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Zero-Interaction Authentication
Laptops are vulnerable to theft, greatly increasing the likelihood of exposing sensitive files. Unfortunately, storing data in a cryptographic file system does not fully …
Welsh Virus Writer Pleads Guilty for Creating Three Worms
Simon Vallor, a 21 year old web designer from Llandudno, North Wales, has today pleaded guilty to charges, under section three of the Computer Misuse Act 1990, of writing and …
Weekly Virus Report – Laroux Macro Virus, Napp, Lioten, Prestige and Lentin Worms
The malicious code described in this week’s report include a macro virus called Laroux.MW (X97M/Laroux.MW) and the following computer worms: Napp (W32/Napp), Lioten …
RSA Security Enhances Security for Wireless LAN Environments
RSA Security Inc., announced the availability of new functionality for the industry-leading RSA SecurID two-factor authentication solution that enables enhanced protection in …
Viruses Disguised as Christmas Greetings
In the last few days, Klez.I has been appearing in messages with ‘Happy Christmas’ as the subject With Christmas approaching, the customary deluge of e-mail …
RSA Security Enhances Security for Wireless LAN Environments
Organizations now able to protect access to their wireless LANs with market-leading RSA SecurID® two-factor authentication software Bedford, MA, Monday, December 16, 2002 — …
ActivCard and Precise Biometrics Expand Cooperation to Meet Demand For Biometric Smart Card ID Badges
ActivCard Offers Industry’s First Complete Portfolio with Biometric Matching on Smart Cards, Servers, or PCs Precise Biometrics Match-on-Card Capabilities Added to …
InfoExpress Releases New Web Agent for CyberGatekeeper
Policy Enforcer New web agent prevents unsafe connections to intranets, with no end-user software or configuration required Mountain View, CA – December 18, 2002 – …
PC Welt Recognizes Panda Activescan as the Best Online Antivirus
Magazine publishes a comparative review carried out by Andreas Marx, of the University of Magdeburg, in which the Panda Software solution demonstrated its outstanding …
Diversinet Acquires DSS Software Technologies
Strategic Acquisition Gives Diversinet Increased Revenue, Expanded Access to Key Customers and Improved Strength in U.S. Market Toronto, CANADA- December 18, 2002 – …
Session Fixation Vulnerability in Web-based Applications
Many web-based applications employ some kind of session management to create a user-friendly environment. Sessions are stored on server and associated with respective users by …
PureEdge Solutions Achieves Entrust Ready Status with Entrust TruePass Software
PureEdge Provides Advanced Digital Signature Security and Authentication to Customers Through Interoperability with Entrust TruePass Software v.6.0 Victoria, BC – …
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