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Signature makes cards 'less secure'
News 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.
Tags: Security, Authentication and encryption, Authentication and encryption, Chip, Fraud, Singapore, Card, Australia, personal identification number, e-mail
Most security products flunk quality tests
News 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.
Tags: Security applications/tools, ICSA Labs, Security Product, Verizon Communications Inc., Security, performance, Security Update, accounting, Security applications/tools
Chrome OS security: 'Sandboxing' and auto updates
News Google operating system will feature many of the same security features as the Chrome browser, including "sandboxing" of applications, auto updating, and antiphishing.
Tags: Operating systems, PC security, Data security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Google Inc., Phishing, Computer, Operating System, Security
Smartphones: A bigger target for security threats
News As the iPhone, BlackBerry and other devices become more popular, harmful software such as viruses and spyware is emerging to exploit their vulnerability.
Tags: Smart phones, Mobile, Security applications/tools, Apple Inc., Phone, Security, software, mobile, handset, Smart Phone
Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'
News Symantec's analysis of fake security software over 12 months finds 43 million attempts to install some 250 programs, most of which were coded in English.
Tags: PC security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Security, EMEA, Rogue Security Program, Security Software, Asia-Pacific, antivirus, Server
Singapore sets up IT security body
News Country establishes new government agency, under the Internal Security Department, to combat cyber terrorism and espionage threats.
Tags: Local Government, PC security, Data security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, IT Security, Banking, Cyberterrorism, cyberattack, network
Asian security firms face blocks in global market
News Asian antivirus firms gain success with freeware, but products lack comprehensive coverage and support to compete with established players, says analyst.
Tags: Antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, Vendor, Security Company, Antivirus, antivirus software, Enterprise risk management, software, Microsoft Corp., malicious code
Card security rules hinder virtualization
News Current guidelines for security card payment need updating as they conflict with virtualization practices and may hamper adoption of the technology, say industry experts.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Security, Virtualization, bank, Jason Pearce, International Data Corp.
S'pore looking to improve online security
News Monetary Authority of Singapore exploring new guidelines to enhance security for online transactions and credit card payments, says Visa exec.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Authentication, Security, credit card payment, bank, Authentication and encryption, Noka, Payment Structure
Cisco to buy cloud security firm for US$183M
News Cisco Systems plans to buy U.K. Web-based security software company ScanSafe, marking the third announced acquisition this month.
Tags: Network security, Security applications/tools, Web services, LANs and WANs, Acquisitions, Starent Networks Corp., ScanSafe, Security, software, Cisco Systems Inc.
Microsoft launches free Security Essentials package
News Software replaces the paid-for OneCare product, and offers protection against viruses, Trojans, spyware and rootkits.
Tags: Data security, PC security, Security, PC Company, Rootkit, Tool, antivirus, Microsoft Windows, manufacturer, Security
Govt red tape adds to security threats
News Bureaucracy and lack of sharing of data between countries impede efforts to address cybersecurity, but work is in progress to resolve issues, notes global industry body.
Tags: Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Kaspersky Lab, Security, Howard Schmidt, Impact, Cybersecurity, Singapore, cyberthreats
Firewalls failing to protect banks, says security expert
News Banks are spending more than they need on technology they would not miss, according to network security pioneer Nir Zuk.
Tags: Firewalls, Malware, Security, bank, network, Firewall Technology, Server, port number, security company, security technology
Businesses overlooking biggest security risks
News Companies are looking in the wrong places to defend against online attacks, according to security training organization Sans.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Spam and phishing, Security, Phishing, Training, Vulnerability, Attack, Web Application, Programming
Gartner: Loosen up on social networks, security
News IT research firm tells its clients total lock-down on social networks and security is not only impossible, it's a bad idea. Industry must move "from control to greater autonomy".
Tags: Networking technology, Network security, Social Networking, Security, Information Technology, network, Gartner Inc., performance, corporate computing, China
