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Computer researcher presents on Vista 'security problems' Aug 26, 2008 A computer security researcher from New Zealand has presented to a conference about possible security issues to do with Windows Vista, according to a report.
Microsoft re-releases security update for Office Aug 26, 2008 Microsoft has re-released a security update after it put up an incomplete version for downloading last week, according to a report.
New security add-on developed for Mozilla Aug 27, 2008 Carnegie-Mellon University has developed an add-on to Mozilla's 3.0 browser, according to reports.
Facebook hit by spam again Aug 22, 2008 Facebook users are suffering problems to do with spam according to a report.
Website offers advice against phishing scams Aug 22, 2008 News Factor Business has offered internet users advice against common security problems on its website.
Website advises on different types of antivirus Aug 22, 2008 News Factor Business has offered an explanation of the different types of antivirus programs available for computer users wanting to protect their systems.
Over one in three PCs downgraded to XP Aug 21, 2008 More than one in three new PCs is "downgraded" from Windows Vista to Windows XP, according to a report
New Internet Explorer may have 'private browsing' Aug 21, 2008 The next version of Internet Explorer might have a private browsing feature, according to reports.
Online security 'is an important issue for companies' Aug 21, 2008 Security is an important issue for businesses when they pick a hosting company for their website, according to online security firm Symantec.
Internet users admit to buying spam email products Aug 20, 2008 According to new research from Marshal, the internet security company, 29 per cent of internet users have purchased items advertised in spam emails.
Website offers tips on Vista security Aug 20, 2008 Website Search Security has published a series of tips for users of Windows Vista on how to improve security.
Danish company fighting internet spam Aug 20, 2008 Danish software company SPAMfigther is continuing to develop its products to rid email users of spam, according to a report.
XP is less secure than Vista... Aug 15, 2008 Users of Microsoft Windows XP should be sure to use antivirus software on their systems.
New index hailed Aug 15, 2008 New exploitability index will measure how likely a computer hacker is to exploit code.
Judge blocks traffic network flaw disclosure August 11, 2008 The wide-reaching discussion of security vulnerabilities disclosure has focused on Massachusetts recently after a federal judge banned three computer hackers from detailing a way to obtain free travel passes on the state's public transport network.
Rising scoops VB100 award August 11, 2008 Antivirus software developer Rising has announced that it has won this month's VB100 award, handed out by Virus Bulletin.
Microsoft to issue advanced vulnerability details August 7, 2008 Microsoft has announced that it will offer security software vendors an advanced look at security vulnerabilities addressed by its monthly MS patches.
Google criticized for lax response August 7, 2008 Security vulnerabilities analysts speaking at the Black Hat security conference have scalded Google for failing to develop a fix for a flaw identified four years ago.
Marshall plugs DNS flaws August 5, 2008 Antivirus software provider Marshal has announced that all companies using its WebMarshal product are protected against security attack threats arising from the recently identified flaws in the domain name system (DNS).
Real issues a security advisory for RealPlayer July 29, 2008 Software vendor Real has issued a security advisory addressing four security vulnerabilities in various versions of its RealPlayer media program.
New portable antivirus under review July 28, 2008 A new antivirus software solution has been developed which aims to take the complexity out of protecting computers.
WiFi tool 'catches moochers' Jul 28, 2008 Businesses and residential WiFi users have been informed that a new tool has been developed to help track down computer hackers hijacking network connections.
Firefox gets security overhaul July 18, 2008 Mozilla has issued patches flaws affecting both versions 2 and 3 of its Firefox web browser.
Spring vulnerabilities unearthed July 18, 2008 Security vulnerabilities researchers have identified a flaw in the Spring framework software development kit that could leave web applications insecure.
Gmail security vulnerabilities announced July 17, 2008 Security vulnerabilities in the Google Calendar program allow PC hackers to obtain the real names of Gmail accountholders, an IT researcher has announced.
SF municipal network hacked July 16, 2008 San Francisco prosecutors have accused Terry Childs, a 43 year-old computer network administrator, of launching network attacks against the city's municipal computer network.
Soloway sentencing put back July 15, 2008 The judge residing over the case against Robert Soloway has postponed delivering a verdict until July 22nd
Kaminski: Engineers need time July 15, 2008 With much discussion of security vulnerabilities reporting coming to the fore in recent weeks, researcher Dan Kaminsky has noted that fixing software flaws takes time.
Web celeb targeted in extortion attempt July 11, 2008 A man has received a two-year prison sentence after hacking into an internet celebrity's MySpace account and attempting to coerce her into engaging in phone sex with him.
Hackers targeting Word July 10, 2008 Computer hackers are launching security attacks exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002, the firm has announced.
MS patch knocks out Zone Alarm July 10, 2008 Users of Check Point's Zone Alarm antivirus and firewall software have reported that installing the most recent MS patches causes their internet connection to drop.
MS patch releases taking longer July 9, 2008 It is taking Microsoft longer to release MS patches for various security vulnerabilities, the Korea Internet Security Center has suggested.
Office vulnerability identified July 8, 2008 Microsoft has reported a security vulnerability in the Microsoft Office program that could place users exposed to network attacks.
Mozilla plans security metrics tests July 8, 2008 Software developer Mozilla has announced plans to release an openly available security metric which will allow other program coders to assess how stable their products are.
Microsoft offers antivirus fix July 2, 2008 A new Microsoft patch has been made available to fix a vulnerability in the Service Pack 3 update.
Filesharing virus author captured July 2, 2008 A teenager thought to have been one of the first computer hackers to develop a virus that attacked peer-to-peer filesharers has been caught, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Hackers set sights on Google Calendar July 1, 2008 Gmail users have been warned that computer hackers have been using the Google Calendar program in an attempt to compromise machines.
Software flaws costing $140 billion June 27, 2008 Security vulnerabilities in computer software is costing the US economy as much as $140 billion, according to industry expert David Rice.
Analysts spot zero-day attack in IE6 June 26, 2008 Researchers are warning internet users of a zero-day bug in Internet Explorer 6, it has been claimed.
Users missing critical patches June 26, 2008 Many users are failing to upgrade their computers with Microsoft patches designed to protect against new vulnerabilities, a report has suggested.
Firefox brings speed and security' June 26, 2008 The newest version of the Mozilla Firefox browser brings increased speed and security, a new review has suggested.
Yahoo! says vulnerability is fixed June 25, 2008 Search giant Yahoo! has announced that a web security threat which allowed hackers to hijack email accounts has been fixed.
Mac users 'should have antivirus' June 23, 2008 A spike in malicious OS X activity has led to advice that Mac users invest in suitable anti-virus software.
Firefox users speculate over security flaw June 20, 2008 A security vulnerability discovered in the newly launched Firefox 3 has led some to speculate that the researcher who reported it was aware of the fault prior to its release.
Defragging essential for data security June 19, 2008 Making sure that hard drives are defragmented on a regular basis is an important step in protecting machines against security vulnerabilities, it has been suggested.
Virus causes marking nightmare June, 18 2008 Teachers at a Los Angeles elementary school have had their grading efforts undermined by a computer virus that has infected marking systems.
Viruses cost employee his job June, 17 2008 A man who used to work for the Department of Industrial Accidents has been cleared of downloading indecent images on the grounds that his computer was infected with computer viruses and trojan files.
Hacker to appeal over extradition June, 16 2008 The computer hacker held responsible for exposing security vulnerabilities in US government systems will appeal against his extradition today.
Tech students hold hacking competition June, 13 2008 Students at the Norwich University took part in a "digital combat exercise" this week, according to reports.
Microsoft offers seven new patches June, 12 2008 In its newest monthly security update, Microsoft has made seven MS patches available.
Online security leads to data theft, survey suggests June, 11 2008 The majority of data thefts may in fact come from basic failures in online security, it has been claimed.
Keep antivirus software up to date, expert argues June 11, 2008 The importance of keeping antivirus software up to date has been highlighted by an expert.
Fortify identify web standard bug June 9, 2008 IT security service firm Fortify has identified a security vulnerability in the verb-based access and authentication control (VBAAC) protocol, according to reports.
Reporting vulnerabilities is most important for security June 9, 2008 Informing the public about potential security vulnerabilities in software has been described as the most important consideration for those looking to maintain stability online.
Safari bug actually a Windows fault June 9, 2008 Following the identification of a security vulnerability in the Safari web browser, one researcher has suggested that Windows is more at fault for the problem.
Review: AVG offers good protection May 29, 2008 After more than three years since AVG 7.0 was released, PC World magazine has suggested that the new offering offers a good level of protection against network attacks.
Confusion over zero-day flash exploit May 29, 2008 Following the announcement that users could be vulnerable to a zero-day attack that exploits coding in the Flash media player, it has been suggested that there is still confusion over how the threat should be categorized.
Secunia identifies Windows exploit May 27, 2008 IT analyst Secunia has announced that a vulnerability within the Stunnel program could affect operating system security for Windows users.
Quicktime vulnerability identified May 27, 2008 The Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) has announced that a new security vulnerability has been discovered in Apple's Quicktime media software.
Malicious software threats 'growing more diverse' May 27, 2008 Computer users are encountering a wider range of malware that can circumvent internet security, according to a software provider.
Computer hackers get a new tool May 15, 2008 Computer hackers reportedly have a new tool in the world of cyber crime in the form of a service that provides them with an all-in-one hosting server complete with built-in Zeus Trojan horse program administration panel.
Nato to set up computer crime center May 15, 2008 Computer hackers may soon have more to fear, as Nato has announced it plans to create a cyber defence center in Estonia.
Preparation is the key to data security, firms told May 15, 2008 Preparation is central to keeping customer's private data safe and secure, experts have claimed.
Microsoft announces security patches May 14, 2008 Microsoft has issued a series of four security patches as part of its latest 'Patch Tuesday' update.
Website security vulnerabilities ‘being exploited’ May 14, 2008 A new round of malware attacks has infected an estimated half a million websites by targeting open source phpBB application.
Companies urged to boost data security May 12, 2008 Viruses and worms have been blamed for over $12 million of lost revenue according to the FBI's Computer Crime Survey, according to reports.
New rootkit developed by researchers May 12, 2008 Software developers have created a rootkit that operates outside of normal detectable areas in a computer's memory, according to reports.
Warning about Vista security vulnerabilities May 12, 2008 Security software company PC Tools has announced that in a comparison to Windows 2000, Microsoft's new product Vista could actually be less secure against malware threats.
Microsoft says it defeated Storm botnet Apr 23, 2008 Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool has crippled the Storm botnet, it says.
McAfee unveils 'fastest security suite' Apr 23, 2008 A simple but effective approach has been taken by McAfee in its latest antivirus and security offerings, it says.
Hannaford to invest in protection against hackers Apr 23, 2008 Grocery store Hannaford is planning to spend millions updating its IT security to prevent computer hacker attacks, according to reports.
Focus on security across the Atlantic Apr 21, 2008 Today marks the start of Information Security Awareness Week in the UK, which sees a variety of events taking place to help improve the nation's understanding of information security.
Security technology group acknowledged Apr 21, 2008 Security technology company McAfee has been recognized as "a leader in Anti-Malware solutions".
San Diego court hit by computer virus Apr 21, 2008 Court personnel in San Diego are asking the local public for patience following the outbreak of a virus that has caused disruption to computer files.
CEOs under attack from malicious software Apr 17, 2008 Chief executive officers (CEOs)
Computer virus article released Apr 17, 2008 The computer virus landscape has "changed beyond recognition" in recent years, according to David Emm, senior technology consultant at secure content management solutions developer Kaspersky Lab.
PayPal calls for phishing crack-down Apr 17, 2008 Online payment processing firm PayPal has said that it will direct more of the company's resources at combating phishing.
Malicious software found on Tibet website Apr 10, 2008 Several pro-Tibet websites have been the victims of cyber hackers, according to experts at ScanSafe.
NCSA warns users about malware Apr 10, 2008 The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) has published research warning users to protect their computers against malicious software that could be sending spam to other computers.
Botnets estimated to control 1m machines Apr 10, 2008 Analysis of the main botnets that spam email addresses across the world estimates they control a zombie network of more than one million computers.
Kaspersky Hosted Security Services launched Apr 08, 2008 An award-winning internet protection company has today released its latest solution to combat malicious programs.
Pack aimed at ActiveX bugs Apr 08, 2008 ActiveX is being targeted by hackers that are exploiting bugs within the system, Symantec has revealed.
Rise in web security attacks, Symantec reports Apr 08, 2008 The amount of internet attacks detected in 2007 has soared by 468 per cent to 711,192 as compared to the previous year, according to a new report from Symantec.
Advice for avoiding security attacks during tax season Apr 02, 2008 As many Americans get ready to file their taxes online before the April 15th deadline, new advice has been issued about how to avoid falling prey to computer hackers.
Use complex passwords to prevent hacking, scientists advises Apr 02, 2008 The chance of being the victim of a computer hacking attack can be significantly reduced if a user chooses to protect data with a complex password.
Users lack security training, study finds Apr 02, 2008 While they have embraced the need for security policies, businesses could do more to ensure staff adhere to them, a new report has revealed.
McAfee launches spam experiment Apr 01, 2008 Security specialist McAfee is conducting a month-long experiment into the offers made in spam emails.
Hardware failure 'key business threat' Apr 01, 2008 Hardware failures as a result of power disruptions remain a key business threat, according to a new study, despite widespread weather problems last year.
Malware and viruses 'on the increase' Apr 01, 2008 A study by ScanSafe, a leading web security provider, has shown that virus infection is on the rise.
Google searches behind most phishing sites Mar 28, 2008 Research from brand-protection firm MarkMonitor found that three-quarters of phishing sites are built on hacked servers that have been tracked down using pre-programmed Google search terms.
TJX 'must' tighten security after breach Mar 28, 2008 TJX, the U.S. retailer that lost the personal and banking data for about 455,000 consumers, was told by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it will have to complete security programmes and audits every two years for the next 20.
Malware risk growing, warns Forrester Mar 26, 2008 Forrester Research has warned of the growing sophistication of malware in a new report.
U.S. govt laptop stolen with data of 2,500 patients Mar 25, 2008 A U.S. government laptop containing the sensitive medical information of 2,500 patients in a National Institutes of Health study was stolen in February, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Microsoft buys anti-rootkit vendor Komoku Mar 25, 2008 Microsoft has announced the purchase of Komoku, a small, veteran-owned security software firm that specializes in antirootkit products.
Sophos upgrade to security and control software Mar 20, 2008 Sophos has upgraded its cross-platform security and control system for desktops, laptops, file servers, and mobile devices.
TJX hack 'surprisingly simple' Mar 20, 2008 The recent Hannaford supermarket breach that left possibly hundreds of thousands wondering if their credit card data was stolen has harked a similar breach of credit card data from TJX retailer in the UK, despite what experts said were surprisingly simple tactics.
Microsoft updates Excel security flaw Mar 20, 2008 Microsoft has fixed a flaw previously addressed in Excel and has issued a new patch.
Ad firm settles spam case Mar 19, 2008 An online advertising company has agreed to pay $2.9 million to settle a spam case with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
UK consumers 'lack faith in IT security' Mar 19, 2008 The majority of people in the UK do not trust the government to keep their personal details safe, according to a new study.
Two-thirds of corporate data at risk, says Sophos Mar 18, 2008 Out-of-date antivirus, missing security patches and disabled firewalls are all contributing to what Sophos has claimed is a majority failing in the corporate arena.
McAfee offers online safety education program Mar 18, 2008 McAfee has offered a free, ten-step internet safety plan for internet users to learn about the possible dangers online.
Credit card data stolen from supermarket chain Mar 18, 2008 Nearly 2,000 instances of credit card theft have reportedly been linked to a hacked supermarket chain with stores in Massachusetts, New York and Florida.
Small firms 'most concerned' about security and email Mar 18, 2008 Small businesses are most focused on managing email usage and maintaining security when it comes to flexible working, according to a new study.
Firms 'worried' about remote working security Mar 13, 2008 A significant number of companies are concerned about the threat to security posed by remote working, a new study has shown.
Firms set to boost security spending Mar 12, 2008 A significant proportion of businesses plan to increase their investment in IT security over the coming year, according to a new study, to address challenges posed by remote working.
CERT official says security 'must' evolve Mar 11, 2008 According to the senior member of the technical staff at Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Lisa R. Young, security needs to evolve into a system that supports business.
Patch Tuesday issues four critical patches Mar 11, 2008 Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday has seen the release of four critical patches.
Cisco to release 'Router Wednesday' patches Mar 11, 2008 Cisco will follow suit with scheduled patch days for its products with its newly-dubbed Router Wednesday.
Message archiving system offers email solution Mar 10, 2008 A new message archiving solution which is designed to improve accessibility and security has been released by Trend Micro Incorporated.
Symantec unveils new Mac antivirus package Mar 10, 2008 Symantec has announced details of a new Norton antivirus product which will target Mac users.
Gmail gets spammed Mar 10, 2008 Gmail, Google's email service, has seen the incidences of spam double, according to new research.
Virus writers create local versions of malware, says McAfee Mar 06, 2008 McAfee has agreed with other experts that hackers are increasingly targeting programs for different parts of the world for such regions as Japan, Brazil, China or Germany.
Symantec offers virtual messaging defense Mar 06, 2008 Symantec is offering a new virtual edition of Symantec Mail Security 8300 Appliance that allows users to add antispam and antivirus.
Kaspersky Lab releases 2007 security bulletin Mar 06, 2008 Kaspersky Labs has announced the release of its annual Security Bulletin 2007: The Evolution of Threats in 2007, with the full version available on Viruslist.com.
Mozilla patches critical Thunderbird flaw Feb 29, 2008 Mozilla is telling its users to update their copies of Mozilla's Thunderbird and SeaMonkey email applications after a critical security flaw was found.
Norton security release Ghost 14.0 Feb 29, 2008 Norton security software has announced the release of its Norton Ghost 14.0 as an advanced PC backup and recovery solution.
Malware removes 'rival' rootkits Feb 29, 2008 Malware has been found that can remove other rootkits from PCs so that it can install its own undetectable code on a victim's computer.
Symantec offers online backup and online storage Feb 21, 2008 Symantec announced it will deliver two software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings for small and mid-sized businesses.
Mobile spam on its way to U.S. Feb 19, 2008 Mobile spam could be on its way to the U.S. from other countries rife with the problem such as China and Southeast Asia, according to new research.
Hillary Clinton spam spread by hackers Feb 19, 2008 The latest form of mass spam being sent out is advertising Senator and presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Web is scarier than people realize, Google says Feb 19, 2008 New research published by Google has warned that the web is more dangerous than people realize, after researchers found more than three million incidents of web crawling software on billions of web addresses.
Teen uses botnets to infect thousands of PCs Feb 15, 2008 A teenager has pleaded guilty to charges that he used botnets to install adware on hundreds of thousands of computers in the U.S., including some belonging to the military.
Children engage in risky online behaviours Feb 15, 2008 Parents should be aware that the types of internet activity their children are partaking in could be riskier than previously thought, according to new research.
Hackers becoming 'increasingly aggressive' Feb 13, 2008 Internet hackers are adopting increasingly aggressive tactics in order to attack the browsers of computer users and steal their identities, a new report has warned.
Spammers on the rise Feb 12, 2008 There were a total of 154.3 billion mail messages sent around the world on Sunday, with 117.4 billion of them spam messages, or 76 percent.
FBI warns of Valentine's Day Storm worm Feb 12, 2008 The FBI and the Internet Crime Complaint Center have warned that users should watch out for spam emails that are spreading the Storm worm malware on Valentines Day.
Mayday worm a major botnet threat Feb 11, 2008 A new worm has been spreading across the U.S. that some experts believe is a major botnet extending across large networks.
Mozilla puts out 'critical' Firefox fixes Feb 11, 2008 The Mozilla Foundation has put out a new version of Firefox that has fixed ten security flaws and three of which have been rated critical.
Ethical hackers to compete at CanSecWest 2008 Feb 08, 2008 Ethical hackers will try to hack into the systems of Windows Vista, Linux and Mac OS X operating systems next week to see what system is more secure.
Email opt-out policies 'need to improve' Feb 08, 2008 A new study has said that recipients of certain subscriber content needed better opt-out choices.
EU leads in spammers Feb 07, 2008 Symantec's monthly spam report has revealed that approximately 44 percent of all spam email now comes from Europe, compared to 35.1 percent claiming to come from the U.S.
Adobe fixes flaws in Reader Feb 07, 2008 Adobe has fixed a flaw in its Reader document viewer program and users are being told to upgrade to version 8.1.2 on the Adobe website.
WordPress releases 'urgent' security update Feb 06, 2008 The blogging software provider WordPress has announced an urgent security update to fix an XML-RPC implementation flaw that allows unauthorized third-party editing of blog posts.
Homeworkers a threat to security Feb 06, 2008 Employees who work from home often have less security on their computers than at work according to a new study.
Universities fight phishing attacks Feb 04, 2008 Students at nearly a dozen universities across the U.S. have been the victims of phishing emails since the middle January.
Microsoft adds more security to APIs Feb 04, 2008 Microsoft's up and coming Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Server 2008 will have new security APIs.
New Skype bug 'easy to hijack' Feb 01, 2008 Skype has been reported to have another critical vulnerability today.
Source 2008 security conference Feb 01, 2008 A new security conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts will be held mid-March, announced Source Boston.
Online advertiser ordered to pay 200k Feb 01, 2008 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached an agreement with Member Source Media, an online advertising company, whereby the company will be ordered to pay $200,000.
Customers 'worry' with overload of checks Jan 30, 2008 Customers are shown to lose trust in their online banking systems if they have to go through too many security checks, research has shown.
eBay buys security company Jan 30, 2008 EBay has bought an Israeli security company, Fraud Sciences, to help prevent online scammers.
Men 'too confident' in online security Jan 30, 2008 A new poll has shown that while men believe they are more savvy about online security than the opposite sex, men and women are actually equal when it comes to knowledge about the subject.
Hackers attack Scientologists' sites Jan 28, 2008 The controversial and celebrity clad religion known as Scientology has received attacks from hackers who have kept at least one Scientology website from working.
Google used as prime spam site Jan 28, 2008 Spammers are using thousands of Google accounts to hide antispam filters, according to a security researcher.
Pandemic 'should not' disrupt business Jan 28, 2008 The financial services industry said it should be able to continue offering its services to customers even if there was an influenza pandemic.
Cheney pushes for wiretapping power Jan 25, 2008 Vice president Dick Cheney said he wanted to protect those who tracked hackers from getting "punished with lawsuits" and asked Congress to allow providers to wiretap legally.
Fraud trader costs firm $7bn Jan 25, 2008 A Paris-based trader made enough fraudulent transactions to cost his firm $7 billion.
Phishers help other hackers Jan 24, 2008 In an ironic twist of fate, researchers have found that a group of phishers are attacking would-be spammers themselves.
Best Buy sold infected digital picture frames Jan 24, 2008 Best Buy sold digital picture frames during the holidays yet it is not recalling the frames it has said.
FBI warns about 'vishing' attacks Jan 23, 2008 The FBI is warning about an increase in so-called 'vishing' attacks that lure cell phone users to giving up their bank account details.
FCC auction to begin Thursday Jan 23, 2008 Thursday will begin the nationwide auction of airwaves that will see companies like Google and AT&T possibly buy huge chunks of space for services like high-speed broadband.
Tivoli speeds up datacenter functions Jan 21, 2008 IBM has launched a new software in its Tivoli line for automating datacenters by adding features for sharing automation procedures, delivering large content downloads and automating compliance efforts.
Linux attack 'worse than feared' Jan 21, 2008 Security researchers claimed that a major attack of websites was much worse than originally thought.
Microsoft warns of IEY update Jan 18, 2008 Microsoft is advising IT managers that there will be an automatic update for its Windows Server Update Service that will include an automatic update to Internet Explorer 7.
Yahoo's CAPTCHA security 'broken' Jan 18, 2008 Yahoo's CAPTCHA security program has reportedly been broken by a person who calls himself John Wane and a Russian security researcher.
Crimeware gangs use 'open source' theory Jan 18, 2008 Globalization is taking hold of the crimeware market and is teaching criminals how to learn and share malware across large distances.
PS3 sales soar Jan 07, 2008 New figures released by Sony have shown that US sales of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) console topped the 1.2 million over the Christmas period.
Statewide broadband demanded Jan 07, 2008 Broadband that is both affordable and available to all residents of New York State is vital, according to governor Eliot Spitzer.
Cybercrime booming Jan 03, 2008 Cybercrime is now booming following a huge increase in activity over the last 12 months, according to security experts.
Cyber criminals 'to target social sites' Jan 03, 2008 Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have been named as one of the top targets for cyber criminals in 2008 by security experts.
Operation Bot Roast proving 'successful' Jan 02, 2008 The FBI is contacting more than one million PC owners as part of an initiative to track down hackers, also known as zombies, who have set up programs for high-tech crimes.
Netscape to end in 2008 Jan 02, 2008 Netscape will be ending its long-time career as AOL has announced the end of its adoption in February 2008.
Windows apps go 'unpatched' Jan 02, 2008 Many users who are installing Windows PC applications are not updating the software for patches, a poll has found.
Google text ads 'hijacked' by Trojan Dec 19, 2007 Valuable advertising money is being lost on Google's textual advertising as a new Trojan malware has been found to replace the ads with those from third-party vendors.
Apple patch updates 'another big one' Dec 19, 2007 Apple's patch update on Monday matched last month's bigger than normal update, fixing about 200 bugs in total in the nine security updates it has issued this year.
IT employees find govt. a hindrance to internet Dec 19, 2007 A recent poll revealed that IT professionals believed that the government should stay out of internet regulatory affairs and that private bodies should take the brunt of regulation.
Steganos releases 'secure' email platform Dec 18, 2007 Security and privacy software maker, Steganos, has announced the release of its new low-cost, secure email encryption platform that will ensure the correct recipient will be the only one to read an email.
Data retention policies 'unmet' by US businesses Dec 18, 2007 More than 65 percent of businesses in the U.S. are not prepared when it comes to the discovery and handling of electronic evidence, new research has claimed.
Old software 'main' tool for hackers Dec 18, 2007 While new security threats surface on a regular basis, the main way that hackers access a person's PC is by taking advantage of weaker systems with out-of-date security systems, according to an expert.
Britons still feel 'insecure' online Dec 17, 2007 Recent research showed that 60 per cent of British people still feel that their information is at risk online - a revelation that comes as no surprise after various high-profile breaches in the news.
Microsoft creates e-card for security Dec 17, 2007 Microsoft and Experian have teamed up to provide users and organisations a more streamlined, sure way of conducting business online while improving security.
US 'most at risk' of ID fraud Dec 17, 2007 Security experts are warning internet shoppers this season to be extra careful of ID fraud, as identity theft has been found to be the fastest growing crime in America, according to research.
Websense security wins 'five-star' rating Dec 14, 2007 Websense has announced that its web filtering and web security solutions for SMEs was awared the highest product rating from Secure Computing (SC) Magazine.
Rootkits 'hidden menace', says expert Dec 14, 2007 A new threat to PCs in the UK has been shown to infect one in six computers after users scanned their PCs for infections on a malware research firm's website.
Symantec to provide security system for EarthLink Dec 14, 2007 EarthLink will be the first major internet service provider (ISP) in North America to provide the security application Norton 360 to its customers.
Banks to use cell phones for security Dec 13, 2007 The Bank of America (BofA) is testing out a new security technology that allows customers to use their cell phones to make transactions more secure.
Microsoft Office Access hacked, US CERT warns Dec 13, 2007 Hackers have found a flaw in the Microsoft Office Access database and are using it to install unauthorized software on people's computers, a US security watchdog warned.
Employees 'weak link' in security Dec 13, 2007 A new study describing the specific habits that employees participate in that compromise security has found that over half expose corporate information to outside networks.
Web threat protection for large networks Dec 12, 2007 Security firms Trend Micro and Crossbeam Systems have developed a consolidated web security platform that provides enterprise threat protection.
Microsoft updates for December Dec 12, 2007 The last month of the year's Tuesday patches have been released with seven total flaws addressed overall.
Online searches protected by Ask Dec 12, 2007 Search firm Ask has announced that users can protect their search histories online with a new tool called AskEraser and could gain respect from users who are becoming increasingly distrustful of online marketing systems.
Top threats for 2008: Websense Dec 11, 2007 Websense Security Labs have issued their yearly security predictions for the new year and the top five out of ten are:
iPhone 'main target' of hackers for new year Dec 11, 2007 Apple's iPhone is considered to be the main threat for consumers next year as hackers are expected to partake in "drive by attacks" where malware is embedded into phones that may cause serious damage, a security firm predicted.
BI management software to manage MOD Dec 11, 2007 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has chosen Actuate Performancesoft Views to provide its land management department with business intelligence (BI) software that will handle approximately one per cent of the UK's land mass.
2007 online fraud records set to beat record Dec 10, 2007 US online fraud rates are expected to increase by 20 percent since last year, new statistics predict.
Anti-spyware is 'not' anti-virus, experts caution Dec 10, 2007 Web users and business operators are warned to protect themselves against all forms of internet hacking that includes spyware, which has shown to create victims out of 44 per cent of small businesses in the UK.
Online security 'enhanced' with credit card purchase Dec 10, 2007 Christmas shoppers who are expecting to make expensive credit card purchases this holiday season will find comfort in the knowledge that they will receive added protection in the event of a security breach.
National laboratory compromised Dec 7, 2007 Hackers have hit the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and stolen the personal information of thousands of visitors to the establishment, it has been reported.
Malware 'doubled in 2007' Dec 6, 2007 The security software firm F-Secure has stated that the amount of malware on the internet rose by 100 percent during 2007.
Internet spying denied by China Dec 5, 2007 China has strongly denied recent claims by the British domestic security service MI5 that it engages in widespread espionage on the internet.China has strongly denied recent claims by the British domestic security service MI5 that it engages in widespread espionage on the internet.
Phishing threats escalate Dec 4, 2007 The internet security company Cyveillance has recently reported that there has been a rise in the number of phishing threats on the internet.
Facebook users accuse site of breach of privacy Dec 1, 2007 Facebook has scrambled to alter its new advertising platform after widespread complaints from users that it breaches their privacy.
Cyber criminals rounded up by Bot Roast Nov 30, 2007 Bot Roast, the FBI's ambitious operation against those who operate botnets, has successfully targeted an range of cyber criminals, it has been reported.
PS3 used for hacking Nov 29, 2007 A security consultant working from New Zealand has proved that one does not need a powerful PC to successfully break into networks and engage in hacking.
Top 20 threats released Nov 28, 2007 The top 20 most prevalent risks that threaten internet users have been highlighted by the information security company SANS.
Cyber criminals target banking sites Nov 27, 2007 Recently there has been a notable rise in the number of online attacks on financial institutions, the security firm F-Secure has stated.
Brands 'damaged' by phishing Nov 26, 2007 The online security company Cloudmark has recently performed a survey which discovered that phishing can dent confidence in brands.
Data leakage over email "concerns businesses" Nov 20, 2007 Many US businesses regard the danger of the leakage of confidential information through email as one of their biggest concerns, a recent survey found.
New channel partner programme from Check Point Nov 19, 2007 US-Israeli security software company CheckPoint has announced the launch of a new channel partner programme.
Conference agrees to cooperation on internet sex predators Nov 19, 2007 More must be done to combat sex predators on the internet, an international conference has concluded.
Telecommunications security 'important' Nov 16, 2007 Telecommunication companies regard the topic of security as one of the most important factors in their future expansion.
Hackers target sports sites Nov 16, 2007 Both the National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have had their websites compromised by cyber criminals, it has been reported.
Wi-Fi stealing 'rife' Nov 15, 2007 Increasingly often internet users are accessing other people's Wi-Fi networks without permission, security software company Sophos has warned.
Children taught how to stay safe Nov 15, 2007 The Council of Europe has devised a game which will teach children how to stay safe while using the internet, it has been reported.
New security software introduced by Big Blue Nov 14, 2007 IBM has announced the release of a new cutting-edge security product, which it has developed using technology from a recent acquisition.
Microsoft fixes flaw Nov 14, 2007 A bug in Windows that has been called "critical" has been fixed by Microsoft in its monthly patch release.
Internet 'used by terrorists' Nov 13, 2007 The internet is being used a potent weapon by terrorists, according to the newly-appointed UN counter-terrorism chief, Mike Smith.
Users of Facebook and MySpace warned Nov 13, 2007 Users of social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook have been warned not to expose too much of their personal information on their profiles.
Definition of privacy 'to change' Nov 13, 2007 A senior intelligence chief has told congress that US citizens must change how they regard privacy.
Macy's gift card used as bait in scam Nov 12, 2007 The widely-used social networking site MySpace has been hit by a scam which offers a Macy's gift card to recipients.
Hacker faces hefty prison term Nov 12, 2007 A possible sentence of 60 years in prison and a fine of $1.75 million awaits the prolific cyber criminal known as Acid.
Russian crime ISP disappears Nov 09, 2007 After becoming the focus of scrutiny from the media, the Russian Business Network (RBN) has disappeared from the web, it has been reported.
Hackers hit Alicia Keys Nov 09, 2007 The MySpace site of the popular RnB artist Alicia Keys has been hit by hackers, according to the security company Exploit Prevention Labs.
PDF virus attacks PCs Nov 08, 2007 There is a new virus on the internet that hides in a PDF file that is emailed to victims, according to a software security firm.
Cyber criminals target Salesforce.com customers Nov 08, 2007 The CRM company Salesforce.com has cautioned its customers that they may become the targets of online scammers, it has been reported.
Windows Live Suite released by Microsoft Nov 07, 2007 The Windows Live Suite has been released by Microsoft and is available to be downloaded off the internet.
Student hackers in court Nov 07, 2007 A pair of students who hacked into their university's database in order to change their records could now be facing jail sentences of up to 20 years each, it has been reported.
October sees large amounts of spam Nov 06, 2007 The security software company SoftScan has reported that levels of spam remained excessively high during October.
Apple's iPhone targeted by hackers in UK Nov 06, 2007 As soon as the iPhone is released in the UK, it will be unlocked so it can be used with other providers, it has been reported.
Security ruling opposed by US government Nov 06, 2007 A ruling that has disallowed the US government from spying on people electronically without their knowledge, is being challenged.
Hackers unlock Manhunt 2 Nov 05, 2007 The violent content on the video game Manhunt 2 has been accessed by hackers who have defeated the publishers' lock on the material.
IRS warns of wildfire phishing scam Nov 05, 2007 A new phishing scam is using the California wildfires to try and con victims into giving their personal and financial details, the IRS has warned.
Identity theft among top fears Nov 02, 2007 The latest Unisys Security Index has found that have their identities stolen online are among the top fears for Americans.
Advocacy groups lodge Comcast complaint with FCC Nov 02, 2007 The FCC has received a complaint from several advocacy groups and prominent academics regarding Comcast's blocking of person-to-person file sharing.
Apple OS X targeted by Trojan Nov 01, 2007 Apple's OS X operating system has become the target of a new Trojan, according to a report from the software security outfit Intego.
Computer giant concentrates on security Nov 01, 2007 Computer manufacturer IBM is to focus heavily on security in the coming year, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
Apple clamps down on iPhone hackers Oct 31, 2007 Apple is attempting to stop its popular iPhone from being resold by limiting each customer to purchasing two of the device.
Russian nationalists attack Yushenko website Oct 31, 2007 A group of Russian nationalist hackers have attacked and temporarily disabled a website belonging to Victor Yushenko, the president of Ukraine.
Security firm acquires ScanAlert Oct 31, 2007 ScanAlert has been bought by the security giant McAfee for $51 million in cash, it has been reported.
Spam levels climb Oct 30, 2007 September saw levels of spam on the internet climb dramatically, the security firm SoftScan has discovered.
Most fear internet crime Oct 30, 2007 Many people currently count becoming a victim of internet crime among their top fears, according to new research from a software security company.
Cyber criminals turn to mp3s Oct 29, 2007 The software security firm Kaspersky has stated that cyber criminals are experimenting with mass mailing mp3 files.
Art website hacked Oct 29, 2007 A hacker has broken into the art dealership website Art.com and has stolen confidential information, it has been reported.
Spam campaign uses mp3 files Oct 26, 2007 Cyber criminals have launched a spam campaign which utilizes mp3 voice files disguised as popular songs, the security firm Sophos has warned.
E-commerce companies 'should check networks' Oct 26, 2007 With the continuing popularity of buying goods and services online, companies that engage in e-commerce should make sure that their networks are secure, an expert has advised.
Large companies 'hit by malware' Oct 25, 2007 Many of America's largest companies are already unknowingly infected with damaging malware, according to a new report from Panda Labs.
SWAT team sent by teen hacker Oct 25, 2007 A SWAT team, complete with helicopter, was dispatched to an innocent household by a teenage hacker, who is to be arraigned next month and has had his bail set at $500,000.
British hacker wins right to appeal Oct 24, 2007 The hacker who broke into American military networks has won the right to take his case before the House of Lords.
Parents can gain control for free Oct 24, 2007 Florida-based BluePrint Data has announced that it is offering its new parental control software product for free over the internet.
Cyber criminals get spooky Oct 23, 2007 A campaign of Halloween-themed spam emails has been launched, the software security company Sophos has reported.
AT&T sues internet phone company Oct 23, 2007 San Antonio-based AT&T is suing the internet phone company Vonage over patent infringement, it has been reported recently.
ID thieves profiled by study Oct 23, 2007 The perpetrators of ID theft, one of the most rapidly growing forms of theft in the country, have been profiled from a new study of Secret Service case files.
IT companies 'unprepared' Oct 22, 2007 Should a disaster strike, many IT companies will be completely unprepared, a new report from Symantec has stated.
China allegedly reroutes internet traffic Oct 22, 2007 Recently there have been widespread reports that China is redirecting traffic to western search engine sites to Baidu, China's own search engine.
Don't open certain emails, consumers warned Oct 18, 2007 People should never get emails from banks or financial institutions that request information about their accounts, it has been suggested.
Consumers issued warning over phishing Oct 18, 2007 The different types of phishing have been explained by UK credit reporting firm Equifax, in an attempt to highlight the dangers of security threats.
Cyber crime allegations denied by Russian company Oct 17, 2007 Widespread reports that the Russian Business Network (RBN) provides web hosting for criminal organizations have been refuted by the company.
Phishing 'poses danger to small businesses' Oct 17, 2007 Small-to-medium businesses are even more vulnerable to phishing scams than large companies, according to Equifax.
iPod Touch hacked Oct 16, 2007 The Apple iPod Touch was hacked into by a 13-year old boy earlier this week, it has been reported.
PayPal and eBay phishing scams drop off Oct 16, 2007 Users of eBay and PayPal are not being targeted as much by phishing scams, new research has found.
Storm worm 'still invading PCs' Oct 15, 2007 Havoc is still being caused on the internet by the notorious Storm worm, which was first noticed earlier this year, the Toronto Star has reported.
Hacker group 'behind phishing scams' Oct 15, 2007 A highly-organized cadre of hackers is behind the recent expansion of phishing scams, according to Symantec.
Security company shields Microsoft vulnerabilities Oct 15, 2007 The latest round of vulnerabilities highlighted by Microsoft can be plugged by McAfee, the software security company has stated.
New email protection product released Sep 24, 2007 A piece of software designed to protect companies and organizations that use Microsoft Exchange 3.0 has been released by the security company Sophos.
Hacker summit announced Sep 24, 2007 Software giant Microsoft is to hold another of its regular hacker summits, called Blue Hat, which will entail hackers from all over America and the world congregating.
Cyber criminals rounded up Sep 21, 2007 A gang of cyber criminals responsible for a massive "pump and dump" scheme has been convicted in the US, it has been reported.
Hacking kits sold on auction site Sep 21, 2007 Researchers have discovered that cyber criminals are selling hacking toolkits over the popular internet auction site eBay.
Firefox flaw fixed for second time Sep 21, 2007 A flaw in the much-used Firefox browser has been fixed by its manufacturer Mozilla - for the second time.
IBM: Malware 'increasing' Sep 20, 2007 IBM's elite security research team, X-Force, has released a report in which it claims the amount of malware on the internet has been increasing.
Vietnam memorial site hacked Sep 20, 2007 A site run by Vietnam Veterans to commemorate the war has been hacked into and defaced with messages criticizing the US, Israel and others, reports the Washington Post.
Sites of top companies 'host malware' Sep 20, 2007 Sites belonging to Fortune 100 companies, the richest in the world, host at least four per cent of internet crime, according to Symantec.
Health-related spam 'rife' Sep 19, 2007 Much of the spam being disseminated around the internet currently touts health products, according to recent research.
Ameritrade 'knew of break-in' Sep 19, 2007 The online broker Ameritrade was well aware that its records had been compromised up to a year ago, according to an attorney.
MediaDefender breached Sep 18, 2007 Hackers have broken into the files of the firm MediaDefender over the weekend and exposed information about the company, it has been reported.
Spam to result from Ameritrade break-in Sep 18, 2007 Up to 6.3 million clients of the online broker Ameritrade could be receiving high amounts of spam email as a result of the recent security breach at the company, according to Sophos.
Internet crime 'profitable' Sep 17, 2007 The amount of internet crime has expanded recently and the nature of it has changed from mischievous to profitable, according to Symantec.
Payroll company victim of data theft Sep 17, 2007 Automatic Data Processing (ADP), a payroll company, has been the target of cyber criminals, it has been announced.
Google asks for internet privacy rules Sep 14, 2007 Internet users need to be protected by international privacy guidelines, Google has told the UN recently.
Phishers arrested Sep 14, 2007 German police have smashed a notorious gang of highly effective international phishers, it has been reported.
US consulate in Russia hacked Sep 14, 2007 The software security firm Sophos has reported that the US Consulate in St Petersburg has been the subject of a hacking attack.
Purdue warns students of security breach Sep 13, 2007 Purdue University has had to send emails and letters to students warning them that they may have had their personal information stolen.
Internet phone service hit by worm Sep 13, 2007 Cyber criminals have targeted users of the popular internet phone service Skype with a highly-damaging worm hidden in an instant message invitation.
'Iceman' headed for the freezer Sep 12, 2007 A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a cyber criminal known as "Iceman" for being a prolific credit card thief and fraudster.
China 'subject to information theft' Sep 12, 2007 The Chinese government has claimed that it has been the victim of widespread hacking attacks which have stolen sensitive information, Reuters reports.
Phishing scam targets Xbox Live users Sep 11, 2007 Xbox users with accounts on the Xbox Live website have become the targets of a new phishing scam.
Microsoft to issue 'critical' patch Sep 11, 2007 Four patches will be released from the security software giant Microsoft today, one of which will be deemed "critical".
Sophos: Drop in number of malware attachments Sep 11, 2007 The number of emails being disseminated around the internet which had attachments with malware actually dropped in August, Sophos has found.
Hackers 'being recruited' Sep 10, 2007 Tool kits which allow criminals to launch hacking attacks are being widely sold on the internet, experts have said.
Hackers 'marketing tool kits' Sep 10, 2007 Tool kits which allow criminals to launch hacking attacks are being widely sold on the internet, experts have said.
Chinese deny hack attack Sep 05, 2007 Reports that a major cyber attack on Pentagon computers in June originated in China have been strongly denied by the Chinese government.
Wireless systems 'vulnerable' Sep 05, 2007 A survey from the National Computing Center has found that many businesses have not secured their wireless networks.
USAJobs.gov compromised Aug 31, 2007 Applicants' information on the government jobs website USAJobs.gov has been compromised, it has been reported.
APWG joins FTC anti-phishing campaign Aug 31, 2007 The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) AvoID Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend campaign has been bolstered by the aid of the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG).
Mobile workers 'not conscious of security' Aug 31, 2007 Workers who use mobile technology to get their jobs done are not as conscious of security risks, a recent survey has discovered.
Concerned internet users still not security conscious Aug 30, 2007 Though the majority of US internet users are concerned about phishing, many are not taking the proper precautions to avoid becoming a victim, a survey done by Harris Interactive has found.
Virtual cops police the net Aug 30, 2007 In an effort to boost internet security, the Chinese government has initiated visual representations of police officers to show up on websites based in Beijing.
YouTube video hides worm Aug 29, 2007 A security company has warned that there is an email that disguises itself as a YouTube link but actually contains malware being sent around the internet.
New security products released Aug 29, 2007 The newest version of the widely-used Norton Antivirus product has been released by the security company Symantec, it has been announced.
Internet is 'vulnerable' Aug 29, 2007 The man who wrote the protocols that guide the internet, Vint Cerf, has warned that lack of security on the internet is a major worry.
SMBs 'not taking precautions' Aug 28, 2007 Recent research has uncovered the fact that many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are vulnerable to cyber criminals through lack of proper security.
Internet video security partnership formed Aug 28, 2007 IPTV and VoIP are to benefit from substantially increased security thanks to a partnership between SysMaster and Verimatrix.
Spam to increase in September Aug 24, 2007 According to SoftScan the levels of spam being disseminated around the internet are to climb during the month of September.
Staff blamed for security breaches Aug 24, 2007 A recent survey showed that over 25 percent of IT managers blame staff for any computer security weaknesses.
Phishing gang broken up Aug 23, 2007 Italian police have arrested one of the most prolific phishing gangs in the world, it has been announced.
Monster.com hacked Aug 23, 2007 Thousands of job applicants had their personal information stolen when hackers recently broke in the widely-used jobs site Monster.com.
'Most' malware hosted by US sites Aug 23, 2007 US websites host more malware than any others on earth, a recent survey by Cyveillance has revealed.
Wells Fargo crash attracts phishers Aug 23, 2007 A security expert has warned that phishers are planning on trying to benefit from the recent Wells Fargo computer crash, IDG News Service has reported.
Internet pharmacies 'do not protect data' Aug 21, 2007 Online drugs stores are bad at protecting customers' personal details, according to a report from the brand protection company MarkMonitor.
Parents 'need to be more aware' Aug 21, 2007 Many parents are not aware of how much time their children are actually spending on the internet or what they do while online, according to a recent survey.
Wii and PS3 'could be vulnerable' Aug 21, 2007 While it has been known that PCs are vulnerable to phishing attacks for some time, now it has been revealed that game consoles could be as well.
Google Gadget 'could be used to phish' Aug 20, 2007 Hackers and cyber criminals could utitilize the much-used Google Gadget application to run phishing scams, a researcher has stated.
'Prevention is key' Aug 20, 2007 It is important to prevent PCs from being broken into by malicious files rather than trying to treat the problem after they have already been corrupted, the security company Comodo has said.
New version of Symantec data storage tool released Aug 17, 2007 Veritas NetBackup 6.5, the latest version of Symantec's data protection tool, h
