85% of public lack confidence in local authority’s computer security
Sophos has revealed that 85 percent of users of online government services believe that their local authority’s IT systems have probably already suffered a security …
Digital media distribution could prevent security breaches and data theft
The disastrous loss of 25 million UK citizens’ personal details need not have happened if the information had been handled using a secure digital delivery system. …
Research report on typo-squatting
McAfee released a research report that spotlights a dangerous cyber practice known as typo-squatting. “What’s In A Name: The State of Typo-Squatting 2007,” …
McAfee completes SafeBoot acquisition
McAfee announced that it has completed the acquisition of all the outstanding capital stock of SafeBoot Holding B.V. for approximately $350 million in cash. Through the …
Watch the video on hacking the iPhone
To find out the iPhone’s state of security, Fast Company magazine purchased an iPhone for Rik Farrow, a UNIX specialist and consultant from Sedona, Arizona, and …
Eight security tips for shopping online this holiday season
Here are EDS’ eight tips for jolly and worry-free online shopping: 1. Know the online merchant. It is always best to know the reputation of the companies you choose to …
Trojans accounted for 75% of new malware
Some 75 percent of all new malware that appeared in the third quarter of 2007 were Trojans, according to data from the PandaLabs Q3 2007 report. Trojans are still, by far, the …
2008 predictions: Web and Windows Vista threats to rise while adware declines
McAfee released its top ten predictions for security threats in 2008. Researchers at McAfee Avert Labs expect an increase in Web dangers and threats targeting Microsoft …
BSA on Senate passing the Anti-Cyber-Crime Bill
 The Business Software Alliance (BSA) provided the following statement by Robert Holleyman, President and CEO of BSA on the Senate passage on Nov. 15 of the Identity Theft …
2007 retail shopping wireless security survey results
As the 2007 holiday shopping season officially gets underway, AirDefense, the innovator that launched the wireless LAN security market, today unveiled results from its …
Wi-Fi piggybacking widespread
Sophos has revealed new research into the use of other people’s Wi-Fi networks to piggyback onto the internet without payment. The research shows that 54 percent of …
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