Symantec’s ‘State of Spam and Phishing’ report this month has highlighted an overall decrease in spam, but an increase in phishing attacks.
40 000 wi-fi UK hotspots open to hackers
In a disturbing echo of Google’s mapping of home Wi-Fi networks as part of its Streetview project, an ethical hacker has found nearly half of home Wi-Fi networks can be hacked in less than five seconds, according to a study.
NCC Group buys up security testing business
UK-based NCC Group, provider of risk management solutions, has acquired iSEC Partners for $22.8m in cash.
IE9 beta uses reputation check to raise alarm over high-risk downloads
Microsoft has activated an optional feature that provides download protection for beta users of the Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) browser.
McAfee launches initiative to integrate information security technologies
McAfee has unveiled its Security Connected initiative that will enable organizations to integrate various information security technologies both within the organization and with partners, developers, and customers.
IE9 beta uses reputation check to raise alarm over high-risk downloads
Microsoft has activated an optional feature that provides download protection for beta users of the Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) browser.
PCI DSS standards reduce data breaches by 50%
Data breaches are 50% less likely at businesses that comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a study has revealed.
Cybercriminals are hiding in the cloud
Cybercriminals are relying more on cloud computing models to carry out cyber attacks, according to a new report by CA Technologies.
New malware secretly stores Firefox users’ login credentials
Firefox users are vulnerable to malware that clandestinely stores login credentials in the password memory of the browser, even if the user does not employ the password save function.
Data protection regulation a good thing, says internet security expert
Data protection and other regulations are a good thing because without them organizations would do nothing, says internet security expert Ira Winkler.