Malicious spam campaign uses overdue credit card account as leverage
M86 Security is reporting a malicious spam campaign is now under way, fooling internet users into downloading an
July 1, 2011
Australia's JanusNET launches in the UK in mobile space
Australia's JanusNET launches in the UK in mobile space
JanusNET - a leading IT security vendor in Australia - is in the process of setting up in the UK and Infosecurity managed to talk to the firm's managing director Greg Colla late last month.
July 1, 2011
Lockheed Martin teams with power firm on smart grid cybersecurity
Lockheed Martin teams with power firm on smart grid cybersecurity
Lockheed Martin is teaming with American Electric Power to offer the Palisade cybersecurity product for the smart electricity grid.
July 1, 2011