IBM is working with the US Federal Aviation Administration on research to secure the US civilian aviation system from electronic attack.
IBM and FAA working together on security project
IBM is working with the US Federal Aviation Administration on research to secure the US civilian aviation system from electronic attack.
Social gamers are ideal spammer targets, says BitDefender
Social gaming networks are becoming a fruitful space for spammers thanks to socially promiscuous users, according to research published by anti-malware company BitDefender.
Botnet targets Vietnamese speakers
Vietnamese speakers have been targeted in an attack that researchers are describing as politically motivated.
Malware lifespan continues to shorten, says Blue Coat
Malware adaptation rates are getting faster, according to a report from Blue Coat Systems. The average lifespan of malware dropped to two hours last year, from up to seven hours in 2007, it said, adding that this has had a significant effect on the eff…
European Union launches the PRESCIENT project
The European Union (EU) has launched an ambitious project that seeks to deal with all aspects of technology privacy for citizens of its member countries.
Codenomicon releases network analysis tool
Security software company Codenomicon has released a network analysis tool that lets administrators visualize network traffic.
Confidential social services data found on USB stick in Stoke-on-Trent
Records from the city council’s social services department have been found on an unencrypted USB stick in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. The stick was handed in by an IT consultant to the local newspaper, the Sentinel, on Friday, after he apparently found it …
Govt moves to protect electricity grid from hacker and terrorist attacks
Legislation that seeks to protect the nation’s electricity grid from any form of attack has been passed by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee.
Symantec reveals China and RAR files are a rising threat
Research just released by Symantec claims to show that targeted attacks are on the rise, with email originating from China and RAR attachments being a major source of security problems.