In a disturbing echo of Google’s mapping of home Wi-Fi networks as part of its Streetview project, an ethical hacker has found nearly half of home Wi-Fi networks can be hacked in less than five seconds, according to a study.

UK-based NCC Group, provider of risk management solutions, has acquired iSEC Partners for $22.8m in cash.

Microsoft has activated an optional feature that provides download protection for beta users of the Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) browser.

McAfee has unveiled its Security Connected initiative that will enable organizations to integrate various information security technologies both within the organization and with partners, developers, and customers.

Microsoft has activated an optional feature that provides download protection for beta users of the Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) browser.

Data breaches are 50% less likely at businesses that comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a study has revealed.

Cybercriminals are relying more on cloud computing models to carry out cyber attacks, according to a new report by CA Technologies.

Firefox users are vulnerable to malware that clandestinely stores login credentials in the password memory of the browser, even if the user does not employ the password save function.

Data protection and other regulations are a good thing because without them organizations would do nothing, says internet security expert Ira Winkler.

Data protection and other regulations are a good thing because without them organisations would do nothing, says US-based internet security expert Ira Winkler.