Reports are coming in of a new variant of the Koobface worm doing the rounds of PCs connected to the internet. This latest variation of the long-running criminal-driven malware uses a Christmas greeting to spread infections via the Facebook social netw…
SecureWorks scoops up UK’s dns in private cash and stocks deal
SecureWorks, the US managed information security services specialist, has acquired dns, its UK-based rival, in a cash-and-stock deal that remains private between the two companies.
Fortify introduces SaaS edition of its application vulnerability technology
After several months of testing with a few clients, Fortify has rolled out a software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of its application vulnerability technology, Fortify 360.
PGP whole disk encryption approved for MoD / Armed Forces usage
After several months of tests, PGP Corporation has announced that its Whole Disk Encryption (WDE) technology has been approved for use by the Ministry of Defence and British Armed Forces.
ISA: Stimulus, not regulation, to spur cybersecurity
Market stimulus, not regulation, is the key to enhancing cybersecurity at a national level, according to a report issued by a cybersecurity advocacy group last week.
Sophos warns of Facebook `Rubber Duck’ identity theft
How easy is it to steal an identity on Facebook, the popular social networking portal? Very, as Sophos Asia-Pacific discovered recently when it carried out the Facebook equivalent of a honeypot hacker trap.
Webinar: Data leak prevention, security and log management webinar scheduled
The issue of data leaks have been in the news constantly these last 12 months, with a litany of companies hit by publicly embarrassing leaks, losses and thefts.
Adobe to patch mystery flaw tomorrow
Adobe has announced that it will be issuing a critical update for its Flash and Air products tomorrow – but isn’t telling us what the vulnerabilities are.
Apple iPhone worms highlight flaw in whitelisting
The recent well-publicised worms affecting the Apple iPhone – Ikee and Ikee-B – have raised a stir in the mobile phone security arena, but, says ESET, the IT security vendor, many observers have failed to realise the real problem with mobile phone secu…
Gridsure wins prestigious business award for innovation
Gridsure, the security specialist that has developed a highly secure pictorial authentication alternative to PIN / passwords, has received a major award in France.