Signature makes cards 'less secure'
Signature-based cards less secure and targeted to be phased out, says analyst, with countries like Australia, U.K. and France, already opting for safer alternatives.
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'Godfather of Spam' sentenced to four years
Alan Ralsky and many of his gang of spammers have been given prison sentences in the United States for a pump-and-dump spam operation.
Find more stories in: Spam, Spam and phishing, Legal, Prison, U.S. Department Of Justice, attorney, Stock, Michigan, U.S. Government, Internet
Chrome OS security: 'Sandboxing' and auto updates
Google operating system will feature many of the same security features as the Chrome browser, including "sandboxing" of applications, auto updating, and antiphishing.
Find more stories in: Operating systems, PC security, Data security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Google Inc., Phishing, Computer, Operating System, Security
Aust govt sets up new CERT
Australian government launches in-depth cybersecurity strategy, which includes establishment of a new Computer Emergency Response Team to rival existing AusCERT.
Find more stories in: Government, Network security, Security Management, PC security, cybersecurity workforce, Cybersecurity, AusCERT, Information And Communication Technology, Identity Theft, cyberthreats
Microsoft warns of IE exploit code in the wild
Company says it is investigating a publicly published exploit code that allegedly could lead to computers running versions 6 or 7 of the browser getting compromised.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, PC security, windows alerts, security mailing list, Microsoft Corp., CSS, BugTraq, Microsoft Internet Explorer, exploit code, mailing list
Second iPhone worm behaves like botnet
update As with first malware, new worm affects SSH protocol in jailbroken iPhones but is "much more serious" as it may attempt to steal data, F-Secure warns.
Find more stories in: Viruses and worms, Phone, Security, Smart Phone, F-Secure Corp., Worm, SSH, Password, virus, security company
Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency
Organizations should be wary of vendor lock-in, according to European Network and Information Security Agency.
Find more stories in: Cloud computing, Network security, Expert, Enisa, Security, Risk Management, network, IT Security, European Union, Information Security
Can Adobe beat back hackers?
As its software becomes a major means of attack, security experts are concerned the company isn't doing enough to repel assaults.
Find more stories in: Authentication and encryption, PC security, Security Management, Adobe Systems Inc., Security, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., software, Antivirus Software, Authentication and encryption
Most security products flunk quality tests
Nearly 80 percent of security tools fail to perform during initial certification tests, requiring two or more cycles of further testing, reports product testing firm.
Find more stories in: Security applications/tools, ICSA Labs, Security Product, Verizon Communications Inc., Security, performance, Security Update, accounting, Security applications/tools
Smartphones: A bigger target for security threats
As the iPhone, BlackBerry and other devices become more popular, harmful software such as viruses and spyware is emerging to exploit their vulnerability.
Find more stories in: Smart phones, Mobile, Security applications/tools, Apple Inc., Phone, Security, software, mobile, handset, Smart Phone
Report: Countries prepping for cyber war
U.S., Israel, Russia, China, and France are gearing up for cyber offensives, according to a new McAfee report.
Find more stories in: Security, International governments, Defense/military, ARPAnet, U.S., network, Georgia, South Korea, denial of service, McAfee Inc.
Microsoft patching zero-day Windows 7 SMB hole
Company warns customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available and suggests a workaround until a patch is ready.
Find more stories in: Windows 7, PC security, Network security, Server platforms, Server Message Block, Trustworthy Computing, TCP, Computer, Microsoft Corp., Windows 7
Expert says Adobe Flash policy is risky
Adobe Flash Player allows arbitrary content to access applications without permission, says researcher at Foreground Security.
Find more stories in: Personal applications, Multimedia, Security Management, Web sites, Adobe Systems Inc., Macromedia Flash Player, Security, Web sites, Web Browser, researcher
Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole
One day after Patch Tuesday, researcher warns of unpatched security hole in Windows 7 and Server 2008.
Find more stories in: PC security, Security applications/tools, Server Message Block, Microsoft Corp., NetBIOS, Vulnerability, Spokesperson, Microsoft Windows 7, broadcasting, Server
Microsoft patches critical hole in Windows kernel
November's Patch Tuesday features fixes for holes in Windows, Excel, and Word, and a critical one affecting the Windows kernel that could be used in drive-by download attacks on Web surfers.
Find more stories in: PC security, Data security, Security applications/tools, Microsoft Office, Security, Microsoft Corp., Kernel, Apple Macintosh, antivirus, patch management
Panda's Cloud Antivirus leaves beta behind
First introduced in beta back in April, Panda Cloud Antivirus graduates to a stable, public release and signifies a major security vendor taking aim at the freeware competition--instead of the other way around.
Find more stories in: PC security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Cloud computing, Recycle Bin, Computer, Security, Panda, Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0, Scans
Rickroll virus attacks iPhones
The 'ikee' worm replaces the infected device's background picture with an image of Rick Astley.
Find more stories in: Mobile platforms, Viruses and worms, Twitter Inc., security consultant, F-Secure Corp., Sophos Plc., SSH, Graham Cluley, Password, Virus Attack
Google fixes risky Chrome bugs
Flaw in Gears could allow a malicious website to take control of a user's system, according to Google.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, Network security, Security Management, Open Source, Gears SQL Application Programming Interface, Google Inc., Bug, Plug-in, Web Browser, SQL
Asian security firms face blocks in global market
Asian antivirus firms gain success with freeware, but products lack comprehensive coverage and support to compete with established players, says analyst.
Find more stories in: Antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, Vendor, Security Company, Antivirus, antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, software, Microsoft Corp., malicious code
Apple plugs holes for domain spoofing, other attacks
Security update for Mac OS X addresses 43 specific issues, including holes that could allow an attacker to take over the computer.
Find more stories in: Network security, Security Management, Web sites, Apple Inc., Security, SSL, Web sites, Domain, Attack, Apple Mac OS X
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