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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
Why virus writers are turning to open source
News Malware developers going open source and giving cybercriminals free access to malicious software in bid to expand capabilities of old Trojans.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Open source, Malware, Security, RSA Security Inc., virus writer, social networking, malicious software, virus
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
New scam adds live chat to phishing attack
News RSA researchers say new attack targets one bank with fake site that pops up a live chat window where victims are tricked into revealing personal information.
Tags: Spam and phishing, Phishing, Scammer, Attack, Tool, Phishing Web Site, Online Scam, instant messenger, RSA Security Inc., window
CIOs say temporary staff top insider risk
News Because temp staff must access office networks, burden is placed on administrators to manage their access while ensuring sensitive information is protected, says IDC.
Tags: Security, Contractor, International Data Corp., Insider Threat, Information Security, Sales, RSA Security Inc., compliance, CIO, Security
Looking inside the Storm worm botnet
News Venerable botnet encrypts its command codes using the current date.
Tags: Security, Network security, Spam and phishing, Viruses and worms, Authentication and encryption, Command, Worm, Encryption, SecureWorks Inc., P2P
Microsoft tightens Windows 7 security for USB drives
News Windows 7 won't automatically launch programs using AutoRun when USB drives are inserted, company says.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Memory, Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Security, USB Flash Drive, Storage, removable storage
Device identification in online banking is privacy threat?
News Civil liberties attorney says antifraud technology that tags or queries devices used for online banking is a privacy invasion.
Tags: Privacy, Network security, Wells Fargo & Co., online banking, computer, RSA Security Inc., analytics, bank, U.S., information technology
Cybersecurity: War Games or Mission Impossible?
News The U.S. government aims its sights on the weaknesses of the Internet.
Tags: Network security, Security, Cybersecurity, Conference, cyber security advisor, Steve Ranger, RSA Security Inc., Hathaway, security company, U.S.
McAfee sees shared intelligence as part of enhanced security
News McAfee CEO Dave DeWalt tells the RSA Conference that it’s time for to quit addressing threats in silos.
Tags: Firewalls, Hacking, Spam and phishing, Viruses and worms, Malware, Security, Database, Storage, Anti-spam Software, Anti-virus Software
Finjan finds botnet of 1.9M infected computers
News Huge botnet hosted in the Ukraine is being used to send spam, record keystrokes, and copy files of infected computers running Windows XP, researchers say.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Spam and phishing, Finjan Software Inc., Bot, bot network, Ukraine, computer, RSA Security Inc., director of marketing, chief technology officer
Botnet expert suggests hitting cybercriminals in pocket book
News Cutting off the money flow to cybercriminals could be the best way to stop them, a top botnet researcher says.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Firewalls, Security, Hosting Company, Law Enforcement Effort, Attack, Joe Stewart, computer, RSA Security Inc., CERT
Cisco Systems puts more security in the cloud
News Company rounds out hosted security offerings with Security Cloud Services, updated intrusion prevention and botnet filtering software, and WebEx services for secure online meetings.
Tags: Data security, Network security, Cloud computing, Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Ukraine, remote access, RSA Security Inc., Cloud computing, Russia
Symantec acquires Mi5, expands security offerings
News Company has bought Web security appliance maker Mi5 and plans to announce two new enterprise suites at the RSA conference.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Acquisitions, Malware, Security, client system, Mi5 Networks, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition, RSA Security Inc., Web security
