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The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2008 breach report
Wednesday, 7 January 2009, 8:53 PM CET
Reports of data breaches increased dramatically in 2008. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2008 breach report reached 656 reported breaches at the end of 2008, reflecting an increase of 47% over last year’s total of 446. In terms of sub-divisions by type of entity, the rankings have not changed between 2007 and 2008 within the five groups that ITRC monitors.
Majority of companies spend ‘no time’ managing their security systems
Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 11:00 PM CET
Nearly two-thirds of UK businesses do not look after their Internet security effectively, according to new research. A survey undertaken by Network Box, found that just over 65 per cent of companies spend ‘no time’ managing their security systems (anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, VPN, intrusion detection and web usage and bandwidth policies).
Tales from the support crypt
Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 9:04 PM CET
Talking viruses, infected physical devices, lights that go out are some of the “problems” Panda Security’s tech support service has had to face. Many of them were not a result of computer viruses, but of confused users. This proves once again, that antivirus manufacturers must make a special effort to increase user knowledge regarding computer security and malware effects.
Security trends of 2008 and predictions for 2009
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 6:06 PM CET
As a new year approaches we must prepare for new Internet security threats. Every year, new and innovative ways of attacking computer users emerge and continue to increase in volume and severity. To know where we are going it is helpful to look at where we have been. Finding trends in Internet security has become a valuable, if not necessary, action for companies developing software to protect computer users.
Zero-day Web malware blocks surpass yearly average
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 10:14 AM CET
In its latest report, ScanSafe noted that backdoors and data theft Trojans increased from 13% of all Web malware blocks in October, to 30% of all blocks in November. Backdoors and data theft Trojans allow attackers to target exactly what type of information is stolen.
The rise and rise of rogue security software
Monday, 22 December 2008, 11:32 PM CET
Rogue security software is an application that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides little or no security, generates erroneous alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.
Review: iPhone security software - SplashKey
Friday, 19 December 2008, 1:25 AM CET
SplashKey is a password generator for the iPhone. This freeware comes from SplashData, a company well known in the world of mobile applications. Their software products have been successful on various mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, Series 60 and Symbian UIQ.
Findings of the latest website security statistics report
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:59 PM CET
The sixth installment of the WhiteHat Website Security Statistics Report, provides a unique high-level perspective on the leading Web application security issues across industries such as retail, financial services, technology and healthcare, based on real-world websites.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009, 8:53 PM CET
Reports of data breaches increased dramatically in 2008. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2008 breach report reached 656 reported breaches at the end of 2008, reflecting an increase of 47% over last year’s total of 446. In terms of sub-divisions by type of entity, the rankings have not changed between 2007 and 2008 within the five groups that ITRC monitors.Majority of companies spend ‘no time’ managing their security systems
Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 11:00 PM CET
Nearly two-thirds of UK businesses do not look after their Internet security effectively, according to new research. A survey undertaken by Network Box, found that just over 65 per cent of companies spend ‘no time’ managing their security systems (anti-virus, anti-spam, content filtering, VPN, intrusion detection and web usage and bandwidth policies).Tales from the support crypt
Tuesday, 30 December 2008, 9:04 PM CET
Talking viruses, infected physical devices, lights that go out are some of the “problems” Panda Security’s tech support service has had to face. Many of them were not a result of computer viruses, but of confused users. This proves once again, that antivirus manufacturers must make a special effort to increase user knowledge regarding computer security and malware effects.Security trends of 2008 and predictions for 2009
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 6:06 PM CET
As a new year approaches we must prepare for new Internet security threats. Every year, new and innovative ways of attacking computer users emerge and continue to increase in volume and severity. To know where we are going it is helpful to look at where we have been. Finding trends in Internet security has become a valuable, if not necessary, action for companies developing software to protect computer users.Zero-day Web malware blocks surpass yearly average
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 10:14 AM CET
In its latest report, ScanSafe noted that backdoors and data theft Trojans increased from 13% of all Web malware blocks in October, to 30% of all blocks in November. Backdoors and data theft Trojans allow attackers to target exactly what type of information is stolen.The rise and rise of rogue security software
Monday, 22 December 2008, 11:32 PM CET
Rogue security software is an application that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides little or no security, generates erroneous alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.Review: iPhone security software - SplashKey
Friday, 19 December 2008, 1:25 AM CET
SplashKey is a password generator for the iPhone. This freeware comes from SplashData, a company well known in the world of mobile applications. Their software products have been successful on various mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, Series 60 and Symbian UIQ.Findings of the latest website security statistics report
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 11:59 PM CET
The sixth installment of the WhiteHat Website Security Statistics Report, provides a unique high-level perspective on the leading Web application security issues across industries such as retail, financial services, technology and healthcare, based on real-world websites.