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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
Panda Managed Office Protection Review
Panda MOP reduces end point security costs, protecting servers and workstations from malware, and is truly cloud-based, allowing all systems to be managed from a central location anywhere
Microsoft Links Hotmail Leak To Phishing Attack
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
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