Cybercrime has thrived over the past decade according to recent reports from security firm McAfee, but business can expect even more dramatic change in the next ten years, researchers say.
Adobe fixes critical flaws in Acrobat and Reader updates
Adobe is releasing updates to its Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and Mac designed to fix “critical” security issues, the company said.
ICO hits Ealing and Hounslow councils with £150,000 fines for laptop theft
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed monetary penalties on Ealing and Hounslow Councils following the loss of two unencrypted laptops.
Turning the tables on SpyEye as it comes out of its hiding place
Hard on the heels of the source code of Zeus being reportedly put up for sale at $100,000 it looks like SpyEye will become the malware of choice amongst cybercriminals. But, according to Mickey Boodaei, CEO of Trusteer, there are now new ways to defeat…
Kaspersky plan move into SaaS managed services
14 years after launching its popular range of IT security applications in the marketplace, Kaspersky Lab is reportedly planning to diversify into the area of managed security services, the company revealed at its C3 Americas annual partner conference e…
Federal agencies get until March 31 to implement secure ID card program
Federal agencies will have until March 31 to have in place a standard secure ID that can be used across agencies, as required by the Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12, according to a draft Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo.
Australia’s defense agency plans to beef up cybersecurity training
The Australian Department of Defence plans to conduct a department-wide review of its personnel’s cybersecurity knowledge and offer targeted training modules to fill in identified knowledge gaps.
Government misses deadline for first round of IT reform plans
The government has missed the deadline on nearly all its commitments to IT reform due to be implemented last month.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday update excludes fix for MHTML flaw
Microsoft is to address 12 security issues in its February Patch Tuesday.
Say hello to the dark side of Google Android
A senior malware analyst has warned that the new version of Android Market – an online hub that allows developers to sell Google Android apps to users of Android devices – offers users the ability to install apps directly from a desktop PC browser.