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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
Adobe finally jumps on silent update bandwagon
Adobe finally jumps on silent update bandwagon
It's official — Adobe is releasing an automatic silent updater for its PDF Reader product on April 13. The company confirmed the news to Infosecurity US this week.
Jan. 8, 2010
2010 will be the year of the Cloud says report
2010 will be the year of the Cloud says report
A report commissioned by one of the UK's major business Internet service providers claims to show that 2010 will be the year of cloud computing, but that — whilst many SMEs are gearing up for the benefits of cloud facilities — few are also upgrading their Internet connections.
Jan. 7, 2010
2010 date change cripples millions of German payment cards
2010 date change cripples millions of German payment cards
Just as the switch to the new millennium caused havoc with computer systems a decade ago, the switch to the new decade has caused technology problems once again.
Jan. 7, 2010
2009 was a record year for malware
2009 was a record year for malware
A PandaLabs report claims that 2009 will go down as perhaps the most prolific in malware history. In 2009, malware creators tapped into search tools used by the majority of web surfers, and exploited current events and popular culture.
Jan. 7, 2010