Security

Filesonic Puts The Brakes on File Sharing Service

The ramifcations of the MegaUpload shutdown continue to be felt as Filesonic disables file sharing and its reward programme

13 years ago

If MegaUpload Can Be Closed, Why Did We Need SOPA?

The MegaUpload case shows the US government can already enforce its copyright abroad. The world is asking why SOPA was…

13 years ago

New EU Data Privacy Rules Will Give More Power To Regulators

Firms must repoert data breaches and could be fined up to one percent of their global revenues

13 years ago

SOPA and PIPA Acts Officially Shelved

SOPA and PIPA have been officially put on hold. They may be revived, or may be replaced with other anti-piracy…

13 years ago

Boffins Propose Secure Method For Quantum Computing In The Cloud

A research team has managed to extend quantum computing to the Cloud, with the advantage of enhanced security

13 years ago

The Accidental Terrorist – Anonymous’ Stooges Stage Attacks

A poisoned Website is tricking innocent visitors into becoming an unwitting part of the Anonymous DDoS army

13 years ago

Megaupload File Storage Site Closed By FBI For IPR Breaches

Megaupload has been closed down and its organisers arrested in a multinational action led by the US Justice Department

13 years ago

Euro Commissioner Kroes Speaks Against SOPA

European vice president Neelie Kroes says SOPA was "bad legislation", while Euro MPs call US Congress to account

13 years ago

Cyber Security Challenge ‘Keeps The Country Safe’

By finding new talent, the Cyber Security Challenge helps the IT industry protect the nation from threats, says new CEO…

13 years ago

Port 80 Security Measures Bypassed By Most Network Application Traffic

Many IT departments concentrate on port 80 security but Palo Alto Networks has found that most corporate traffic does not…

13 years ago

OPEN: A Possible Replacement For The US SOPA/PIPA Laws

The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade (OPEN) Act is rising in popularity as an alternative to SOPA and…

13 years ago

Hardened Android Release Has Better Sandboxing And Access-Control Policies

SE Android, developed by the US National Security Agency, is a security-enhanced version of Google's mobile platform

13 years ago

McAfee To Issue Patch To Prevent Spam Hijacking

McAfee has promised to patch security issues in its hosted anti-malware service, including one that would turn a PC into…

13 years ago

The SOPA Protests: What Next?

After the site blackout, what can non-US citizens do to protest a law which would damage the World's Intenret, asks…

13 years ago

SOPA Is Back, And Sir Tim Berners-Lee Is Out To Stop It

As the Stop Online Piracy Act comes back on Congress's schedule, the father of the Web speaks out against it

13 years ago

Symantec Products’ Source Code Stolen In Unnoticed 2006 Breach

Servers of security specialist Symantec were breached six years ago but the company did not notice source code had been…

13 years ago

Oracle Accused Of Downplaying Severity Of Database Security Flaws

Oracle may not be paying attention to its flagship database software and underreporting the severity of a "fundamental" flaw

13 years ago

Google’s ‘Good To Know’ Ad Campaign Offers Online Safety Tips

Google is looking to educate users about online security and privacy with its new "Good to Know" ad campaign

13 years ago

TechWeek Europe Readers Are All-Rounders

Our latest poll reveals TechWeekEurope readers tend to have responsibility across the board, although all the different IT disciplines are…

13 years ago

Facebook Reveals Names of the Koobface Gang

Social network giant Facebook has released identities of those it believes to be behind the Koobface malware

13 years ago

Taxpayers Alliance Calls For Personal Liability For Data Breaches

The Taxpayers' Alliance says p[ublic sector data loss fines should be paid by individuals, not tax payers - others sidagree

13 years ago

Urgent Attention Advised As Oracle Issues Another Big Patch

Oracle has released patches for 16 critical bugs among the 78 vulnerabilities fixed in its flagship database and associated software

13 years ago

Israeli Stock Exchange And Banks Hit By Hackers

The online cyber war against Israel continues, with the stock exchange, banks and the national airline the latest victims

13 years ago

Google Has Been Testing A Secure QR Code Log-In Process

Google has completed a test that allowed smartphone users to log into their Google accounts by scanning a Quick Response…

13 years ago

Consumers Trade Privacy For Better Shopping Experience

Shoppers are willing to sacrifice their privacy in order to ensure a better shopping experience, an IBM survey has revealed

13 years ago

SOPA Set To Return In Different Form

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has been halted for the time being, but recent remarks suggest it is likely…

13 years ago

Andrew Crossley Suspended For Two Years

Copyright "troll" Andrew Crossley has been suspended from practicing law for two years and ordered to pay costs

13 years ago

Amazon-Owned Online Apparel Shop Hit By Data Breach

Zappos, an Amazon-owned online shoe and clothing retailer, has been hit by a mysterious data breach that may have affected…

13 years ago

SOPA Is Gone But The US Internet Dictatorship Is The Real Problem

SOPA may have gone but there are still laws and policies which impose US standards on the rest of the…

13 years ago

US SOPA Bill Killed In Congress

The SOPA Anti-piracy bill has been scuttled, but the Senate's PIPA bill sails on

13 years ago