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Juniper Networks acquires Mykonos Software
Juniper Networks has acquired Mykonos Software, a provider of Intrusion Deception Systems that protect websites and web applications. Under the terms of the agreement, Juniper …
The escalating cost of US cybersecurity plans
When US President Barack Obama called on the Congress for laws that would protect the country’s citizens, businesses and infrastructure from various cyber threats, it …
Windows privilege management with enterprise reporting capabilities
Avecto has unveiled the latest version of its Privilege Guard technology, developed to enable organizations to give all users the privileges they need to remain productive …
Defense companies persistently targeted by cyber spies
Researchers from security companies Zscaler and Seculert have issued a warning about bogus emails targeting employees of defense-related organizations around the world in …
Law firms get hacked for deal data
A successful cooperation between a law firm and its clients depends on the firm’s ability of keeping the details of these relationships confidential – something …
Anonymous hacks Sony website and Facebook account
Anonymous hackers have again targeted Sony over its support of the contentious SOPA (Stop Online Piracy) bill, and have compromised both the Sony Pictures website, its …
Leaked Symantec source code is five years old
Following claims made by a Indian hacker group that they are in possession of source code for Symantec’s Norton Antivirus solution and that they plan to post in online, …
Worldwide IT spending to grow in 2012
Worldwide IT spending is forecast to total $3.8 trillion in 2012, a 3.7 percent increase from 2011, according to the latest outlook by Gartner. In 2011, worldwide IT spending …
MetricStream IT-GRC integrates with QualysGuard Vulnerability Management
MetricStream and Qualys announced the integration of MetricStream IT-GRC Solution with QualysGuard Vulnerability Management (VM). The joint solution provides a single robust …
HID Global acquires EasyLobby
HID Global has acquired EasyLobby, a provider of visitor management solutions. The company’s product suite provides visitor registration, tracking, reporting, badge …
What’s in store for us in 2012
Looking forward into what lies ahead for us in 2012, Zscaler offers predictions for the upcoming threat landscape. 1. Mobile: With WebOS now officially an orphan, Blackberry …
12 hacking groups are behind most Chinese cyber attacks
Eastern European and Russian hackers mostly steal financial information, while Chinese ones are mainly after intellectual propriety or other sensitive data, say security …