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Visa Launches CodeSure Matrix Display Cards
Visa has improved credit cards with a built-in keypad and LCD screen for two-factor authentication
Akamai Expands Security, Compliance Features
Akamai's content delivery network now has features designed to help customers fend off DDoS attacks
Symantec: Mobile Malware Follows The Money
The malware threat in smartphones is only just beginning as criminals seek to find financial benefits
Dell: Big Buyers Are Big Winners
If you've got the infrastructure, the brand and the balance sheet, why wouldn't you grow by acquisition, asks Dell's Dave Johnson
Nasty ‘Nice Pack’ Exploit Kit Targets Retail Card Info
Attacks on retailer Websites using exploit kits to steal card details and SQL injection exploits increase
Dutch ISP Hits Spamhaus With Police Complaints
A Dutch ISP has filed two police complaints against Spamhaus, telling eWEEK Europe that its CEO is "nuts"
Sony Protects 93,000 Users From Password Attacks
Sony locked out users when hackers tried applying user names and passwords stolen from elsewhere
ISPs Defend New Porn Filtering Measures
Virgin Media, BT, Sky and TalkTalk say their new child-protection measures will not affect existing customers
Lib Dems Mount Digital Economy Act Challenge
The Liberal Democrats have fulfilled a promise to challenge the Digital Economy Act in a Parliamentary debate
RSA Says SecurID Was Hacked By A ‘Nation State’
At the RSA conference, executives explained its SecurID breach - but kept some details quiet
McAfee Announces Network Security Framework
McAfee's Network Security Framework provides intelligence, risk management, and data analysis
Microsoft Report Downplays Importance Of Zero-Day Attacks
The majority of attacks use social engineering techniques or known bugs, according to a Microsoft study
ISPs Launch Stronger Porn Block Features
BT, Sky, Talk Talk and Virgin will offer users an 'active choice' to block adult content at the point of purchase
US Government Security Incidents Skyrocket
A new report has revealed the poor state of security within the US federal government
New Acts Perform At The RSA Security Circus
Roll up, Roll up. See the amazing feats as security vendors tame wild APTs and put Trojan horses through their paces, cries Eric Doyle
German Police May Use Illegal Trojans As Truncheons
The Chaos Computer Club is probing malware that may be being used illegally by the German police
Cabinet Office Approves Bristol’s Open Source Plans
The government's cyber security arm has given Bristol council the go-ahead to use open source software
White House Acts On WikiLeaks-Style Breaches
The US federal government has launched new systems to protect classified government documents
Keylogger Infects US Drone Fighter Planes
Unknown type of malware detected on US Air Force's Predator and Reaper drones systems
Kaspersky Launches Enterprise Security Suite
Eugene Kaspersky has warned that the security future is looking grim as Endpoint Security 8 launches
Webroot Security Suite Offers Cloud-Based Detection
Webroot has rewritten its security suite adding cloud-based features to analyse malware in real-time
Steve Jobs’ Passing Exploited By Facebook Scammers
Facebook users shared links about Steve Jobs' death while sick scammers cashed in on the interest
Fixes For 23 Bugs In Microsoft Patch Tuesday
IT administrators will have no critical flaws to deal with in a fairly light Patch Tuesday next week
Brits Condemn Hackers And Call For Tougher Penalties
Britons are increasingly concerned about the impact of today's online hackers and want tougher action
Russian Security Firm Cracks Blackberry Passwords
Elcomsoft's Phone Password Breaker has succeeded in breaking through BlackBerry security
Symantec Pledges $1bn For Acquisition Spree
CEO Enrique Salem has revealed an aggressive M&A strategy plus cloud security products
Bounties Offered For Microsoft And Adobe Exploits
ExploitHub is offering money for client-site exploits to address 12 previously disclosed security flaws
Cloud Security Remains Top Business Worry
The Cloud continues to vex and challenge most businesses, with security leading their list of concerns
McAfee To Acquire SIEM Specialist Nitro Security
McAfee plans to buy Nitro Security to expand into the blossoming security analytics field