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The Idiot Threat
It's been interesting to see how the failed bombing in New York's Times Square has been sifted for "lessons."
Federal CSOs Split On Their Views Of Agency Security Posture
In survey, only half of CSOs think they have the ability to impact the security posture of their agency; more than one-quarter say their posture has slipped
Breaches Rise In U.K. Firms Along With Wireless, VoIP, Social Networking
Pricewaterhouse Coopers survey finds large organizations hit with an average of 45 data breaches a year
Federal Security Chiefs Take On Enhanced Strategic Role
A new survey of chief information security officers in government shows the job is becoming more policy oriented, with funding and shared services among their priorities.
Internet Explorer 6: Hard To Kill
Panels at the Web 2.0 Expo agree that ongoing use of IE6 is holding back Web
2010 Strategic Security Survey
We've weathered years of stagnant budgets. Could proof of a sophisticated network of attackers formidable enough to drive Google out of China finally open management's eyes to what it takes to protect data?
2010 Strategic Security Survey
We've weathered years of stagnant budgets. Could proof of a sophisticated network of attackers formidable enough to drive Google out of China finally open management's eyes to what it takes to protect data?
7 Steps To Better Identity Management
Here's what you need to know about managing employee identities in this age of outsourcing and SaaS.
ID Management Where It Matters
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the world's oldest and largest private cancer center, spent 18 months in the RFP process before it settled on Courion's Identity and Access Management offering as part of its governance, risk, and compliance strategy.
7 Steps To Better Identity Management
Here's what you need to know about managing employee identities in this age of outsourcing and SaaS.
Security Tradeoffs In Web App Development Platforms
Web programming languages each have their own security strengths and weaknesses -- website security tied more to the app itself, according to a new report
Express Airport Security Set To Resume
Alclear purchases assets of popular -- but defunct -- airport express security provider, Clear, and prepares to restart the service this autumn.
Cloud's Role In Backup, Part III
In this final entry on cloud based backup we will examine how enterprise backup systems can leverage the cloud. This involves the developer of the backup application to add cloud support directly to their application and providing an option to replicate or move backup jobs to an internet based storage repository. Essentially cloud storage becomes another target option to the application, similar to the
VaporStream Takes E-mail "Off The Record"
Not every e-mail needs to be part of the permanent record -- which is the point VaporStream is making with 256-bit encrypted "vanishing" e-mail service. Could be just what the doctor ordered for dealing with e-mail overload -- although more than a few divorce lawyers and tabloid headline writers might disagree.
Alert: Disposable Facebook Apps Installing Adware
Just like throwaway domains on the wider Internet, it seems like criminals now use throwaway applications on Facebook. They bring one app online to lure users and potentially infect them, and by the time one is taken down by Facebook, they create yet another.
'Twitterview' With Microsoft
I sometimes get a little long-winded when I pose a question to a source during an interview. But I undoubtedly will be pithy tomorrow when I conduct Dark Reading's first-ever "twitterview," or interview via Twitter, where I'll be strictly limited to 140 characters or less for a question.
New Microsoft Forefront Software Runs Five Antivirus Vendors' Engines
Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint supports AV from Authentium, Kaspersky Lab, Norman, and VirusBuster as well as Microsoft
Product Watch: FireEye Unveils Signature-Less Anti-Malware Appliances
"Modern malware" detection and prevention behind the firewall
Open-Source DLP Package Launched
OpenDLP offers free alternative to high-priced data leak prevention products
DLP Gets An Open-Source Boost
Data loss, or leakage, prevention (a.k.a. DLP) is a product class that includes data discovery, classification, and monitoring to prevent your sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands. Some implementations are configured to alert instead of block, but the basics are the same. You have sensitive data, you don't always know where it is, so you use DLP tools to find it and keep it safe.
CenturyTel Profits Triple, Qwest's Plunge
The first quarter earnings reports were released as CenturyTel is in the process of acquiring Qwest.
Exclusive: Gmail Ditched By Major University
IT executives at the school say Google's commitment to privacy and security doesn't meet their standards.
Cloud's Role In Backup, Part II
In our last entry we discussed how the backup process is a natural fit for the use of cloud storage and how the first model of cloud backup is being used. In this entry we will discuss the second of the other two cloud backup implementation methods, hybrid cloud storage and then tomorrow we will cover cloud enabled enterprise backup.
Security Flaws Found In Coast Guard IT System
IT configuration and security errors weakened the Department of Homeland Security financial system, audit report says
A Decade Ago, ILoveYou Worm Changed Security
It's been a decade to the week since the infamous "Love Bug "or ILoveYou virus hammered in-boxes around the world. While mass-mailer viruses of this type don't make headlines anymore, the ILoveYou virus forever changed the face of IT security.
Most Social Network Users Post Private Data
More than half of social network users post private information online, exposing themselves to malware and identity theft, study finds.
Department of Treasury Web Site Hacked
Hackers redirected visitors to a malicious site until the agency took the infected site down.
Adobe's New Privacy Feature For Flash Clashes With Online Fraud Detection
Financial institutions, ecommerce sites will no longer be able to rely on Flash objects, cookies to help ID legitimate users, experts say
Product Watch: Sophos Sells Majority Interest To Private Equity Firm
Deal with Apax Partners values company at $830 million; founders retain minority shares
75% Of SMBs Never Store Data Offsite: KineticD
The migration of storage to the cloud may be the first time many small and midsized business have adequately backed up data offsite, according to a new survey from cloud storage company KineticD.
Google's Browser Trumps Microsoft's
Chrome's increase in market share was nearly equal to security-prone Internet Explorer's drop in usage share, according to NetApplications
Cybersecurity Summit Targets Public, Private Cooperation
A gathering of tech industry leaders, policymakers, and national security officials aims to address the risks of cyberattacks on infrastructure.
Report: U.S. Internet Registrars Continue To Host Phony Online Pharmacy
How a major fake online pharmacy out of Russia is able to continue selling drugs despite evidence of criminal operations
XSS Vulnerabilities Happen To Everybody
Cross-site scripting flaw found in UK's Cybersecurity Challenge site
New IM Worm Spreading Fast
Aggressive new variant of an older worm circulating around Yahoo Messenger lets attacker take over a victim's machine
Product Watch: Imation Rolls Out Secure Data Storage Portfolio
New data-at-rest line features encryption, authentication, and FIPS compliance
NIST Tackles Cybersecurity Education
The National Institute of Standards and Technology will spearhead the national cybersecurity workforce development and awareness campaign.
China Missing From Top Spammers List
The majority of spam produced globally comes from the United States, followed by India and Brazil. China isn't in the top 15, says a Sophos report.
Cloud Storage's Role In Backup, Part I
One of the areas where most consumers, small businesses and even enterprises will first experience cloud storage is as part of the backup process. There are basically three options for cloud based backup and choosing the right one depends on the size and needs of your organization. Over the next two entries we will detail each of the methods.
Simple USB Flash-Drive Protection
Sneakernet-borne viruses seemed like a thing of the past until we started having Conficker outbreaks. There has been other malware that targeted USB storage devices before Conficker, but for some reason none had been as effective at spreading...something that's likely attributable to the multipronged attack capability.
Fake Anti-Virus Boom May Prompt Bigger Fake Anti-Virus Boom: Google
With 15% of all malware now identified as fake anti-virus scan scams and growing, it's more clear than ever that the crooks have found market niche that's not only filled with targets, but also may be self-reinforcing.
Mobile Spy Tracks Android Email, Texts, Photos
Hidden software enables employers -- or parents -- to view all messaging activity, and its contents, sent or received from any Android smartphone.
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