Google’s contracts with large Chinese advertising resellers will end on 27 October, the company has announced.
Zeus trojan disguises itself as the tax man
A recent attack by the Zeus trojan virus used an email and a legitimate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website to trick users into providing sensitive tax information to cybercriminals.
Defending against cyber attacks is top UK national security priority
Cyber attacks on UK government and business computers and networks pose a top threat to the United Kingdom, according to the new National Security Strategy.
Lowest spam since 2008, but phishing up
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.