S'pore firms see more insider attacks
Survey finds more local companies making data protection a priority as they look to safeguard their information from increased insider threats.
Researchers break into BitLocker
Unlike previous attacks against the Windows encryption, the technique developed by Fraunhofer SIT works even when a Trusted Platform Module is in use.
Globalized domains to up phishing attacks
Launch of local language domain names not likely to significantly impact spam rates but can lead to more phishing attacks, warn security experts.
5 tips to create strong passwords
Employees can be conscientious in protecting enterprise IT integrity by using simple, secure steps to generate strong passwords, says executive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zero-day flaw found in Web encryption
Security issue with underlying web encryption protocols TLS and SSL has left many authentication mechanisms open to attack, according to security researchers.
Corporate bank accounts targeted in online fraud
Small and midsize businesses, governments, and school districts are targets of online bank fraud involving malicious e-mails, key loggers, and money mules, FBI says.
3FA not priority for Asian banks, regulators
Banks in region still ironing out two-factor authentication rollouts and unlikely to implement additional authentication layer just yet, says analyst.
US Defense Department to partially lift flash drive ban
Authorized individuals will be able to use USB thumb drives that are owned by the government and necessary for mission-critical functions, U.S. Navy CIO says.
Card security rules hinder virtualization
Current guidelines for security card payment need updating as they conflict with virtualization practices and may hamper adoption of the technology, say industry experts.
Windows 7 default user account control worries experts
Microsoft made some changes to a much-maligned User Account Control feature, but experts say the default still puts consumers at risk.
Microsoft criticizes privacy in Chrome 3.0
Latest version of the browser logs every search keystroke and sends it back to Google, Microsoft executive points out.
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