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Breakthrough security Firefox plug-in stops man-in-the-middle attacks
Breakthrough security Firefox plug-in stops man-in-the-middle attacks
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have released a security plug-in for Firefox 3 that can detect – and block – access to a Web site that has problems with its security certificate.
Sept. 5, 2008
Ex-Countrywide Employee Arrested over Massive Info Theft
Ex-Countrywide Employee Arrested over Massive Info Theft
The FBI has arrested a former Countrywide Financial Corp. employee and another man in an alleged scheme to steal and sell the sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, of as many as two million mortgage applicants, the Los Angeles Times has reported.
Aug. 4, 2008
“Spam Kings”: One Jailed; One Escapes and Kills Family
“Spam Kings”: One Jailed; One Escapes and Kills Family
This week the media spotlight was turned towards “spam kings.” One was sent to jail while another escaped from his minimum security prison before killing his family and himself.
July 25, 2008
Angry Employee Disables San Francisco Network
Angry Employee Disables San Francisco Network
A disgruntled San Francisco computer engineer is still in jail five days after blocking access to the city’s system to everyone except himself. On Thursday he pleaded not guilty today to four counts of computer tampering and remains behind bars on $5 million bail.
July 18, 2008
Computerworld Casts Doubt on Lost Laptops Study
Computerworld Casts Doubt on Lost Laptops Study
A study regarding lost and stolen laptops at US airports, which must have sent shivers down the spines of computer security executives, has been put into doubt by news magazine, Computerworld.
July 11, 2008
Big Five IT Vendors Announce Focus on Security
Big Five IT Vendors Announce Focus on Security
Five of the world’s leading IT vendors have announced the creation of the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI).
July 4, 2008
New Efforts to Battle Botnet-Driven Spam
New Efforts to Battle Botnet-Driven Spam
Network operators and ISPs from around the world are working together to address issues that will help block botnet-induced spam.
June 27, 2008
Spear-phishing Attacks Attain Record Levels
Spear-phishing Attacks Attain Record Levels
Targeted social engineering attacks, also referred to as spear phishing, are on the rise.
June 13, 2008
Credit Agency Gives Free Monitoring to Millions
Credit Agency Gives Free Monitoring to Millions
As part of a preliminary settlement of a $10 billion class action suit, millions of US consumers will soon be eligible for free credit monitoring.
June 6, 2008
US Government Receives Grade C in IT Security
US Government Receives Grade C in IT Security
The US federal government improved slightly in its ability to secure its computer systems and networks, from a C- to C.
May 30, 2008
Insider Threats Keeping IT Directors Awake At Night
Insider Threats Keeping IT Directors Awake At Night
The leaking of sensitive information through the email system was ranked far ahead of the threat from external hackers, according to a new study.c
May 30, 2008
Largest US Power Company “Vulnerable To Hacking”
Largest US Power Company “Vulnerable To Hacking”
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned the nation’s largest public power company is vulnerable to computer hackers and terrorists ready to disrupt America’s power grid.
May 29, 2008