A team of researchers reported that they have cracked a 768-bit RSA encryption system using a clustered/distributed computer approach.
Microsoft targets security issues with policy site
Microsoft has launched a technology policy website designed to encourage policy debates in key areas such as cloud computing, security, and privacy.
Research shows that mobile IT security is taking off at last
After several years of vendors offering IT security applications for so-called mobile smartphones, it seems that the market’s adoption of this technology is about to take off in the year ahead.
Adobe finally jumps on silent update bandwagon
It’s official — Adobe is releasing an automatic silent updater for its PDF Reader product on April 13. The company confirmed the news to Infosecurity US this week.
South Yorkshire police officers investigated over alleged computer misuse
It has been revealed that 56 police officers – including eight senior staff – were investigated in South Yorkshire over the last four years, for alleged misuse of computer systems.
2009 was a record year for malware
A PandaLabs report claims that 2009 will go down as perhaps the most prolific in malware history. In 2009, malware creators tapped into search tools used by the majority of web surfers, and exploited current events and popular culture.
2010 date change cripples millions of German payment cards
Just as the switch to the new millennium caused havoc with computer systems a decade ago, the switch to the new decade has caused technology problems once again.
2010 will be the year of the Cloud says report
A report commissioned by one of the UK’s major business Internet service providers claims to show that 2010 will be the year of cloud computing, but that — whilst many SMEs are gearing up for the benefits of cloud facilities — few are also upgrading th…
Organizations stumped on compromised device containment
Over 40% of executives don’t know how to stop compromised devices from polluting their networks, according to a poll conducted by Deloitte.
Pharma victims targeted for extortion according to FDA
Online scammers are re-scamming Internet pharmaceutical customers with a new ploy: posing as government agents and extorting money from them, says the US Food and Drug Administration.