Very few single cyber-related events have the capacity to cause global shock, according to a study on cyber security published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

SecureState said it discovered an exploit for a vulnerability in Novell’s SiteScape Enterprise Forum web application that could enable a hacker to access an organization’s internal networks.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is warning banks about phishing emails being sent out informing recipients that the FDIC’s deposit insurance for their accounts had been suspended because of Patriot Act violations.

Mobile and smartphone security is likely to be one of the hottest topics at Infosecurity Europe 2011 in London from 19 to 21 April, says Bloor Research.

Research just published shows that schools and homes are the top two places where laptops go missing most often.

Sophisticated scams developed by cyber-criminals to target smartphones and social networks means businesses must increase awareness of internet scams, according to security firm, Knowthenet.org.uk.

There is no reason to believe the passport details of UK 2006 FIFA World Cup ticket holders are at risk, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

An international treaty to regulate cybersecurity around the globe may not be achievable; rather, the best approach might be a series of voluntary private sector initiatives, according a report by the EastWest Institute think tank.

Shorter data retention periods are likely to be introduced in an updated version of the EU Data Retention Directive.

US-based VASCO Data Security will pay $12 million from its own cash reserves to acquire privately-held DigiNotar of Beverwijk, the Netherlands.