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Lax compliance costs more than strict compliance with security rules
Lax compliance costs more than strict compliance with security rules
Noncompliance costs organizations almost three times as much as compliance with information security regulations and standards, according to a new study by the Ponemon Institute and Tripwire.
Jan. 31, 2011
PCI Council taking nominations for advisory board
PCI Council taking nominations for advisory board
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is currently seeking nominations from participating organizations for 14 open seats on its Board of Advisors.
Jan. 28, 2011
FBI issues search warrants for WikiLeaks ‘Anonymous’ gang
FBI issues search warrants for WikiLeaks ‘Anonymous’ gang
The FBI has announced the execution of 40 search warrants throughout the US for information relating to the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks carried out by the pro-WikiLeaks group known as ‘Anonymous’.
Jan. 28, 2011
Opera browser update fixes five vulnerabilities
Opera browser update fixes five vulnerabilities
Opera has fixed five security vulnerabilities, including one considered critical, in the latest version of its web browser.
Jan. 27, 2011
Smartphones and social media can be a risky combination
Smartphones and social media can be a risky combination
By visiting social media sites, smartphone users are exposing themselves to security risks, warned Avi Chesla, vice president of security at Radware.
Jan. 27, 2011
Facebook founder's fan page hacked – or was it?
Facebook founder's fan page hacked – or was it?
In a supremely ironic situation, especially given the recent furor over the social networking site's privacy rules, it looks as though Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fan page on the portal was 'hacked' yesterday evening.
Jan. 26, 2011
Hackers gain access to student records at New Jersey schools
Hackers gain access to student records at New Jersey schools
Hackers broke into the computer system at a New Jersey school district and gained access to student records system used by 160 schools across the state.
Jan. 26, 2011
Facebook announces two new security features
Facebook announces two new security features
In the face of ongoing criticism about the social network’s security efforts, Facebook has taken the wraps off two new security features – SSL connections and social authentication.
Jan. 26, 2011
Anonymous hacking group uses IRC channels to co-ordinate DDoS attacks
Anonymous hacking group uses IRC channels to co-ordinate DDoS attacks
It's been a while since the loosely-grouped Anonymous hacking group caused a sensation by organising a series of DDoS attacks against a number of high profile financial sites linked with snubbing WikiLeaks.
Jan. 25, 2011
Vodafone Australia shuts down dealer after data breach
Vodafone Australia shuts down dealer after data breach
Vodafone's Australian operation is reported to have tracked down the source of a data leak, which caused uproar amongst its users. The source now appears to be one of its cellular dealers.
Jan. 25, 2011
McDonald's opinion poll phishing emails detected
McDonald's opinion poll phishing emails detected
Researchers from AppRiver are reporting 'opinion poll' emails arriving on the internet, supposedly from fast food outlet McDonald's, and offering recipients the prospect of a $250 reward.
Jan. 24, 2011
Hackers sell access to military and government websites
Hackers sell access to military and government websites
Dozens of military, government and education websites have been hacked and are up for sale, according to researchers from Imperva's Hacker Intelligence Initiative (HII).
Jan. 24, 2011