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Govts need multi-faceted cyberespionage stance
News Even though cyberattack surfaces are varied, administrations have access to many technologies to manage government-sponsored attacks, says Symantec exec.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Network security, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Threat, Philippines, Thailand, Attack, Cyberespionage
Internet is a 'lawless space', says expert
News Former U.K. government offical warns of the increasing threat from cyberterrorism, and calls for a coordinated international response from governments.
Tags: Web sites, Viruses and worms, Hacking, IT Governance, Threat, Google Earth, Business World, NATO, Internet Activity, violence
Spread security risks with diversity
News Some diversity needs to be built into IT systems so that the overall infrastructure is made more resilient, says Sun Microsystems executive.
Tags: Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Risk Management, Security, Virtualization, Threat, Monoculture, Attack, Sun Microsystems Inc.
Understanding layered security and defense in depth
Techguide Understanding "layered security" and "defense in depth" and how they can be used to improve your own security is important for any system or network administrator.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Risk Management, Security, Threat, Defense, Norton Internet Security, Tool, security strategy
Be on guard against multi-layer threats
News Malware today, more than ever, contain multiple sophisticated components intended to confuse security measures and break enterprise networks, say experts.
Tags: Data security, PC security, Security, Fortinet Inc., Malware, Threat, Attack, social networking, performance, network
'Pragmatic' Intel seen in AMD deal
News Intel's settlement with AMD avoids costly and lengthy legal battles and signals Intel looking to reduce reliance on PC and server markets, says analyst.
Tags: Multiprocessor servers, Processors, Antitrust, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., U.S., Manufacturing, Chip Company, server processor, Settlement
Microsoft fixing Bing bug that aided spammers
News Company works to fix a bug, discovered earlier this week by Webroot researchers, that let spammers piggyback onto Bing redirects and get through spam filters.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Search, MySpace, RSS, Security, Web Page, Microsoft Corp., Spam, Spammer
Norton adds behavioral engine Quorum for 2010
News Symantec believes program behavior is the future of security and includes a behavioral engine dubbed Quorum in its 2010 Norton lineup.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Business security, Norton Co., Malware, Security, Norton Internet Security, Internet Security, antivirus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Anti-spam
Report: Countries prepping for cyber war
News U.S., Israel, Russia, China, and France are gearing up for cyber offensives, according to a new McAfee report.
Tags: Security, International governments, Defense/military
Pirate Bay closure sparks rise in P2P sites
News Closure of Pirate Bay led to temporary 300 percent increase in the number of file-sharing Web sites, says McAfee.
Tags: Peer to peer, Piracy, Open Source, Site, BitTorrent, P2P, security company, McAfee Inc., File-sharing, Internet Service Provider
Cloud, consumers give Skype enterprise boost
News Cloud computing revolution and consumers driving IT adoption provide opportunity for VoIP player to shake off non-enterprise grade label, says Asia-Pacific exec.
Tags: Skype Technologies S.A., Phone, Small And Medium Enterprise, IP, Cloud Computing, Small And Medium Business, telephony, customer service, SIP, online application
Norton AntiVirus 2006
Product Reviews Norton AntiVirus 2006
Tags: Norton AntiVirus 2006, Norton Protection Center, Norton Co., software, Adware, antivirus, Symantec Norton AntiVirus, performance, spyware, virus
Hollywood hunts The Pirate Bay; site down again
News Sources say lawyers in Sweden working for copyright owners are tracking down whoever provides bandwidth to The Pirate Bay and then forcing them to cut off service.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Digital rights management (DRM), Site, Blackout, Web 2.0, Web sites, BitTorrent, attorney, Ukraine
Virtual currency small but growing threat
News Online money is still small threat to real-world economies, but its growth could translate into numerous issues for countries, says analyst.
Tags: Banking, Legal, PayPal, Money, e-mail, payment, research director, Tencent, Second Life, Legal
Does Intel hold the edge in antitrust case?
News Dramatic chip-price drops could confound antitrust complaints by New York State, AMD, and U.S. Federal Trade Commission--despite Intel's alleged payments to PC makers.
Tags: Processors, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Cuomo, U.S., PC Company, International Data Corp., Chip, FTC, antitrust
