The EMET 2 tool is designed to help developers improve application security, particularly for older programs
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Welsh Government Loses Devices Worth £21,000
A new FOI request has revealed the loss of more than 50 devices by the Welsh Assembly Government over the past two years
NetApp, Syncsort Team On Cloud Data Protection
NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup combines backup management, snapshot, clone, replication and disk storage features
Skype, Google Face Indian Pressure For Data Access
Fresh from reaching a compromise deal with BlackBerry maker RIM, India has set its sights on Skype and Google
Ovum Slams Government’s ‘Hasty’ Smart Meter Rollout
Ofgem's prospectus on smart metering is not all it's cracked up to be, according to analyst firm Ovum
Trend Aims To Secure The Cloud
Trend Micro has launched encryption management for the cloud and anti-malware for virtual machines
VMware Unveils Do-It-Yourself Cloud Building
Running on VMware's bread-and-butter vSphere platform, the new management controls include management, security, data centre services and consulting
Researchers Use Light to Crack Quantum Crypto
Scientists have revealed a way to use bright illumination to remotely control two quantum cryptogrphy systems
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
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
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 is shortsighted and futile, says Wayne Rash
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
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 -- multitenant or otherwise
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 passwords
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 made any special deals
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
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 USB devices
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
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
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
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 what it should do now
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 U.S. military computers in history.
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
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
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
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
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
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 and simplicity
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 vulnerabilities
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