MySpace outlines open strategy with “MySpace Open Platform” framework
MySpace introduced the “MySpace Open Platform”, a suite of products including the MySpace Application Platform, “MySpaceID” (formerly Data …
Mega-D botnet returns after McColo shutdown
One of three major botnets shut down as a result of the closure of major spam hosting provider, McColo, has been re-established and is back spamming in large volumes, say …
Secure iPhone management from Trust Digital
Trust Digital, the leading enterprise mobility management (EMM) provider announced the availability of its platform for the Apple iPhone. Trust Digital addresses the …
Database security, risk and compliance gaps on the rise
Application Security announced the findings of its “Database Security Controls” survey with analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group. While 58% of respondents reveal …
MySQL 5.1 features enterprise-class enhancements
Sun Microsystems announced the availability of MySQL 5.1, a major new release of the open source database. MySQL 5.1 features a number of new enterprise-class enhancements, …
Security and manageability for new full disk encryption hard drives
WinMagic and Fujitsu announced that their products together provide comprehensive, enterprise-class and manageable security for data-at-rest. The companies’ technologies …
Thin Backup Option for Exchange databases
ROBOBAK announced a new version of its software that cuts the time required for full remote backups of Microsoft Exchange databases by up to 90 percent or more. The result …
Protect data on high service quality Ethernet circuits with Ethernet Encryptor 10G
SafeNet announced its new 10 gigabit, line-rate Ethernet Encryptor, designed to cost effectively protect sensitive data on high service quality Ethernet circuits. Financial …
Malware immune secure flash drives from Kanguru
Kanguru Solutions announced that its secure, remotely manageable, flash drives are immune from auto-run viruses and malware. The KanguruDefender, KanguruDefender Pro and …
Nasty malicious code written for financial profit
Bankolimb.BX is a Trojan that monitors users’ surfing habits and is activated when online banking pages are accessed, to steal passwords, credit card details, PINs, etc. …
Rogue bots and social networking
According to the MessageLabs Intelligence 2008 Security Report, during 2008 botnets were responsible for 90 percent of all spam, and responsible for a rise in the proportion …
Trust the UK Government with my data? No way!
Over 80% of the population in Scotland has lost confidence in the UK government’s ability to look after personal data; this is the stark finding of the first …