A new report has accused botnets of being behind the rise in click fraud, where automated scripts or computer programs mimicks a legitimate user by clicking on an online advert
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Security Expert Warns Of Social Networking Data Threat
Gateway data is freely available online and can be used to compromise confidential information warns a Columbia University professor
US Cybersecurity Chief Defends Use Of Hacking Talent
Despite seeking the extradition of UK hacker Gary Mckinnon, the US government is not opposed to using hacking expertise when it needs to says the nation's head of cybersecurity
Microsoft Claims Mobile Security Improvements In Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7 has a number of new security features designed to appeal to enterprises
Europeans Warned Of Security Threat From Privileged Users
Europeans are being warned that lax administration of privileged IT users is threatening the security of their businesses
Shred Easy Destroys Your Hard-Drives On Site
Shred Easy has launched an audited service where it will send a specialist vehicle to a customer's premises in order to destroy their hard disk drives on site
Russian Police And Internet Registry Accused Of Aiding Cybercrime
Internet registry RIPE NCC turned a blind eye to cybercrime, and Russian police corruption helped the perpetrators get away with it, according to the UK Serious Organised Crime Agency
US Asks For Public Cooperation On Cyber-Security
US DHS secretary Janet Napolitano noted in a speech today it will take the combined efforts of vigilant users, government and the private sector to secure the country's cyber-infrastructure
RSA Likens Security Threats To Boiling Frog Myth
The rise of consumer devices such as the iPhone and social networking has gradually changed the IT security threats that companies are exposed to says RSA Security
Mozilla Restores Blocked Microsoft Security Add-on
Mozilla has restored a Microsoft security add-on for Firefox, after receiving additional information from Redmond
Can Cloud Bridge The Security Generation Gap?
Individual security professionals are never going to cope with the diversity of their users' behaviour, says Peter Judge. Is there a way to satisfy all the needs of all concerned?
Cloud Computing Could Solve Security Skills Crisis
Cloud computing could be the way to address the security skills crisis, if providers can provide the right contractual guarantees, according to industry bodies in IT security
NASA Still Insecure Post-McKinnon Report Warns
The US Government Accountability Office reports that NASA has not yet fully implemented key parts of its information security program despite the publicity around Gary McKinnon, the so-called NASA hacker.
Windows Users Targetted As Botnet Returns
The Gumblar botnet is back, and compromised websites are now being used to host malware that exploits security flaws in Microsoft Windows and Adobe software.
UK Gives NASA Hacker More Time
The Home Office is considering some new evidence fom Gary McKinnon's lawyers
Mozilla Blocks Microsoft Security Add-ons
Mozilla disables two Microsoft add-ons for Firefox to thwart a vulnerability that allows an attacker to take over Windows machines
Symantec Warns Over Rising Use Of Scareware
Cybercriminals are getting rich with online scare tactics that convince users to hand over money for useless rogue security software, says Symantec
Couple Charged With Stealing $23m From Cisco
A husband and wife were arrested by US federal authorities for running a fraud that cost Cisco more than $23 million in replacement parts
UK Firms Block Facebook Over Legal Fears
Over 50 percent of UK organisations block access to social media sites, because Facebook data could be required in legal eDisclosure requests
Apple Reportedly Ends iPhone Jailbreak Exploit
Apple has reportedly added additional security to prevent the practice of unlocking or 'jailbreaking' its iPhone 3GS handsets, a practise that allows users to install software not officially sanctioned by Apple
Sophos Adds Data Loss Prevention Technology To Endpoint Suite
Security vendor Sophos has launched a major new version of its Endpoint Security and Data Protection product suite that includes data loss prevention (DLP) technology, allowing the software to automatically detect if a user is going to ...
Join Us At RSA Europe: Hear From FBI And UK Law Enforcement
Next week's RSA Conference Europe features keynotes from the FBI, UK's SOCA and Nick Leeson. Tell us why you want a free ticket!
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 34 Vulnerabilities
Redmond has released its largest ever Patch Tuesday update after fixing 34 vulnerabilities in a number of its products, including six affecting its forthcoming operating system, Windows 7.
Barracuda Snaps Up Cloud Security Vendor Purewire
In an effort to expand its software-as-a-service credentials, Barracuda Networks has snapped up a start up called Purewire for an undisclosed amount
Consumers Are Leading Companies to The Cloud
Rentokil's adoption of cloud-based email is significant, because it shows that organisations have to treat their members like consumers, says Peter Judge.
“National Identity Fraud Prevention Week” Used To Sell Shredders
Although endorsed by law enforcement, the scheme contains numerous references to shredder make Fellowes
Windows 7 Direct Access Review – VPN for the 21st Century?
It's billed as a seamless connection to the corporate network from anywhere - but those not running Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 should stick with traditional VPs
McKinnon Loses High Court Battle Against Extradition
British hacker Gary McKinnon has lost his protracted legal fight in the High Court today and now faces extradition to the United States
FBI Director’s Wife Imposes Online Banking Ban
FBI Director Robert Mueller confessed his wife asked him to give up online banking after he nearly fell victim to a phishing attack
FBI Cracks Phishing Scheme
The FBI partnered with Egyptian law enforcement to shut down a phishing ring authorities say was targeting American banks