This week the media spotlight was turned towards “spam kings.” One was sent to jail while another escaped from his minimum security prison before killing his family and himself.
“Spam Kings”: One Jailed; One Escapes and Kills Family
This week the media spotlight was turned towards “spam kings.” One was sent to jail while another escaped from his minimum security prison before killing his family and himself.
Angry Employee Disables San Francisco Network
A disgruntled San Francisco computer engineer is still in jail five days after blocking access to the city’s system to everyone except himself. On Thursday he pleaded not guilty today to four counts of computer tampering and remains behind bars on $5 m…
Computerworld Casts Doubt on Lost Laptops Study
A study regarding lost and stolen laptops at US airports, which must have sent shivers down the spines of computer security executives, has been put into doubt by news magazine, Computerworld.
Big Five IT Vendors Announce Focus on Security
Five of the world’s leading IT vendors have announced the creation of the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI).
New Efforts to Battle Botnet-Driven Spam
Network operators and ISPs from around the world are working together to address issues that will help block botnet-induced spam.
Spear-phishing Attacks Attain Record Levels
Targeted social engineering attacks, also referred to as spear phishing, are on the rise.
Credit Agency Gives Free Monitoring to Millions
As part of a preliminary settlement of a $10 billion class action suit, millions of US consumers will soon be eligible for free credit monitoring.
US Government Receives Grade C in IT Security
The US federal government improved slightly in its ability to secure its computer systems and networks, from a C- to C.
Insider Threats Keeping IT Directors Awake At Night
The leaking of sensitive information through the email system was ranked far ahead of the threat from external hackers, according to a new study.c