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Call for software vendors to take better care when developing software
Call for software vendors to take better care when developing software
A consortium of more than 30 major customers of software vendors have called for more secure development of their applications, and for the developers to adhere to best practice at the earliest opportunity.
Feb. 23, 2010
European data commissioner criticises anti-counterfeiting arrangements
European data commissioner criticises anti-counterfeiting arrangements
In a surprising move, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has criticised the the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), saying that the agreement may be unworkable under current European Union data protection laws.
Feb. 23, 2010
Rutgers team demonstrates new smart phone security threat
Rutgers team demonstrates new smart phone security threat
A team of investigators at Rutgers University has revealed research indicating that smart phones can be compromised by sophisticated rootkits.
Feb. 23, 2010
Pennsylvania school district hit by injunction, FBI investigation after web cam incident
Pennsylvania school district hit by injunction, FBI investigation after web cam incident
A federal judge has ordered a suburban Philadelphia school not to reactivate a security system that enabled it to monitor students in their homes without their knowledge. The judge made the emergency ruling after a student sued the school, alleging an invasion of privacy after someone at the school took a picture of him in his home.
Feb. 22, 2010
Kaspersky Lab readies next-gen network PC security
Kaspersky Lab readies next-gen network PC security
Kaspersky Lab, the veteran IT security vendor, has developed a new home/small office network defence technology. Known as PURE, the technology will be unveiled at the CeBIT Computer Faire when it opens in Hannover, Germany, on March 2.
Feb. 19, 2010
Dell plans major industry cybersecurity initiative
Dell plans major industry cybersecurity initiative
Hard on the heels of acquiring Perot Systems late last year, Dell is planning to launch an industry initiative that seeks for industry IT players to pool their talents to defend the internet from cybercriminals.
Feb. 19, 2010
School linked to Operation Aurora attack is tied indirectly to hacktivist group
School linked to Operation Aurora attack is tied indirectly to hacktivist group
Two schools in China have been linked to the Operation Aurora attack that targeted Google and other companies last year – and one of them has been tied to a national network of hacktivist groups.
Feb. 19, 2010
US loses cyberwarfare game
US loses cyberwarfare game
A simulated cyber attack has shown once again that the US is unprepared for cyberwarfare, a year after the federal government conducted an extensive review of its cyber security stance.
Feb. 18, 2010
First Base Technologies expanding, diversifying
First Base Technologies expanding, diversifying
First Base Technologies is expanding its penetration testing operations, as well as diversifying from its financial services client base and seeking CESG Check compliance as part of the changes.
Feb. 18, 2010
ISAF raising awareness of main threats to online security
ISAF raising awareness of main threats to online security
The Information Security Awareness Forum (ISAF) has announced a rolling calendar of themes for this year, where each month sees a focus on a main threat to information security.
Feb. 18, 2010
Cloudmark acquire Bizanga
Cloudmark acquire Bizanga
Security solution developer, Cloudmark, has announced it has entered an agreement to takeover message processing platform developers, Bizanga.
Feb. 17, 2010
Kaspersky sponsor Six Nations rugby
Kaspersky sponsor Six Nations rugby
Internet threat management solutions developer, Kaspersky Lab, has announced that it is a sponsor of 2010 RBS Six Nations Rugby tournament.
Feb. 17, 2010