Absolute Software, the company behind the Computrace BIOS-based laptop tracking and remote disabling technology, has warned holidaymakers of the increased risks of home theft in the UK this summer.
50% IT professionals using unencrypted USBs
A survey of what are called ‘alleged security conscious professionals’ claims that more than half of them are moving company data around on unencrypted USB drives.
US sets out plan to boost online security with trusted identities
The US has published a strategy aimed at improving the security of online transactions.
Minnesota WiFi hacker who threatened vice president indicted
A Minnesota man was indicted yesterday for an incident where he allegedly hacked into a neighbor’s WiFi network and sent threatening emails to the vice president, governor of Minnesota, and a US senator.
Apple iPhone 4 hacked in a day
The iPhone’s new operating system – iOS 4 – has been hacked by at least one expert, and other websites report that the OS will be cracked by them by the weekend.
EU Justice Commissioner calls for tighter legislation
European Union data protection rules need re-working to better meet the needs of internet users and give them greater control over personal data, says Viviane Reding, the EU Justice Commissioner.
NCP targets barriers to enterprise mobility
Concern about the security of public internet access is still preventing many businesses giving mobile access to company data, says secure connection software supplier NCP.
Apple iPhone 4 hacked in a day
The iPhone’s new operating system – iOS 4 – has been hacked by at least one expert, and other websites report that the o.s. will be cracked by them by the weekend.
Florida university notifies students and faculty of possible data exposure
Students and faculty at Florida International University are being sent notification letters regarding the potential compromise of personal data stored in a university database.
RSA and Lumension partner on data protection
RSA, the security division of EMC, and endpoint security firm Lumension have announced a partnership aimed at helping organizations better protect and share sensitive information.