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Belgian debit card users blocked from making non-EU transactions
Belgian debit card users blocked from making non-EU transactions
Reports are coming in that users of Maestro cards registered with Belgian banks and financial institutions are being locked down from making non-EU transactions owing to fraud issues.
Jan. 17, 2011
Top three internet scams to avoid in 2011
Top three internet scams to avoid in 2011
Sophisticated scams developed by cyber-criminals to target smartphones and social networks means businesses must increase awareness of internet scams, according to security firm, Knowthenet.org.uk.
Jan. 14, 2011
Schools and homes pose highest risk for laptop theft
Schools and homes pose highest risk for laptop theft
Research just published shows that schools and homes are the top two places where laptops go missing most often.
Jan. 14, 2011
Mobile security a hot topic at Infosecurity Europe 2011
Mobile security a hot topic at Infosecurity Europe 2011
Mobile and smartphone security is likely to be one of the hottest topics at Infosecurity Europe 2011 in London from 19 to 21 April, says Bloor Research.
Jan. 14, 2011
FDIC warns about 'Patriot Act' phishing emails targeting consumers
FDIC warns about 'Patriot Act' phishing emails targeting consumers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is warning banks about phishing emails being sent out informing recipients that the FDIC’s deposit insurance for their accounts had been suspended because of Patriot Act violations.
Jan. 14, 2011
SecureState uncovers vulnerability exploit for Novell's SiteScape
SecureState uncovers vulnerability exploit for Novell's SiteScape
SecureState said it discovered an exploit for a vulnerability in Novell's SiteScape Enterprise Forum web application that could enable a hacker to access an organization's internal networks.
Jan. 14, 2011
EC likely to recommend shorter data retention periods
EC likely to recommend shorter data retention periods
Shorter data retention periods are likely to be introduced in an updated version of the EU Data Retention Directive.
Jan. 13, 2011
Private sector initiative, not global treaty, is the best cybersecurity strategy
Private sector initiative, not global treaty, is the best cybersecurity strategy
An international treaty to regulate cybersecurity around the globe may not be achievable; rather, the best approach might be a series of voluntary private sector initiatives, according a report by the EastWest Institute think tank.
Jan. 13, 2011
UK 2006 FIFA World Cup fan details not at risk, says ICO
UK 2006 FIFA World Cup fan details not at risk, says ICO
There is no reason to believe the passport details of UK 2006 FIFA World Cup ticket holders are at risk, according to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Jan. 13, 2011
NSF money helps expand pipeline for federal cybersecurity workforce
NSF money helps expand pipeline for federal cybersecurity workforce
To help fill the cybersecurity workforce gap in the US government, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is contributing $1.25 million over four years to fund students studying cybersecurity at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Jan. 12, 2011
RIM agrees to block porn on BlackBerrys in Indonesia
RIM agrees to block porn on BlackBerrys in Indonesia
Research in Motion (RIM) has agreed to restrict access to pornographic sites via its BlackBerry smartphone devices in Indonesia after pressure from Indonesian authorities.
Jan. 12, 2011
Oracle faces $100m source code theft lawsuit
Oracle faces $100m source code theft lawsuit
Oracle is facing a $100m lawsuit after security software firm 2FA accused Oracle's subsidiary Passlogix of stealing source code for authentication and credential management.
Jan. 12, 2011