The value of conventional password policies is doubtful; users will always be the weakest link in IT security, says PJ Connolly
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McAfee Update Fiasco Should Serve As A Warning
The controversy created by McAfee's buggy antivirus update should encourage organisations to consider a staged approach to updating computers, says Brian Prince
Caution Urged On AV Updates Following McAfee Bug
Organisations to consider a staged approach to updating computers in the wake of the McAfee update fiasco
Burglars Take Tory Liam Fox’s Laptop
'Crime is down' says Labour. 'No it isn't,' says Liam Fox, who lost his laptop and car in a break-in on Wednesday
Review: Proofpoint Makes Encryption Easier
Proofpoint's Protection Server operates either as a web service or as a hardware appliance that can be installed on the customer's premises
Details Of iPod-Scanning Law Published
ACTA won't allow devices to be searched or push the concept of a three strikes rule for file-sharers, according to its backers
McAfee Cockup: Apologies Are Not Enough
A McAfee mistake has crippled Windows XP systems round the world. Users will want redress, and will look for alternatives, says Peter Judge
McAfee Update Breaks Windows XP Systems
PCs running Windows XP have been brought to a standstill worldwide after McAfee VirusScan Enterprise issued a false positive
Physical Loss Or Theft Still Main Reason For Data Breaches
The physical theft or loss of a device containing corporate information is the largest single reason for data breaches, the latest Global Internet Security Report from Symantec reveals
Sophos Charters Boeing 737 To Rescue Staff
The travel fallout from the volcanic eruption in Iceland continues: Sophos resorted to chartering a plane to rescue stranded staff, while Easyjet's website crashed
Google Exposes Government Censorship Requests
Government watchdogs accuse Google of disregarding privacy... while Google reveals which governments are asking it for user information
Budget Pressure Leads To Access Control Problems
A new survey has found that companies are struggling to manage access control systems as they try and cope with smaller budgets
Illegal File-Sharing Only Option For Some, Says EC
Content providers and governments are failing to offer European consumers legal channels to download music while punishing them for illegal file-sharing
Reports Emerge Of Google Password Attack
The New York Times is reporting the attack on Google in December hit the company's password system
Panda Launches Cloud Security Protection
Small to medium-size businesses can now gain peace of mind for their cloud systems, after Panda Security announced a cloud-based security service
Facebook: Cyber-Bully Or Cyber-Victim?
CEOP is bullying Facebook to display its button. Peter Judge would side with the social networking site, if he didn't have doubts about its privacy stance
Facebook Denies Web Tracking Accusations
Facebook claims that data it collects from its new "Like" feature will not be used for behavioural ad targeting
Data Watchdog To Discuss £550k Fines At Security Show
More details of powers granted to the ICO will be discussed at the Infosecurity Europe conference
Adobe Mulls Changes To Reader Amid Malware Threat
Adobe is still discussing what to do about software being exploited by attackers to infect users with the Zeus Trojan
PayPal Patches Security Holes
PayPal has fixed holes which could have given attackers access to customer data from its report system
IT Security Skills Are In Hot Demand
As the UK gears up for the Infosec event, a study reveals IT skills are in demand worldwide
Cisco Beefs Up SMB Play With Low Cost Switches
Cisco is looking to boost its SMB offerings after launching a new family of affordable unmanaged networking switches
Microsoft Axes Support for Windows Vista RTM
It is the end of the road for Vista RTM, the original and patch-free version of Microsoft's unpopular operating system, after Redmond ended its support
HP Faces Bribery Probe In Russia and Germany
Authorities in Germany and Russia are investigating Hewlett-Packard over bribery allegations and have raided the company's Moscow headquarters
Law Firm Defends Illegal Fileshare Hunt
A law firm that specialises in anti-piracy lawsuits has defended its controversial actions, which have been branded as bullying and extortion
Future Operating Systems Will Be Built For Security
Software vendors have been making their products more secure and have been providing tools and best-practice guidelines for application developers to improve security
Review: Hushmail Simplifies Business Email Encryption
Hush Communications Canada's Hushmail Business is a hosted email encryption service that carries no client-side installation requirements
Switching Back To Windows – The End Of An Era
Cameron Sturdevant's coverage of Apple products is coming to an end but, as we enter the cloud computing age, Sturdevant is less enamored of fat clients for office workers
Google Researchers Reveal Extent Of Fake AV
Researchers at Google have revealed that rogue AV is behind 60 percent of the malware on domains that include Google trend keywords.
Ofcom Prepares Copyright Code For Digital Economy Bill
Ofcom has begun working on the draft code of practice for ISPs having to deal with copyright infringement under the new Digital Economy Bill