June, 2009:

SC Webcast sponsored by PGP

Eugene Kaspersky and other senior Kaspersky executives talk to SC editor Paul Fisher from the Virus Analyst Summit

Trojans are fastest-growing data-stealing malware

Britney Spears Twitpic account hacked; fake death posted

Principal IT Security Architect

SC Magazine interviews Adrian Seccombe, chief information security officer at Eli Lilly

FTP login credentials at major corporations breached

Michael Jackson's death exploited by cybercriminals

The problems and benefits of identity and access management

The rise of affordable consumer technology causes problems for businesses

Free vulnerability 'barometer' goes live

New Microsoft Security Essentials 'very good'

IBM develops a way to process encrypted data

Professional Monitor: In association with (ISC)2

Securing the host remains the responsibility of cloud service customers

Businesses need a range of techniques to trap dishonest employees

IT salaries falling fastest

UK cyber security strategy launched

PCI DSS standards to face open comment

IT security pros don't use passwords

UK to appoint national IT security chief

Survey: CISOs worried about insiders, data breaches

Mobile security concerns on rise

Microsoft launches free anti-virus beta

Facebook bloggers reveal way to peek at private profiles

Twitter malicious software attacks drag on

Google attacks online malware

Security software market bucks downturn

Mac Trojan targets game sites to infect users

Parcelforce breach uncovered

Microsoft free anti-malware to beta Tuesday

Commons protest as 'Nasa hacker' court date set

Apple iPhone 3.0 lands, fixes security holes

"Nine-Ball" mass injection attack compromised 40,000 sites

Google responds to call for more security

Cheating on security audits rife, claims survey

'One stop' botnet market uncovered

URL shortening site hacked to redirect millions of links

Ex-Google duo launch anti-malware web service

China backs down on Green Dam web filter

Iranian election protestors use Twitter to recruit hackers

UK cyber security centre to launch

Microsoft free anti virus 'Morro' set for launch

Email users have been instructed to be wary of unsubscribing from suspicious emails

Twitter introduces verified accounts to cut down on impersonators and malicious links

Beladen infections plummet as analysis reveals that stolen FTP credentials were the cause of the spread of Gumblar

Sponsored links on Yahoo and Google host malicious rogue software

Businesses should look to a more creative method of access security

Mozilla releases security and stability update for Firefox

Is the firewall really dead?

Nine out of ten people are vulnerable to phishing scams as more need for online security education demonstrated

PineApp accuses vendors of hiding extra costs from end-users

Detection made of a strong variant of rogue security products and Fakealerts

Vulnerability detected in Internet Explorer that could allow exploitation of a user's PC

Apple hit by malware threats as it claims that its platform can be targeted by viruses

Prevx signs software and services agreement with IT solutions company

Could a positive note be struck out of the RMT strike for business practice?

Updates for Internet Explorer on Microsoft Patch Tuesday welcomed

Kaspersky Lab develops security solution for ultra-portable computers

Is the BlackBerry really the ultimate business tool?

Fraudulent transactions see purchase of electrical goods and slimming aids

South West Strategic Health Authority implements email encryption

Advancements to Apple iPhone could mean a rise in mobile malware

UK councils encouraged to keep CoCo standards up to date despite the deadline delay

Businesses see a huge rise in employee views and theft of sensitive data

Businesses are making mistakes by trying to implement emerging technologies

ISP hit by SQL attack to affect over 100,000 websites

Palo Alto introduces latest version of PAN-OS to integrate quality of service and fully integrated SSL VPN remote access

IT managers are under pressure over Web 2.0 but forced to deal with staff and board demands

Tripwire announces launch of the vWire management solution for virtualisation

T-Mobile plays down hacking attack

Regulations and compliance make the job of the CSO more difficult than ever

Juniper introduces 100 Gigabit Ethernet router interface card

Targeted phishing attacks rise as seven in ten Brits hit by scams

Should the UK embrace National ‘Change Your Password day'?

Security practitioners place too much focus on the tool and not on the task

Halifax wins fraud case after log files show judge that customer used his own card

Adobe to begin its regular patching schedule from Tuesday

Beladen changes tactics to direct compromised users to Shkarkimi

Kaspersky Lab introduces Internet Security and Anti-Virus 2010

Cryptography Research signs patent licence with Samsung to protect smartcards against differential power analysis

Mac and Linux users told not to download Google Chrome browser

Microsoft to issue six critical updates on patch Tuesday but no fix for DirectShow offered

Federal Trade Commission shuts down 'rogue' ISP and accuses it of distribution of explicit material and malware

Companies encouraged to consider allowing use of instant messaging with correct controls

Web security will become overwhelmed by an increase in top level domain names

Three quarters of security departments believe that they are susceptible to hacking

Registered domain names up by 12 per cent in 2009

Malware detected that allows a hacker full control over an ATM

PCI compliance accused of becoming meaningless if it is not correctly enforced

Obama's list of US nuclear plans and sites accidentally posted online

Wolters Kluwer expands anti-fraud solution to UK businesses

Twitter hit by major attack as cybercriminals monopolise trending topics

Security staff fail to meet the skills requirements of managers

F-Secure upgrades the free online scanner facility to offer Firefox capability

Will the UK be the next nation to introduce a cybersecurity czar?

New blog post - will there be a cybersecurity czar in the UK?

Claims made that Beladen has compromised around 40,000 computers

New variant of mebroot detected as vendors criticised for failing to react to threat

Personal Data Guardianship Code has been described as inconsistent as new British standard on data protection introduced

Businesses encouraged to consider encrypting voice and SMS on mobile devices

Identity and Passport Service changes could cause a database security problem

Backup solution launched to cut down time and offer fast recovery

2009 Global Security Challenge now open for entries

Sophos has launched new security and data protection software.

Trend Micro announces deal with Carphone Warehouse

Check Point integrates Nokia hardware into IP appliance line

Security professionals urged to consider cloud infrastructure and pressure vendors

Information Commissioner's Office claims that data protection should be more seriously considered

Personal data guardianship code introduced

The announcement on the secure development process template for secure application writing from Microsoft has been welcomed

Microsoft Office 2000 users warned of potential malware attacks as final patching date announced

Business Software Alliance launches campaign against illegal software

Payroll data loss could have been prevented had the laptop been encrypted

LogLogic launches database security solution

SC Webcasts

Security beyond the (fire)wall

Streaming live on 19th June at 3pm BST

This webcast addresses the technological challenges of maintaining full control of your most sensitive information - even once it goes beyond the firewall - while maintaining the freedom and flexibility necessary to allow your staff and other stakeholders to work as efficiently as possible. Tune in for free to hear from our regular and popular guest speaker, Bola Rotibi from (ISC)2 application security advisory board. To secure your place, please click here.


The truth about vulnerability management: Compliance checkbox or real protection?

Streaming live 2nd July at 3pm BST

How often are you assessing network vulnerabilties? Is your current vulnerability management program merely a compliance checkbox for auditors? Tune into this webcast live to hear from Joerg Weber, head of attack monitoring, Barclays, Lee Barney, an information risk consultant, and Skybox's Michelle Cobb on how you can prioritise vulnerabilities in a way that makes sense for your specific threat posture. Secure your free place here.

SC Whitepapers

Ponemon 2012 Global Encryption Trends Study

In Ponemon's recent Global Encryption Study, the organisation surveyed 4,205 information security professionals across seven countries to examine how encryption has evolved over the last eight years. The study focused on data protection priorities, budgeted expenditures for encryption and the types of encryption technologies involved, with the findings revealing some interesting insight into the relationship between encryption and its impact on the security position of organisations. To read the full report for free, please download it here.


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