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Unprotected enterprise end point rising, despite security scares
Unprotected enterprise end point rising, despite security scares
A study into remote working carried out by Check Point Software Technologies has found that, despite a significant rise in the numbers of remote workers, only 27% of organisations use encryption to protect their corporate data.
Jan. 14, 2010
Maryland seeking to become a cybersecurity hub
Maryland seeking to become a cybersecurity hub
The Governor of Maryland set out an aggressive campaign to position the state as a national hub for cybersecurity this week, launching a report cataloging Maryland's current efforts in the cybersecurity and electronic intelligence space.
Jan. 13, 2010
Suffolk County National Bank hacked
Suffolk County National Bank hacked
Suffolk County National Bank received a nasty Christmas present on December 24th after discovering a hack that saw over 8,000 customers' accounts compromised. The breach is estimated to have cost $351 000, it warned investors.
Jan. 13, 2010
Employees downloading more illegal files
Employees downloading more illegal files
Software as a service company ScanSafe has found a 55% increase in illegal download attempts over corporate networks.
Jan. 13, 2010
3G encryption cracked in less than two hours
3G encryption cracked in less than two hours
In a jaw-dropping piece of research, a trio of researchers have published a paper explaining how the A5/3 encryption system – which is being phased in on many 3G cellular networks around the world – can be cracked in less than two hours.
Jan. 13, 2010
Facebook and McAfee team up on security
Facebook and McAfee team up on security
Facebook has signed McAfee as a supplier to help protect its user base. The two companies have worked on a custom scanning and repair tool, along with education materials that will target the social networking giant's 350 million users.
Jan. 13, 2010
768-bit RSA encryption cracked
768-bit RSA encryption cracked
A team of researchers reported that they have cracked a 768-bit RSA encryption system using a clustered/distributed computer approach.
Jan. 12, 2010
Cloudmark anti-spam technology hits a billion subscribers
Cloudmark anti-spam technology hits a billion subscribers
Thanks to the use of a wide-ranging licensing approach, deals with internet service providers and free trials on its anti-spam software plus allied technology, Cloudmark is claiming its technology now protects more than a billion users worldwide.
Jan. 12, 2010
Sophos warns over rogue Amazon delivery emails containing malware attachments
Sophos warns over rogue Amazon delivery emails containing malware attachments
It seems that hackers and malware authors are using new techniques to infect your home or office PC, as veteran IT security vendor Sophos has spotted a rash of fake Amazon `shipping email updates' over the weekend.
Jan. 12, 2010
Research shows that mobile IT security is taking off at last
Research shows that mobile IT security is taking off at last
After several years of vendors offering IT security applications for so-called mobile smartphones, it seems that the market's adoption of this technology is about to take off in the year ahead.
Jan. 11, 2010
Microsoft targets security issues with policy site
Microsoft targets security issues with policy site
Microsoft has launched a technology policy website designed to encourage policy debates in key areas such as cloud computing, security, and privacy.
Jan. 11, 2010
South Yorkshire police officers investigated over alleged computer misuse
South Yorkshire police officers investigated over alleged computer misuse
It has been revealed that 56 police officers - including eight senior staff - were investigated in South Yorkshire over the last four years, for alleged misuse of computer systems.
Jan. 8, 2010