Businesses should consider self-encrypting drives (SEDs) for new installations that hold significant volumes of sensitive data, says Gartner.
Russian forum sites using Captcha technology to keep foreigners out, says researcher
A leading IT security researcher says he has observed a rising number of Russian forum sites using Captcha technology to help keep foreigners (i.e., non-Russian security investigators) out of their systems.
Computer Aid Research highlights bad practice on computer disposal
Research just published claims to show that companies have a lot to learn when it comes to disposing of old computers and allied kit, both from an ecological and IT security point of view.
UK workers would not blow the whistle on software piracy
A full 76% of British workers whose companies have a policy on software piracy would not report misuse of software, according to a survey by the UK anti-piracy group Federation Against Software Theft (FAST).
Research claims email no longer the main source of e-discovery requests
Research just released by Symantec claims to show that email is no longer the primary source of information for legal e-discovery requests, meaning that firms must now be prepared to produce information from more sources than ever before.
Trusteer says Zeus’ arrival as number two malware threat direct result of May source code leaks
Fortinet’s report of earlier in the month – showing that the infamous Zeus malware as having shot to the number two spot in the malware charts – comes as no surprise, says in-browser security specialist Trusteer.
Analyst spots major changes in Android DroidDream malware
It looks like the DroidDream malware – which infected hundreds of thousands of Android users earlier in the year – is back with a sting in the tail, as a Trend Micro threat analyst is reporting that a major recode has been spotted.
Analyst spots major changes in Android DroidDream malware
It looks like the DroidDream malware – which infected hundreds of thousands of Android users earlier in the year – is back with a sting in the tail, as a Trend Micro threat analyst is reporting that a major recode has been spotted.
FBI probes over 400 cases of corporate bank account cyberjacking
The FBI is currently investigating over 400 reported cases of corporate banking account takeovers in which cybercriminals have initiated unauthorized automated clearing house (ACH) and wire transfers from US-based organizations, an FBI official told a …
FBI probes over 400 cases of corporate bank account cyberjacking
The FBI is currently investigating over 400 reported cases of corporate banking account takeovers in which cybercriminals have initiated unauthorized automated clearing house (ACH) and wire transfers from US-based organizations, an FBI official told a …