Network service security vendor, Prolexic, has released a report highlighting the difficulties in tracing the activities of cybercriminals using botnets.
Stakkato to be tried in Sweden for Cisco hack
The US Government has handed over responsibility for the trial of a young hacker accused of stealing Cisco source code to Sweden, his home country.
Barracuda moves into distributed firewall technology
Barracuda Networks has taken the wraps off a new technology firewall platform for distributed architectures that it claims will allow companies to enhance their firewall protection.
Lancashire police install new audit and security software
3ami has announced that Lancashire Constabulary is using its Monitoring and Audit System (MAS) software to comply with new data security regulations from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).
Safer Internet Day – watch out for fake updates says Webroot
Today, as you may have noticed, is Safer Internet Day, when vendors in the IT security world will almost certainly be appearing on the radio and TV explaining how to surf the net more securely. But, says Webroot, one of those vendors, users should watc…
Komercní banka win Gartner business intelligence award
Information technology research and advisory company, Gartner, has named Komercní banka as the winner of its Business Intelligence Excellence Award, in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Research shows China was the internet’s largest malware source in January
A report from security vendor Kaspersky Lab shows that malware originating from China topped its monthly report of digital pollution providers, broken down by country of origin, for January 2010.
Microsoft prepares for patch Tuesday
Microsoft will not be patching last week’s Internet Explorer vulnerability with this month’s patch Tuesday releases, which are scheduled for tomorrow.
Vtesse appeal for network tax reforms rejected
Networking vendor, Vtesse, is set to take its case to the UK Supreme Court, after callings for fairer tax rulings have been rejected by the UK Court of Appeal
Digital economy bill audit issues hitting hard
It appears that the government’s digital economy bill – which seeks to require internet access owners to maintain audit logs – may affect more than communication service providers