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Unauthorized intrusions at large US companies jumped 26% in 2010
Unauthorized intrusions at large US companies jumped 26% in 2010
The number of large US companies reporting unauthorized intrusions in their networks increased to 67% in 2010 from 41% in 2009, according to VanDyke Software’s Enterprise IT Security Survey.
Oct. 21, 2010
UK to spend £650m on new National Cyber Security Programme
UK to spend £650m on new National Cyber Security Programme
The UK government plans to spend £650m over four years on a National Cyber Security Programme to beef up the nation’s defenses against cyber attack.
Oct. 20, 2010
Companies undertake first Dutch commercial quantum cryptography project
Companies undertake first Dutch commercial quantum cryptography project
Senetas Technology is teaming with ID Quantique (IDQ) and Siemens to deploy the first commercial quantum cryptography system in the Netherlands, according to the companies.
Oct. 20, 2010
Google terminates contracts in China
Google terminates contracts in China
Google's contracts with large Chinese advertising resellers will end on 27 October, the company has announced.
Oct. 19, 2010
Nuclear secrets revealed after unencrypted USB stick found in Cumbria hotel room
Nuclear secrets revealed after unencrypted USB stick found in Cumbria hotel room
Local media reports in the Lake District have revealed that an unencrypted USB stick – apparently containing details on the Sellafield nuclear site's operations – have been found by a coach driver in a Cumbria hotel room.
Oct. 19, 2010
40 000 wi-fi UK hotspots open to hackers
40 000 wi-fi UK hotspots open to hackers
In a disturbing echo of Google's mapping of home Wi-Fi networks as part of its Streetview project, an ethical hacker has found nearly half of home Wi-Fi networks can be hacked in less than five seconds, according to a study.
Oct. 18, 2010
Lowest spam since 2008, but phishing up
Lowest spam since 2008, but phishing up
Symantec’s ‘State of Spam and Phishing’ report this month has highlighted an overall decrease in spam, but an increase in phishing attacks.
Oct. 18, 2010
Defending against cyber attacks is top UK national security priority
Defending against cyber attacks is top UK national security priority
Cyber attacks on UK government and business computers and networks pose a top threat to the United Kingdom, according to the new National Security Strategy.
Oct. 18, 2010
Zeus trojan disguises itself as the tax man
Zeus trojan disguises itself as the tax man
A recent attack by the Zeus trojan virus used an email and a legitimate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website to trick users into providing sensitive tax information to cybercriminals.
Oct. 18, 2010
McAfee launches initiative to integrate information security technologies
McAfee launches initiative to integrate information security technologies
McAfee has unveiled its Security Connected initiative that will enable organizations to integrate various information security technologies both within the organization and with partners, developers, and customers.
Oct. 15, 2010
IE9 beta uses reputation check to raise alarm over high-risk downloads
IE9 beta uses reputation check to raise alarm over high-risk downloads
Microsoft has activated an optional feature that provides download protection for beta users of the Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) browser.
Oct. 15, 2010
NCC Group buys up security testing business
NCC Group buys up security testing business
UK-based NCC Group, provider of risk management solutions, has acquired iSEC Partners for $22.8m in cash.
Oct. 15, 2010