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EPIC: Obama must try harder on electronic privacy
EPIC: Obama must try harder on electronic privacy
Eight months into its first year, the Obama administration could still try harder when it comes to electronic privacy and digital rights, according to a report card issued by an advocacy group.
Sept. 18, 2009
Mobile/cloud workforce security issues covered in webinar recording
Mobile/cloud workforce security issues covered in webinar recording
An informative webinar - in which BigFix, Trend Micro and one of their joint customers in the healthcare sector looked at some of the problems in the mobile workforce and allied IT security sectors - was a great success this Thursday.
Sept. 18, 2009
Microsoft releases tools exposing software security vulnerabilities
Microsoft releases tools exposing software security vulnerabilities
Microsoft is releasing new tools to expose security vulnerabilities in new and updated software.
Sept. 17, 2009
Number of malicious websites up 233% in H1 2009
Number of malicious websites up 233% in H1 2009
The Websense Security Labs report on the state of internet security for the first half of 2009, has found that the number of malicious websites has increased 233% over the last six months, and 671% over the last year.
Sept. 17, 2009
Infosecurity weekly brief - September 15, 2009
Infosecurity weekly brief - September 15, 2009
Breaches, threats, protections and security directions - we summarise what's been happening in the world of information security over the past week.
Sept. 15, 2009
Job seekers at risk of ID theft
Job seekers at risk of ID theft
Andy Gooday, founder of MrBrandAcademy.com, a job seeker training company, says that three percent of job seekers are at risk of ID theft because of the data they include in their CVs. To help job hunters with their data security, Gooday has teamed up with Phil Butler, the well-known cybercrime expert, to publish a free training guide.
Sept. 14, 2009
Commuter matching website highly vulnerable to SQL injections
Commuter matching website highly vulnerable to SQL injections
RideMatch.info, a website used by several California-based companies and transportation boards to match commuters on similar routes, has been found to be potentially vulnerable to massive SQL injections that could result in the disclosure of users' personal data.
Sept. 14, 2009
Apple under fire over anti-phishing feature
Apple under fire over anti-phishing feature
Apple has come in for criticism on user forums for a new anti-fraud and anti-phishing warning system seen in its Safari Mobile web browser for the iPhone. Forum users report that the feature - seen in v3.1 of the iPhone's operating system - is less than consistent.
Sept. 14, 2009
Gemalto acquires Trusted Logic
Gemalto acquires Trusted Logic
Gemalto, the French digital security firm, has acquired Trusted Logic, a provider of security software for mobile devices.
Sept. 14, 2009
Quocirca publishes report on strong authentication
Quocirca publishes report on strong authentication
Fran Howarth, a principal analyst with Quocirca, the business and IT analysis research firm, has penned a report on strong authentication.
Sept. 14, 2009
One third of businesses failing to protect sensitive data transfers
One third of businesses failing to protect sensitive data transfers
Research just released by Computerlinks, a UK distributor of IT security and internet technology products, shows that a sizeable number of businesses are failing to protect their most sensitive data.
Sept. 14, 2009
UFO hacker Gary McKinnon to learn of Supreme Court appeal
UFO hacker Gary McKinnon to learn of Supreme Court appeal
Self-confessed hacker Gary McKinnon, who gained unauthorised access to multiple Pentagon computer systems, will learn this week whether an application for an appeal in his case will be heard by the Supreme Court, the new highest court in the UK.
Sept. 14, 2009