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DigiNotar Declares Bankruptcy Following Hack
The company that unknowingly issued fraudulent SSL certificates following a hack has gone out of business
Why Does Government Keep Screwing Over SMEs?
The British government is neglecting its duty to support SMEs, and missing significant cost savings in the process, says Sophie Curtis
Open-Source Software Management From Sonatype
Sonatype Insight manages the use of open-source software in enterprise systems development
Stronger Business Processes Will Improve SSL Market
Symantec says there is nothing wrong with the SSL system but CAs need to improve their security
ComodoHacker Declares Private Cyber-War
The DigiNotar and Comodo SSL certificate hacker has declared his manifesto to rid Iran of dissidents
Cyber-Attack Hits Japan’s Largest Defence Contractor
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries weapons systems targeted by at least eight different types of malware
We Will Never Be Secure While Secrecy Rules
The virulent Nimda worm shocked the world in 2001, but we are only just starting to learn the lessons of the past, says Eric Doyle
German Pirate Party Wins 15 Seats In Berlin
Sea dogs climb aboard German ship of state on Talk Like a Pirate Day, calling for Internet freedom
Sony Bans Class-Action Lawsuits By PlayStation Users
Sony's new terms of service are about protecting Sony, not PlayStation Network users
Apache Killer DoS Bug Patched By Oracle
Oracle patched the Apache Killer vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware and Application Server
Businesses Over-Confident About Security Strategy
In a PwC survey, executives expressed confidence in their security strategies, but they could be wrong
Critical UK Cyber Security Report Hits As Maude Misses
The UK's Cyber Security Strategy report is overdue but a critical independent report has hit the mark
Blanket Social Media Ban Is Not The Answer
Talking with staff about social media policies and pitfalls is just as effective at securing your company as network-policing, says Nick Morse
Huawei Boosts Investment In European Enterprise Tech
Huawei is setting its sights firmly on expansion in Western Europe, after failing to make headway in the US
eWEEK Europe To Give Away RSA Conference Tickets
eWEEK Europe is giving away tickets to the RSA event in London. Subscribe to the security newsletter to win
Intel McAfee Launches DeepSafe Chip-Level Security
Intel McAfee's hardware-based security allows companies to integrate protection at the processor level
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes Office Flaws
September's Patch Tuesday contained no “critical” patches but does offer fixes for Excel and Office
BitTorrent Downloaders Given A Malware Scare
BitTorrent's µTorrent downloaders got fake antivirus scareware, not the client they wanted
Kensington BungeeAir iPhone Lock: First Look
A wireless security device with an extra battery pack, that also finds your keys - we like Kensington's thinking
Kensington Launches Wireless Lock For iPhones
iPhone case with wireless tether doubles as key finder and spare battery
Google Offers Opt-Out For Wi-Fi Location Services
Google is curbing its Wi-Spy location data collection by offering WiFi access points owners to opt out
Adobe Revokes DigiNotar Certs, Issues 13 Patches
Alongside patches for vulnerabilities in Reader and Acrobat, Adobe has removed DigiNotar as a trusted CA
Executives Discuss Security Breaches At APT Summit
Over 100 senior executives met behind closed doors to talk freely about the APT threat and regulatory changes
HP Revamps Enterprise Security Portfolio
HP has integrated its acquired security packages into a new cloud and mobile-focused platform
GlobalSign Resumes SSL Certificate Operations
GlobalSign has begun issuing new SSL certificates following its investigation of a hacking claim
Jeremy Hunt To Press Google On Copyright
The culture secretary wants a new front in the war on online copyright infringement with the help of Google
Banks Are Most Trusted With Personal Data
Only banks and building societies can take any encouragement from a survey of the British public's trust
Symantec Cloud Service Guards SSL Certificates
Symantec's Certificate Intelligence Centre manages SSL certificates, from any issuing authority
In Security, Life’s Too Short To Play Catch-Up
Attacks on companies have grown by 44 percent this year, according to HP, and anti-malware products are failing to keep up, says Eric Doyle