Security

Microsoft Fixes DLL Security Bug

The company has released a 'Fix-it' tool to address DLL loading problems believed to be affecting many major applications

14 years ago

Badly Configured Networks Cause Most Data Breaches

A badly configured network is most often the cause of security breaches, a survey of hacking habits has revealed

14 years ago

India’s BlackBerry Compromise Won’t Solve Anything

Countries from India to the UAE don’t like secrets, especially when they’re held by their own citizens, but banning BlackBerry…

14 years ago

Rich Internet Applications: The Next Corporate Frontier

Rich Internet Applications could be the next corporate development frontier, but developers must consider the security implications, says Larry Seltzer

14 years ago

RSA Launches Integrated Cloud Security Package

RSA Solution for Cloud Security and Compliance is aimed at managing security, risk and regulatory compliance of cloud infrastructures --…

14 years ago

Building Society Laptop Stolen Along With Passwords

The Information Commissioner’s Office has criticised Yorkshire Building Society for allowing an unencrypted laptop to be stolen along with its…

14 years ago

RIM Touts ‘Industry Forum’ In Response To India Demands

RIM has offered to establish an 'industry forum' to help the Indian government manage lawful intercepts, but denied it has…

14 years ago

Facebook Rival Diaspora Set For September Launch

The developers of 'privacy-conscious' Facebook rival Diaspora claim the social network will be open-sourced on 15 September

14 years ago

Malware Increasingly Spreading Through USB Devices

A Panda Security report has found that a third of malware infections worldwide are caused by worms that spread on…

14 years ago

IBM Report Labels Apple, Microsoft As Most Vulnerable

IBM's X-Force threat report has labelled Adobe, Apple and Microsoft as the makers of products with the most vulnerabilities

14 years ago

PC World Owner Pinged Over Dumping Customer Data

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that PC World's owner, DSG Retail Ltd, has breached the Data Protection Act

14 years ago

Adobe Patches Critical Shockwave Flaws

Adobe has patched a number of critical security vulnerabilities for its Shockwave Player, that exposed user's systems to potential hijacking

14 years ago

10 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Its Security Response

Over the years, Microsoft has seen plenty of evidence that it needs to improve its response to security alerts. Here's…

14 years ago

Details Of Worst Breach Of US Military Computers Revealed

A US Defense Department official discusses details of a formerly classified cyber-attack that he described as the worst breach of…

14 years ago

Apple Update Patches 13 Mac Vulnerabilities

A security update from Apple for Mac OS X has been issued which patches 13 vulnerabilities, some of them serious

14 years ago

Zurich Insurance Fined £2.28m For Data Loss

The UK Financial Services Authority has fined Zurich Insurance £2,275,000 for failing to prevent the loss of customers’ confidential information

14 years ago

Google Adds Push Notifications To Mobile App For iPhone

‎Google has upgraded its Mobile App for the Apple iPhone, which includes push notifications and pop-up reminders

14 years ago

IBM Delivers BigFix Security and Compliance Software

IBM hopes to ease the IT manager's security and compliance burden with new software followings its acquisition of BigFix

14 years ago

File-Share Solicitor To Face Tribunal Over ‘Bullying’

Andrew Crossley, who sent hundreds of letters to alleged file-sharers, will answer to accusations of bullying

14 years ago

Wanova Mirage Redefines Desktop Management: Review

Managing Windows desktops and laptops has become a major challenge in the enterprise. Wanova’s Mirage simplifies the process, offering speed…

14 years ago

Cloud Benefits IT Pros… And Hackers

Cloud computing can take the weight off IT departments, but hackers are keen to exploit a whole new batch of…

14 years ago

Facebook Says Zuckerberg-Power Is Feature, Not Bug

Facebook users can't block founder Mark Zuckerberg, because of a feature which prevents malicious campaigns, the company says

14 years ago

Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus

If Intel wanted anti-virus, it would have licensed McAfee. This deal is about something much bigger, says Wayne Rash

14 years ago

Microsoft Issues Application Security Warning

A Microsoft mitigation tool will help deal with vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of third-party Windows applications

14 years ago

Facebook Users Can’t Block Founder Mark Zuckerberg

Founder Mark Zuckerberg has the ultimate admin power on Facebook, and cannot by blocked by anyone, reports say

14 years ago

Russian Cybercrime: Geeks, Not Gangsters

Researchers studying Russian cybercrime forums believe they are more Myspace than Mafia

14 years ago

Apple Files “Heartbeat” Patent To Track JailBroken iPhones

Remotely measuring a user’s heartbeat is just one of the methods proposed by Apple to monitor “unauthorised users” and potentiall…

14 years ago

Trojan Horse Linked To Madrid Air Crash

A computer system meant to detect problems with aircraft was infected with malware according to air crash investigators

14 years ago

Cameron Diaz Ranked As Most Dangerous, McAfee Finds

Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who recently graced the Top Gear race track, is the celebrity most likely to lead you…

14 years ago

Analysts Question Intel-McAfee Deal

Industry analysts see a number of challenges facing Intel if it successfully acquires McAfee

14 years ago