Microsoft is planning two security updates for Patch Tuesday to address eight vulnerabilities, and reminded users it is terminating support for some versions of Windows in the coming months
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Google Steps Up Data Protection With Synchronous Replication
Files stored in Google Docs or in Gmail are broken up into digital pieces and stored on random servers for reassembly when needed
RSA – Russian Banking Trojan Unmasked
The details of a Russian botnet that targets Russian banks instead of Western victims has been revealed at the RSA conference
Google China Hack Stole Source Code
A security researcher believes that the Chinese hackers responsible for the Google attack managed to steal valuable source code
Greenpeace Admits Using ‘Dirty’ Power
Greenpeace has admitted that its hosting operations are powered by coal and nuclear power, after it criticised Facebook for building a coal-powered data centre
Data Watchdog: Privacy Must Not Be An Afterthought
The ICO has released a new report which includes tools to help enterprises argue a business case for data protection
RSA: US Defence Experts Discuss Security Versus Privacy
Former US Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and former Bush administration cyber-security advisor Richard Clarke laid out the privacy and security issues in today's cyber-world
RSA: Sophos Warns On Social Networking Scams
Sophos security expert Graham Cluley outlined some of the main threats targeting Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites
US Considers WTO Option For Google China Dispute
Google's dispute with China shows no sign of diminishing, after the search engine giant suggested that the issue should be brought before the WTO
Spanish Police Arrest Mariposa Botnet Masterminds
Three men allegedly responsible for the virulent Mariposa botnet have been arrested by Spanish investigators
Security Researchers Analyse Google China Botnet
Researchers have uncovered evidence that the botnet behind the infamous attack on Google in 2009 was active months before the search giant was hit
Microsoft Says IE8 Compatible With More Websites
Microsoft has issued an official blog post detailing its engineers’ thinking process behind the build of Internet Explorer 8, the latest version of its web browser
RSA: US Cybersecurity Plan Declassified
At the RSA Conference, White House Cyber-Security Coordinator Howard Schmidt announced that an unclassified version of the Obama administration's “Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative” is now available online
Switch Off Laptop Wi-Fi To Prevent Theft, Warns Credant
Security specialist Credant has warned users to turn off their laptop's Wi-Fi signals, as thieves can easily locate the devices thanks to the increasing availability of cheap Wi-Fi detectors
Microsoft Warns Of Zero-Day Flaw For Old Windows Machines
Microsoft has issued a security advisory after warning of a security hole caused by an unpatched zero-day flaw on older Windows machines
Pentagon Relaxes Facebook, Twitter Regulations
American troops can now use social networking sites to help them stay in touch with friends and family whilst serving aboard
If You Can’t Beat Malware, Tunnel Through It
Trusteer's methods of tackling malware have seen it clash with other established security specialists. The company's CEO Mickey Boodaei answers the critics
IPCC Responds To Climategate Email Hack
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said an independent panel of scientists would be appointed to review its work
RSA Conference Focused On Practical Security Advice
RSA Conference 2010 is kicking off on 1 March in San Francisco, bringing with it a focus on the latest threats as well as security strategies
Ed Miliband’s Hacked Account Sends Sex Tweets
Obscene hacked tweets, apparently from MPs Ed Miliband and Harriet Harman, should be a warning for all of us to be more careful online, say security experts
Everyone Is Gunning For Google
From executives being charged for privacy violations, to complaints from Microsoft-supported entities in Brussels and Google's joust with China, Google is facing adversity on many fronts
US School Hits Back At Webcam Spying Lawsuit
The furore over the Webcam spying lawsuit in a US school has deepened, after the assistant principal lashed out at the allegations
Microsoft Takes On Waledec Botnet After Legal Win
Microsoft has won a legal battle that has resulted in a temporary restraining order against one of the worst sources of spam, namely the notorious Waledac botnet
Review: Netgear Brings Enterprise Security To SMBs
Netgear’s ProSecure UTM 5 is a small business security appliance with big business features
Mortgage Company Data Protection In Arrears
Redstone Mortgages had been sending customer details by email since 2005 with no password or encryption
US Tackles P2P Data Breach Risk With New Legislation
P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act would prohibit peer-to-peer file sharing programs from being installed without the informed consent of the authorised computer user
American University Exposed In Data Breach
An American University in the state of Georgia has suffered a serious data breach that exposed the social security numbers of up to 170,000 students and staff
Expert Questions HSBC’s Online Banking Security Measures
Introduction of new security software and the decision to allow customer ID's to be saved in the browser have come under scrutiny by security experts
US Authorities Warn Of Stolen Corporate Data On P2P Networks
The Federal Trade Commission has warned approximately 100 organizations that their private customer and employee data is being shared on peer-to-peer networks
Intel Cyber-Attack Coincided With China Google Hack
Intel has disclosed in an annual filing to the SEC that it was targeted by a sophisticated cyber-attack in January