Five of the world’s leading IT vendors have announced the creation of the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI).
New Efforts to Battle Botnet-Driven Spam
Network operators and ISPs from around the world are working together to address issues that will help block botnet-induced spam.
Spear-phishing Attacks Attain Record Levels
Targeted social engineering attacks, also referred to as spear phishing, are on the rise.
Credit Agency Gives Free Monitoring to Millions
As part of a preliminary settlement of a $10 billion class action suit, millions of US consumers will soon be eligible for free credit monitoring.
US Government Receives Grade C in IT Security
The US federal government improved slightly in its ability to secure its computer systems and networks, from a C- to C.
Insider Threats Keeping IT Directors Awake At Night
The leaking of sensitive information through the email system was ranked far ahead of the threat from external hackers, according to a new study.c
Largest US Power Company “Vulnerable To Hacking”
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned the nation’s largest public power company is vulnerable to computer hackers and terrorists ready to disrupt America’s power grid.
Government meets with cynicism after revealing plans for ‘giant database’
The government faces sceptisicm after revealing plans to implement a huge database storing citizens’ phone and web records.
FBI Probes Counterfeit Network Hardware
The FBI have revealed that the US government has purchased counterfeit networking equipment that could jeopardize the security of its military and other government systems.
Social Network For Hackers Launched
A computer security consultancy has set up a social network for hackers, called House of Hackers.