Danish security tracking company Secunia has reported that around half of third-party software applications are failing to use two key Windows security features developed by Microsoft.
Obfuscated Javascript malware making a comeback
The latest monthly threat landscape report from IT security vendor Fortinet asserts that obfuscated Javascript attacks are starting to hit internet users again.
IBM acquires BigFix
IBM today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire BigFix, Inc., a privately-held company based in Emeryville, California.
Obfuscated Javascript malware making a comeback
The latest monthly threat landscape report from IT security vendor Fortinet, asserts that obfuscated Javascript attacks are starting to hit internet users again.
UK government urged to use technology to reform security
The UK’s approach to security needs radical reform, says Martin Sutherland, managing director of information intelligence firm Detica.
Reliance on passwords is biggest security threat
Passwords are fundamentally insecure and represent the biggest security threat facing organisations, says Jason Hart, senior vice-president for Europe at security firm Cryptocard.
Testing begins for Intel’s remote kill technology
Intel’s Anti-Theft (AT) technology – which allows companies to give a remote command to a laptop PC to disable access to the computer’s operating system or, where appropriate, disable the encryption key system – is reportedly being tested by a number o…
EU agrees to share banking data with US
The European Union has reached an agreement with the US to continue sharing European bank data to help fight terrorism, after initially rejecting a proposal to extend information sharing because of privacy concerns.
Plymouth City Council fined £8000 for breach
Plymouth City Council has been fined £8000 for allowing unauthorised firms to remove and sell unwanted computers from its waste plants.
EU agrees to share banking data with US
The European Union has reached an agreement with the US to continue sharing European bank data to help fight terrorism, after initially rejecting a proposal to extend information sharing because of privacy concerns.