The Stuxnet worm, which has reportedly been successfully targeted at Iranian nuclear plants, is being widely reported as originating from a government agency or well-funded source with political intent. The CEO of Kaspersky Lab, however, says that, whi…
HP completes Fortify acquisition
HP has announced it has completed its acquisition of security firm Fortify Software.
One million malware-infected spam HMTLs appearing every day says Barracuda Networks
Hackers are using an increasing variety of sophisticated attack vectors to infect internet users PCs, and it seems that infected spam HTML is now being used as a carrier. In its latest attack vector analysis, Barracuda Networks claims that it is now se…
Microsoft helps to create opportunities for young jobseekers
Microsoft today launched the second phase of Britain Works, its three-year plan to get half a million people into employment by 2012, reports Personnel Today.
Cybersecurity bill would give president emergency powers
Proposed cybersecurity legislation, a combination of existing bills circulating on Capitol Hill, would give the president power to declare an emergency if there is an imminent cyber threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Google tackles rogue pharmacies in court
Google has joined the fight against online sales of counterfeit drugs by taking legal action against rogue pharmacies that advertise on its sites.
Czech Republic halts Google’s Street View cameras
The Czech Republic has banned Google from extending its use of the Street View mapping service due to privacy concerns.
Nosey NHS staffer looked at patient records 330-plus times
An NHS IT manager in Yorkshire has been warned he faces a prison term after he admitted illegally spying on medical records of patients. Data security specialist Imperva says the fact that he was able to do this highlights the need to lock down private…
BAE Systems to provide FBI information security safeguards
UK-based BAE Systems received a $40 million order to provide certification and accreditation services, as well as information security risk assessments, for FBI computer networks.
Apple acquires Polar Rose face recognition software firm
Apple is to acquire Swedish face recognition software firm Polar Rose for an undisclosed amount.