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UN rejects international cybercrime treaty
UN rejects international cybercrime treaty
The United Nations has rejected a Russia-backed proposal for a treaty on cybercrime, despite widespread agreement that closer international co-operation is vital in a world more closely connected by global computer networks.
April 21, 2010
Clearswift reports a seachange in Web 2.0 business security attitudes
Clearswift reports a seachange in Web 2.0 business security attitudes
Research published today claims to show that business attitudes towards Web 2.0 – the new generation of internet services – have charged markedly in the last three years.
April 21, 2010
Lib Dem Clegg’s infosec breach
Lib Dem Clegg’s infosec breach
The blueprint for Lib Dem Nick Clegg's top-secret TV debate strategy has been found in the back of a London cab, The Sun reports
April 21, 2010
Israel blocks US iPad imports
Israel blocks US iPad imports
Israel has banned Apple's iPad from entering the country from the US and has threatened to confiscate the newly released devices from passengers at airports.
April 20, 2010
Google Chrome used as trojan bait
Google Chrome used as trojan bait
A trojan has appeared posing as an extension to the Google Chrome browser. Delivered via email, the invitation to install the software tempts users with promises of a function to access documents from emails.
April 20, 2010
Lower Merion School District in voyeur scrape over webcam
Lower Merion School District in voyeur scrape over webcam
Administrators at Pennsylvania-based Harriton High School downloaded over 400 screenshots and webcam pictures of student Blake Robbins rather than the one or two previously estimated, according to a new motion filed in the court case between Robbins' family and the lower Merion School District. They also downloaded many images of other students, the District has admitted.
April 20, 2010
Malicious activity in emerging regions a threat to all business, says Symantec
Malicious activity in emerging regions a threat to all business, says Symantec
Businesses need to take note of the increase in malicious cyber activity in emerging countries, particularly those offshore and outsourced operations, says Symantec.
April 20, 2010
42% of employees underestimate fines for data breaches
42% of employees underestimate fines for data breaches
Research just published by Blockmaster Security claims to show that 42% of employees grossly underestimate the potential fines associated with a data breach.
April 20, 2010
Former NSA official indicted for information theft
Former NSA official indicted for information theft
A former National Security Agency senior executive has been indicted for retaining classified information, obstructing justice and making false statements.
April 19, 2010
Porn sites top drive-by download list
Porn sites top drive-by download list
Porn sites are still the most likely online destinations to be compromised with malware, in spite of increasing attacks on legitimate non-porn websites, according to a report released by security company Commtouch this week.
April 19, 2010
Toshiba Research Europe announces breakthrough in ultra-secure computing
Toshiba Research Europe announces breakthrough in ultra-secure computing
Ultra-secure encryption of sensitive data sent by banks, hospitals and government organisations could be a reality within three to five years, says Toshiba Research Europe.
April 19, 2010
Daily Telegraph third-party website hacked and defaced
Daily Telegraph third-party website hacked and defaced
A Daily Telegraph third-party website is the latest high-profile site to be defaced by hackers apparently unhappy about the news organisation referring to Romanians as gypsies.
April 19, 2010