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Researchers develop malware to devise protection against it
Malware action – security reaction. In most cases, security researchers and professionals are bound to this vicious cycle, but there are some that have taken steps to …
IT pros are hacking their own enterprises to keep intruders out
A survey of IT security professionals has discovered that 83% consider commercial applications, the ones you buy off the shelf, to be riddled with code flaws and …
Popular websites distribute spyware-infected Mac software
Intego has discovered a spyware application that is installed by a number of freely distributed Mac applications and screen savers found on a variety of websites. This …
USB reader combines flash memory with contactless smart card technology
HID Global announced a portable, dongle-sized USB smart card reader that includes a removable MicroSD flash memory slot and reader for SIM-sized contactless smart cards. By …
To hack or not to hack MSN accounts
A mass mail invitation to a suspicious “do-it-yourself” account hacking session puts Windows Live Messenger users at risk. The e-mail marking the first step of …
The risks when networks collide
The increasing convergence of multiple networks for voice, data, video and other services onto a single infrastructure based on IP, has the potential to leave serious gaps in …
Three indicted in $100 million scareware fraud scheme
An international cybercrime scheme caused Internet users in more than 60 countries to purchase more than one million bogus software products, causing victims to lose more than …
Bizploit ERP penetration testing framework
Bizploit is the first open source ERP penetration testing framework. Developed by the Onapsis Research Labs, Bizploit assists security professionals in the discovery, …
FreeBSD 8.1-BETA1 released
The first of the test builds for the FreeBSD 8.1 release cycle is now available for several architectures. If you are updating an already running machine the CVS branch tag is …
New version of nCircle’s certified PCI scan service
nCircle announced a new version of its Certified PCI Scan Service, which adds significant functionality designed to simplify the compliance workflow for merchants of all …
Critical vulnerabilities in Photoshop CS4
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Photoshop CS4 11.01 and earlier for Windows and Macintosh that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these …
All-inclusive security solution from Radware
Radware announced APSolute Attack Prevention, a security solution that connects several defenses together, allowing them to work synchronously and provide protection from …
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