In an effort to fix what they called a “badly broken” immigration system in the US, two senators have proposed the use of biometric Social Security cards for all workers.
Google unveils website security tool
Google has launched a security tool called skipfish, designed to help web developers scan their applications for vulnerabilities.
Google unveils website security tool
Google has launched a security tool called skipfish, designed to help web developers scan their applications for vulnerabilities.
Network Box changes pricing model
Network Box USA has announced a change in the way that it sells unified threat management appliances. It is switching to a managed service model, and is no longer charging for its hardware.
Research reveals 1 in 4 children have tried hacking
A study just published claims to show that, although 78% of children knowing that hacking it is wrong, one in four of them have tried hacking into other people’s Facebook accounts.
Facebook to establish digital trust fund in court settlement
Facebook is to set up a non-profit foundation to promote and develop the online privacy movement under a legal settlement reached this week.
Disgruntled employee accused of remotely disabling over 100 cars
You’ve heard about Apple potentially bricking iPhones, but that’s small potatoes, compared to remotely disabling whole fleets of cars using centrally controlled computer systems. That’s just what a 20-year-old employee for a Texas auto dealership is be…
ISO issues new guidelines for safeguarding electronic medical data
ISO has published two new documents outlining principles and guidelines for secure archiving of electronic medical record data.
Industry prepares for new ICO penalties starting next month
The IT security industry – and its customers – are starting to prepare for the introduction of new and stiff penalties for organisations that allow data to be stolen or leak, and could reasonably be said to be aware of the risk.
ISACA leader gives thumbs up to classifying security as highest priority in data center planning
Research just published claims to show that security, price and power – in that order – are the three main drivers when it comes to companies reviewing their data center requirements.