EPIC Slams Google's Privacy MovesBy David Needle |
Security Article Published September 6, 2010Google says the more streamlined set of privacy policies will be easier for consumers to grasp, but the head of the Electronic Privacy Information Center wants an FTC investigation.
Healthcare IT Make Security, EMRs a PriorityBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published August 25, 2010A new survey of North American hospital IT admins finds that security remains their top concern but the quest to comply with federal regulations is distracting them from their goals.
Google Pays $10k for Chrome FixesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published August 23, 2010Along with fixing 11 Chrome security vulnerabilities, Google paid security researchers for their discoveries.
iPhone Security Apps: Top OptionsBy Jeff Goldman |
Security Article Published August 19, 2010iPhone apps for password management, spam prevention and data encryption.
Survey: Staffers Would Purloin Company IPBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published August 18, 2010A survey indicates that about half of employees would purloin enterprise data on their way to a new job.
10 Dangerous Web Malware ThreatsBy Lisa Phifer |
Security Article Published August 16, 2010Criminals are using SEO and social engineering to attract more targeted victims to fewer URLs.
Handicapping the Global Cybersecurity WarBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published August 13, 2010If modern warfare no longer exists without a cyber component, how high are the stakes, and will the United States be ready when the attack comes?
Firefox Plans New Security FeaturesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published August 6, 2010The popular open source browser will address some security concerns in its forthcoming release, due in August.
Securing Your Virtualized InfrastructureBy Paul Rubens |
Security Article Published August 5, 2010Virtualization is rapidly gaining adoption, yet corresponding security measure are not as widely used.
Is Twitter Less Secure Than E-mail?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published July 30, 2010New research takes a look at the Twitter crime rate, which is on the rise, but might not be as bad as one would think.
Preview of Black Hat USA 2010By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published July 28, 2010This security conference in Las Vegas will spotlight DNS and SSL technology, among other core concerns.
The Myth of the Secure Apple OSBy Paul Rubens |
Security Article Published July 28, 2010A research report pokes holes in the much-vaunted sense that Apple's OS is highly secure.
Google Accelerates Chrome Development, SecurityBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published July 23, 2010Making a faster browser isn't good enough for Google, which also want to release more often and fund more security research, too.
Firefox Gets 14 New PatchesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published July 22, 2010Of the 14 Firefox patches, eight address security vulnerabilities that Mozilla calls critical.
Firefox Browser Secured by Dell?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published July 21, 2010Dell has launched a free, secure browser based on wrapping Mozilla's Firefox in a virtualization shell.
Windows 7 Security: 10 PositivesBy Lisa Phifer |
Security Article Published July 20, 2010For users and businesses considering the move to Windows 7, there are a number of security features that prove attractive.
Does IT Need Independent Backup for Google Apps?By David Needle |
Security Article Published July 15, 2010New Backify service gives IT, particularly in small to midsize businesses, an option for making sure cloud-based data in Google Apps and social media services are not lost.
Enterprise iPhone Security: Essential AppsBy Jeff Goldman |
Security Article Published July 12, 2010No, the enterprise has not welcomed the iPhone, yet it has become a dominant workplace handheld nonetheless. How can you make it secure enough for the workplace?
U.S. Launches Cyber Attack Detection ProgramBy Reuters |
Security Article Published July 8, 2010Nicknamed "Perfect Citizen," the program will attempt to uncover cyber assaults on private companies and government agencies.
Hackers Take Shots at Microsoft Security ResponseBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published July 7, 2010A group of anonymous hackers aims to release details on security exploits without giving the software titan advance warning. To start off, they already posted their first proof-of-concept code.
IBM Acquires BigFix for TivoliBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published July 1, 2010New endpoint system management vendor acquisition will expand Tivoli division's ability to police enterprise security.
Google Gives Ground in Standoff With ChinaBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published June 29, 2010Search giant announces new approach to China censorship standoff after negotiations with the government as it hopes to retain its commercial operating license.
White House Outlines Online ID Security PlanBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published June 28, 2010President's cybersecurity coordinator releases draft framework aimed at establishing trusted online environment with federated "identity ecosystem."
Lawmakers Ask Apple's Steve Jobs for Answers on PrivacyBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published June 25, 2010Alarmed at reports that Apple has revised its terms of service to require consumers to submit their precise location, Reps. Ed Markey and Joe Barton are asking Steve Jobs for some answers.
White House IP Czar Pledges Piracy CrackdownBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published June 23, 2010Administration official outlines to Senate committee plans to seek broad cooperation at home and abroad in fight against intellectual property infringement.
SIIA Extends Piracy Dragnet to EuropeBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published June 22, 2010The trade association filed its first software piracy lawsuits in Europe in its latest effort to protect member companies from being ripped off on eBay.
Cybersecurity Metrics That MatterBy Sonny Discini |
Security Article Published June 17, 2010Security professionals need to be aware of metrics like percent of patch saturation over time and security events by demographic, as well as other key measuring points.
Google Phasing Out Windows: ReportBy David Needle |
Security Article Published June 2, 2010Security concerns are reportedly at the root of Google's crackdown on the use of Windows in its offices.
Google? Facebook? Who Do You Trust?By Mike Elgan |
Security Article Published May 26, 2010What does it mean to trust an online service provider in an age when all your personal data is strewn across the Internet? Who do you trust with your most private data?
Google Launches Encrypted Search OptionBy David Needle |
Security Article Published May 24, 2010Currently available in beta, the service is designed to protect search sessions from being intercepted by third parties. Will it prove useful?
Symantec Gobbles Up VeriSign's Checkmark UnitBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published May 19, 2010The $1.28 billion purchase brings VeriSign's Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption certification services unit under the security software vendor's ever-broadening umbrella.
Is Your IT Security Budget Sustainable?By Sonny Discini |
Security Article Published May 14, 2010IT security spending soared earlier in the decade. Now that a leaner ethos prevails, can you keep your technical infrastructure secure?
Facebook to Look at Privacy IssuesBy Reuters |
Security Article Published May 14, 2010In perhaps the longest overdue move in recent memory, Facebook officials will convene to address mounting criticism about lax handling of privacy.
Protecting Server Security from Internal ThreatsBy Kenneth Hess |
Security Article Published May 14, 2010Sure, hackers and network-based malware threatens your computing infrastructure, but server security faces a far more insidious threat.
U.S. Not Winning Cyber WarBy Reuters |
Security Article Published May 13, 2010The U.S. is consistently losing huge amounts of data in cyber attacks, conceded a U.S. defense official.
Smartphone Security Best Practices: Five TipsBy Jeff Vance |
Security Article Published May 10, 2010Smartphone security best practices involves evaluating third party software, gaining network and individual smartphone visibility, and considering cloud storage.
How to Guard Your Email from HackersBy Michael Horowitz |
Security Article Published May 6, 2010Protecting your email, both personal and professional, against prying eyes requires some basic caution and few specific techniques.
Engaging Your Staff in Data ProtectionBy Allison Dolan |
Security Article Published April 28, 2010Although breaches can’t be eliminated, staff engagement in a data protection program can reduce risk.
Privacy Advocates Monitor Facebook, UneasilyBy Reuters |
Security Article Published April 22, 2010Governments agencies around the world are concerned about Facebook's potential for data misuse and theft, including password hacking.
Global Privacy Regulators Slam GoogleBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published April 20, 2010 International group of privacy authorities blasts Google for the recent launch of Buzz and other privacy missteps, and urges the company to get serious.
Encrypt Your Laptop for Top SecurityBy Laura Taylor |
Security Article Published April 14, 2010Neither personal firewalls, passwords or recovery software provide the level of security enabled by self-encrypting your laptop's drive.
Vietnam Denies Google's Hacking ChargesBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published April 6, 2010Stern rebuttal follows claims from Google and security player McAfee that hackers with government ties targeted activist bloggers with malware.
Security Panel to IT: 'Expect a Breach'By David Needle |
Security Article Published April 5, 2010Executives from a handful of security firms outline the biggest threats facing the enterprise, urge new policies to protect networks as workers bring consumer technologies behind the firewall.
Broad Tech Coalition Calls for Net Privacy Law OverhaulBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published March 30, 2010Unlikely allies Microsoft, Google, AT&T and a host of often-feuding advocacy groups and think tanks join forces in call for update to ECPA to reflect cloud computing and location services.
Improve Windows Security by Removing Admin RightsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published March 30, 2010A new report suggests that Windows security is far easier than many IT managers realize: simply remove admin control while waiting for monthly patches.
Inside a Global Cybercrime RingBy Reuters |
Security Article Published March 25, 2010As business boomed, the firm added a human resources department, hired an internal IT staff and built a call center to dissuade its victims from seeking credit card refunds.
Facebook Targeted by Password-Grabbing VirusBy Reuters |
Security Article Published March 18, 2010Carried by spam, the virus acts to steal online account passwords and other sensitive information. Users are warned not to download the attachment.
FTC Raps Weak Privacy in the Cloud, Social MediaBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published March 18, 2010Commission officials remain adamant that the current privacy regime isn't working and have harsh words for vendors like Google. They also remain coy about action they will take following Wednesday's third and final privacy workshop.
IBM Takes Top Honors in Data ProtectionBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published March 16, 2010A nationwide survey finds that, among large tech companies, IBM is considered the best at protecting personal information. Google made the list this year after failing to earn a spot last year.
Scareware Most Costly Online Scam: McAfeeBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published March 12, 2010The security software vendor warns consumers that scareware, or fake antivirus software, will be the most costly online consumer scam in 2010.
Cloud Security Needs AddressingBy Andy Patrizio |
Security Article Published March 3, 2010Symantec CEO Enrique Salem warned that as computing migrates to the cloud, the need to tighten data security will move urgently to the forefront.
Ten Leading Wi-Fi Security ChallengesBy Lisa Phifer |
Security Article Published March 8, 2010Wireless security in the enterprise has come a long way, yet IT security professionals still lose sleep over these security challenges.
China Says Google Never Filed Complaint in Hacking CaseBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published March 8, 2010Confusion continues to muddle the Google/China saga, with Chinese officials saying they aren't -- and are -- in talks with Google about hacking and censorship allegations.
Google Claims Disaster Recovery EdgeBy David Needle |
Security Article Published March 4, 2010The search giant opens up with more details as to just how its cloud-based Google Apps suite recovers from disaster. Can you say "zero loss of data"?
Only Two Bugs to Squash for March 'Patch Tuesday'By Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published March 4, 2010"Patch Tuesday" is looking like an easy time for systems administrators and PC support engineers when Microsoft releases its latest batch of bug fixes to the world next week.
Spanish Botnet Could Paralyze CountryBy Reuters |
Security Article Published March 4, 2010Authorities say Spanish hackers were not aware that the illegal network they created could have taken down an entire country's computer networks.
Latest Microsoft Patch Aims To Block RootkitBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published March 2, 2010Patch meant to kill off 17-year-old bug was suspected of causing multiple crashes and continuous reboots, but the problems were traced to a rootkit. But since the patch won't install on infected systems, what will users do now?
Microsoft to Take Down Global "Botnet"By Reuters |
Security Article Published February 26, 2010Microsoft won the right in a U.S. court to deactivate an international computer network that the software claims harmful computer codes.
Hackers Leverage Global Authority VoidBy Reuters |
Security Article Published February 22, 2010Enterprise and government infrastructures are threatened by an international legion of hackers, yet no global regulation of cyberspace exists.
Microsoft Releases Latest Anti-Piracy UpdateBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published February 24, 2010Previously known as Windows Genuine Advantage, Windows Activation Technologies' update adds detection of 70 activation hacks for Windows 7, aims to cut down on piracy and counterfeiting.
Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard: Which is More Secure?By Kenneth van Wyk |
Security Article Published February 17, 2010Windows 7 represents an advance in Microsoft security, while Snow Leopard enjoys Apple’s traditional security advantage. A security expert compares the operating systems' security on a feature by feature basis.
PC Virus Breached 2500 OrganizationsBy Reuters |
Security Article Published February 18, 2010The PC virus is known to have breached almost 75,000 computers globally, claims Internet security firm NetWitness.
