A digital TV software specialist, whose Sunrise digital video broadcast (DVB) firmware is found in a number of TV set top boxes, has taken the wraps off a ‘deep hibernation’ system for TV digiboxes that slashes standby power consumption.
Government could outsource IT to India, says Ovum
The government should consider offshoring IT work to India to achieve spending cuts, according to analyst firm Ovum.
Android game app conceals GPS tracker
A malicious application that conceals spyware and GPS tracking behind a mobile phone game has been discovered in the Android app store.
Gartner predicts 11% growth for security software market in 2010
Although the global downturn slowed security revenue to 7% growth in 2009, organizations globally have indicated their intention to give priority to security budgets, says Gartner.
Internet users’ careless password usage increases ID theft
Research released by credit reference agency Experian claims to show that the careless use of passwords on the internet is creating an identity theft paradise of criminals.
FaceTime extends Web 2.0 control technology into the cloud
FaceTime Communications has unveiled a software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of its Unified Security Gateway technology, which allows enterprises to gain granular control over the use of Web 2.0 and social networking systems plus services.
PCI standards slated for revision
The PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) has provided a preview of upcoming changes to two of its standards covering the payment card industry.
Smartphones with touch screens may be vulnerable to smudge attacks
Research carried out by the University of Pennsylvania claims to show that it possible to make an intelligent guess as to a smartphone users’ handset password by the density and direction of the `smudges’ on the mobile’s touch screen.
CESG adopts IISP skills framework for Information Assurance
CESG, the national technical authority for information assurance across the public sector, has announced it is adopting the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) skills framework as the basis for its own professional skills and compete…
Microsoft holds off on patching latest security vulnerability
A representative from the Microsoft Security Response Center said the company is investigating the security flaw disclosed earlier this week but that it will not issue a separate advisory based on current information.