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SANS Institute warns of ColdFusion websites being compromised

SC Staff July 03, 2009

Researchers at the SANS Institute have warned that a high number of ColdFusion websites have been compromised in the last 24 hours.
 

Vulnerability detected in Apple iPhone that could allow the handset to be taken over

Dan Raywood July 03, 2009

A vulnerability has been detected in the Apple iPhone that could allow an attacker to take control of the handset.
 

Waledac botnet being prepared to send Independence Day-related spam

Dan Raywood July 03, 2009

The Waledac botnet is being prepared for a spam campaign around the Independence Day theme.
 

Integralis takeover welcomed if correct direction is taken

Dan Raywood July 03, 2009

The takeover of Integralis by NTT Communications could lead to the creation of a stronger and more robust security specialist.
 

Stonesoft introduces new firewall and intrusion prevention system

SC Staff July 03, 2009

Stonesoft has introduced the StoneGate FW-5105 firewall/VPN and StoneGate IPS-6105 intrusion prevention system.
 

Twitter applications could face copyright claims as Biz Stone looks to tighten branding

Dan Raywood July 02, 2009

Applications that allow direct access to micro-blogging site Twitter may be hit by a copyright claim.
 

Facebook launches new privacy settings to make information security simpler for users

Dan Raywood July 02, 2009

Facebook is to launch a series of tests to allow simpler control and connection and ensure privacy is better understood.
 

Businesses are incurring unnecessary costs due to inefficient email backup and archive management

SC Staff July 02, 2009

Businesses are incurring thousands of pounds per year in hidden mailbox recovery costs due to inefficient backup and archive management.
 

Social networking is becoming more accepted by companies as IT professionals look to increase security

SC Staff July 02, 2009

Employee use of social networking is now widely accepted by IT professionals although security is expected to be increased.
 

Sunbelt Software joins major brands in StopBadware.org project

Dan Raywood July 02, 2009

Sunbelt Software has joined Google in contributing data to the StopBadware.org project.
 

DeviceWall solution selected by NHS South of Tyne and Wear to meet government framework targets on data protection

SC Staff July 02, 2009

NHS South of Tyne and Wear has selected the DeviceWall endpoint security solution from FrontRange Solutions.
 

Network Box introduces intrusion detection and prevention system

SC Staff July 01, 2009

Network Box has announced the introduction of an intrusion detection and prevention system.
 

China abandons plans for the Green Dam 'great firewall'

Dan Raywood July 01, 2009

The Chinese government has announced that it has changed its plans for a major firewall.
 

McAfee appoints new vice president of UK and Ireland

SC Staff July 01, 2009

McAfee has announced the appointment of Jacqueline de Rojas as vice president of UK and Ireland.
 

Companies struggle to implement disaster recovery procedures

Dan Raywood July 01, 2009

Disaster recovery testing and virtualisation are still major challenges for organisations.
 

Standards introduced for human identity and biometrics

SC Staff July 01, 2009

The first standards for the UK's human identity and biometrics industry have been introduced.
 

Trojans are fastest-growing data-stealing malware

Chuck Miller June 30, 2009

Most of the rise in cybercrime can be linked to data-stealing malware, and Trojans are the fastest growing category, according to a report released on Monday by Trend Micro.
 

Britney Spears Twitpic account hacked; fake death posted

Dan Kaplan June 30, 2009

A vulnerability in a third-party service through which users post photos to their Twitter profiles allowed hackers on Sunday to falsely report that Britney Spears had died.
 

FTP login credentials at major corporations breached

Greg Masters June 29, 2009

A Trojan has reportedly been uncovered that is harvesting FTP login data of major corporations, including the Bank of America, BBC, Amazon, Cisco, Monster.com, Symantec and McAfee.
 

Michael Jackson's death exploited by cybercriminals

Angela Moscoritolo June 29, 2009

Always quick to capitalise on major headlines, spammers have begun sending out messages related to the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, security researchers said.
 

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