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Free firewall configuration search tool
SolarWinds released its new Firewall Browser free tool, which enables IT professionals to easily troubleshoot firewalls and manage change requests from the convenience of the …
How cybercriminals can target you on public networks
The widespread use of mobile communication, including cell phones, laptops and tablets, makes consumers particularly vulnerable to fraud and malware risks over public internet …
Sophisticated Apache backdoor in the wild
ESET researchers, together with web security firm Sucuri, have been analyzing a new threat affecting Apache webservers. The threat is a highly advanced and stealthy backdoor …
Reported DDoS attacks up 200 percent
A new Akamai report provides insight into key global statistics including connection speeds, attack traffic, and network connectivity and availability, among many others. …
Week in review: CISPA, AP Twitter account hijacking and real-world consequences
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, reviews and articles: World’s largest bitcoin exchange under DDoS attack Mt.Gox, the …
Phishing attacks skyrocketing
A new phishing survey by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reveals that phishers are breaking into hosting providers with unprecedented success, using these facilities to …
35% of businesses experienced a DDoS attack in 2012
When DDoS attacks hit, organizations are thrown into crisis mode. From the IT department to call centers, to the boardroom and beyond, it’s all hands on deck until the …
Data breaches increase IT budgets
Protecting brand reputation and observing security best practices should be organisation’s primary motivators for data protection, while meeting compliance requirements …
Hosted virtual desktops can increase security
One of the most commonly cited motivations for implementing hosted virtual desktops (HVDs) is to increase the security of end-user computing, according to Gartner. Properly …
Software for complex Android device security needs
Wind River has introduced three Solution Accelerators for Android Security that allow developers to quickly begin working on security requirements for Android-based devices. …
GFI Software adds patch management to GFI Cloud
GFI Software announced the addition of patch management capabilities to its cloud-based platform for the delivery of services via a web-based user interface. Small to …
New professional certification for cloud security
(ISC)2 and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) have signed an agreement to collaborate on a new professional certification for information security. The combined initiative will …
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