Microsoft confirmed thousands of Hotmail customers had their usernames and passwords posted recently on a third-party site as a result of a likely phishing attack
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Romanian Phishers Extradited To US
Two men authorities tied to a phishing scheme pleaded not guilty to charges of identity theft and bank fraud after being extradited to the United States
Lenovo Launches Lost And Found Laptop Service
With its new Lost & Found service, Lenovo is making it easier for anyone who finds a lost laptop to return it to its owner
Banking Trojan Exposed By Researchers
Security researchers at Finjan track a cyber-gang that pilfered German bank accounts in summer 2009.
Cloud Scare: Bank Closes “Innocent” Gmail User Down
A US bank has had a Gmail user's account closed down, simply because the bank accidentally sent private data to it. Cloud services expose us to the consequences of others' stupidity, says Jim Rapoza
Smaller Botnets Used For Stealing Corporate Data
Research from Damballa shows the biggest botnets are not always the most threatening when it comes to swiping corporate data
Microsoft Releasing Security Essentials AV Software
Microsoft confirms it is releasing Microsoft Security Essentials, its free anti-malware product.
Review: Acronis Backup and Recovery 10
Acronis Backup and Recovery 10 is an inexpensive, robust backup solution, especially for disk to disk backup situations and bare metal recovery tasks
Google Answers Microsoft Chrome Frame Security Criticisms
Google has responded to Microsoft criticism that its Chrome Frame plug-in increases IE's attack surface
Cloud Security Issues Come To The Fore
While some commentators dismiss cloud computing for security and regulatory reasons, other viewpoints are emerging at a virtual summit
The Cloud Has Better Patching And Scaling
Video: Cloud-based applications do not play Russian roulette with security, says Eran Feigenbaum, stage magician and head of security at Google Apps
Security Software Market Will Grow 8 Percent
Analysts at Gartner say the security software market is on track to see an 8 percent increase for the year, growing to $14.5 billion
Microsoft Sues Malware Advertising Providers
Microsoft is suing five online entities and the individuals behind them for spreading "malvertising," or online advertising that delivers malware
Never Mind If Cloud Is Secure. Can You Prove It?
It doesn't matter how secure cloud computing is, says Wayne Rash. To comply with regulations, you will have to prove it.
Tories Promise To Dump ID Cards and End Surveillance State
Less Government snooping would also mean a cash saving, says shadow justice secretary
Cisco: Smart Grids Mean More Security Risks For Utilities
Smart grids have been championed by governments around the world as a way to help utility companies and consumers cut costs and hopefully lower carbon emissions but there are risks involved
France Presses Ahead With Bill To Cut Off File-Sharers
A law which which would cut persistent file-sharers off the Internet has been passed by the French National Assembly - and now only needs to clear a panel of senators to become law
Security Main Concern Around Cloud Planning
Unisys found that just over half of users cited security and data privacy as the key concerns around cloud computing
UK Dodges EU Car Crash Call System
The EU has called on the UK to take its "foot off the brake" over the eCall system which could save 2500 lives each year by automating emergency calls
Latest Apple iPhone Security Update Falls Short
Security pros say the Apple iPhone OS 3.1's anti-phishing feature falls short, failing to block sites blocked by the desktop version of the Safari browser
US Hacker Faces At Least 15 Years In Prison
The hacker who help mastermind cracking into the networks of TJX Companies, BJ's Wholesale Club, OfficeMax, Boston Market, Barnes & Noble and Sports Authority faces a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 25 years in prison
Reputation Engine Touted As Norton 2010 Weapon in Malware Battle
Symantec has released Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010, touting the products' anti-malware use of reputation technology as a differentiator
Microsoft Has To Face Impact Of Windows 7 Zero-Day Flaw
Analysis: Microsoft Windows 7's security problem reportedly affecting a release candidate of the hotly anticipated OS launch may damage its launch
Microsoft IIS 7.5 Review
Not a massive upgrade, but there are some welcome administration improvements mainly from a better GUI
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Targets More Critical Windows Flaws
All five of the security bulletins in Microsoft Windows in September's Patch Tuesday release are rated critical, including one that addresses a JavaScript engine vulnerability
Businesses Failing To Tackle PC Power Management
Global survey reveals the majority of businesses are missing out on the potential cost savings from PC estate power management technologies and policies
Global Survey Finds Massive Spike in SaaS, Managed Services
A worldwide survey suggests mid-market companies finds growing interest in managed services, SaaS and a more formal approach to IT purchasing decisions
Palm To Delete User Apps With webOS 1.2 Update?
Palm is reportedly working on an OS update that will enable it to do an Amazon or Apple on users and delete applications uploaded to its Pre handset
Microsoft IIS Vulnerability Gets Hit By Attacks
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's IIS web server is already coming under attack, the company says
Apple Patches Older Version Of Leopard OS
Just a week after the release of its 'Snow Leopard' OS, Apple has patched its predecessor to plug a security gap caused by an outdated Java version