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Taking the classical approach to security
Insight newsmaker RSA chief scientist Ari Juels explains why classical literature has a place in IT security, and what to make of security in radio frequency identification.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Hacking, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, RFID, Security, Backup, Chip, Archiving, EMC Corp.
What happens when the Internet gets physical?
News How tools such as RFID secure real world will force rethink of IT security implementation, as such devices will mean Internet takes on "physical dimension", says expert.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Cloud computing, RFID, Authentication, Security, Mobile, IT Security, Cell Phone, Storage
New credit card security rules to have impact
News Revisions, though minor, involve "some noteworthy changes" that will impact compliance efforts in future, say industry experts. New version takes effect Oct. 1.
Tags: Data security, Authentication and encryption, Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Security, WEP, RSA Security Inc., Security Rule, payment
PKWare PKZip for Windows 8.0
Product Reviews PKWare PKZip for Windows 8.0
Tags: WinZip, Microsoft Corp., Encryption, Archiving, PKWare, RSA Security Inc., ZIP, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, toolbar
Vulnerability in software used by power plants
News New Scientist reports that security firm has found serious security vulnerability in software used to automate power stations, oil refineries, and production lines.
Tags: Network security, Spam and phishing, Malware, Security, Plant, Vulnerability, RSA Security Inc., Server, SCADA, e-mail
Information Card Foundation launched
News A weighty group of industry leaders coalesces around new standards for online authentication.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Spam and phishing, Security, Information Card, Google Inc., Paul Trevithick, ID Card, Password, Novell Inc., OpenSSL
Visa makes 'use once' password cards
News Two cards containing microprocessors that generate one-time passwords are being touted to Australian banks as possible replacements for tokens and passwords delivered by SMS.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Processors, Security, Card, Password, RSA Security Inc., phone, payment, Visa Inc., bank
Cold boot encryption-bypassing source code published
News Source code is now available to utilities that can bypass programs like Microsoft's BitLocker and Apple's FileVault in some circumstances.
Tags: Security, Authentication and encryption, Privacy, Source Code, Encryption, Memory, Computer, RSA Security Inc., screensaver, AES
How 'carders' use your stolen ID info
News An executive whose company monitors the criminal underground tells how a person's "full" set of personal data can be sold via shady online forums for a mere US$20.
Tags: Security, Hacking, Spam and phishing, Phishing, Forum, Google Inc., RSA Security Inc., Bank of America Corp., software, bank
Microsoft proposes age-limited digital playgrounds
News Company envisions offline identity authenticators creating digital credentials that could prove you are who you say you are on the Internet as part of its Trustworthy Computing initiative.
Tags: Privacy, Security, Microsoft Corp., Children, Identity, Open Source, Scott Charney, Digital Identity, RSA Security Inc., Environment
Security fears stifle business innovation
News Survey shows 80 percent of business and security professionals say their firms back away from innovation due to information security concerns.
Tags: Security, Competitive advantage, Best strategies, Innovation, India, Information Security, Innovation, RSA Security Inc., IT security, managing director
UK struck by cybercrime wave
News The United Kingdom is suffering a cybercrime wave that has seen online financial fraud jump 20 percent, according to a new report.
Tags: Security, Cybercrime, Financial Fraud, Fraud, RSA Security Inc., e-mail, London, trader, Silicon.com, security adviser
Cybercrime heads to the cloud
News Cloud computing crimeware means networks of zombie machines can be hired to steal online banking details for as little as US$299 per month.
Tags: Security, Fraudster, Malware, online banking, Cloud Computing, distributed denial of service, Computer, RSA Security Inc., URI, London
Schneier: 'Zero benefit' from US border biometrics
News The Department of Homeland Security has disputed Bruce Schneier's claim that the U.S.-Visit program has had no impact on reducing criminal and terrorist threats.
Tags: Security, Biometrics, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, British Telecommunications, Officer, Program, RSA Security Inc., undersecretary, Iraq, blog
Data-breach admissions may become mandatory
News The EU privacy tsar has said there is growing pressure within the European Parliament to create a data-breach notification law as part of a shake-up of privacy law.
Tags: Privacy, Data Management, European Parliament, Internet Banking, European Union, RSA Security Inc., London, data-protection supervisor, Silicon.com, U.K.
