February, 2010:

RSA CONFERENCE 2010 PREVIEW

ICT Security & Training Manager

Microsoft takes down 277 Waledac infected websites with court order

Ed Miliband hacked on Twitter to broadcast explicit message to more than 6,000 followers

Desktop, portable device and mobile phone protected browsing and data encryption solutions introduced by Network Intercept

Oracle's Sun rise, a new dawn?

Shavlik announces beta launch of cloud-based IT management service

Counter-hacking appliance introduced by Mykonos Software

How can IT experts make a successful move to a career in information security?

Professional Monitor: in association with (ISC)2

CA makes further moves into cloud computing with acquisition of solutions provider 3Tera

Microsoft operating system vulnerability claims refuted

Phishing campaigns step up with hits on Twitter and Fotolog this week

Mobile gadgets used by employees are a security threat to the company network

Certified products are not always as secure as the approval suggests

2011 Census Information Assurance Manager

Becrypt and IronKey partner to integrate Trusted Client with secure USB drives

Credant to provide encryption and data protection solutions for Dell laptops and desktops

Blue Coat and IBM to provide new managed security service secure web gateway and anti-virus appliances

Intel confirms that it was hit by a sophisticated attack in January, but says that the only connection to the Aurora attacks was timing

FTC announcement opens debate on P2P file sharing at work and by organisations

Exclusive: Major long-standing flaw revealed in Microsoft Windows operating systems that could be crashed using code

Lumension adds whitelisting solution to its management and security suite

Is there a flaw in biometrics if authentication data is hacked?

Ten years of the DDoS marked this month

FTC warns businesses about shared data that is available on P2P networks and could be compromised

Falkland Islands website hacked to display pro-Argentinian flag and messages

New version of Access Assurance Suite introduced by Courion to include data and activity monitoring

Next generation firewall software introduced by Palo Alto Networks

Fortify and HP develop next generation web application testing technology

US university hit by fresh data breach that exposes 170,000 social security numbers

Trusted Access software introduced by IronKey to protect corporate banking solutions

A rise in cyber attacks by one third saw 100 per cent of enterprises experience cyber losses in 2009

Microsoft users to get a choice of browsers from this week following European Commission ruling, but fears are raised over malicious opportunities

Thales and IBM announce partnership to combine encryption and a key management solution

SC Vision is now online

Discovery of a Zeus botnet that has cached the data of 75,000 systems that could affect 2,500 organisations described as not uncommon

Stonewood introduces CESG-approved encrypted SSD hard drives

Cyberoam introduces virtual integration of its SSL VPN solution

Microsoft given EC and US Department of Justice approval to combine search facilities with Yahoo, as Google acquires Apple email application creator

WordPress.com knocked offline for almost two hours after power outage

Five years since the first 'spIMming' arrest and charge, claims are made that this method of attack could become more prevalent in 2010

Outlook prepares synchronisation with LinkedIn in public beta, as plans to do the same with Facebook and MySpace are also confirmed

Anonymous group speaks to SC Magazine about planned protests this weekend and the problems of the Australian filter

Facebook makes changes to privacy controls on user applications

Public sector targeted by spam emails that contain Bredolab malware

MarkMonitor introduces brand protection option to secure owners against fraud

Kaspersky enhances mobile security software with privacy protection and data wiping

Review - F-Secure Internet Security 2010

A 'massive' surge in spam in the second half of 2009 was marked with another rise in pharmaceutical-related messages

Providing and protecting information is foremost in cyber space, as an issue of trust needs to be established

Claims made that staff productivity management, particularly on social networking sites, is the responsibility of line managers and not security

Rumours persist online about owners of 'jailbroken' Apple iPhones being locked out of iTunes

Google Buzz is set back again after it is hit by a complaint from the Electronic Privacy Information Centre

BlackBerry rolls out software for small businesses with support for Microsoft servers

The slightest failings could lead to a fine under new ICO powers, as comments made on how quickly it was passed through government

The impact of data security is leading to influence in political matters

Government equips the Office of Fair Trading with £4.3 million to lead a cyber enforcement team

Google revamps Buzz settings on automatic following after last week's heavy criticisms

McAfee and Brocade partner to bolster network security space

F-Secure launches new smartphone software for the Android platform along with new version of anti-theft for mobile

Major flaw discovered in Chip and PIN technology that could allow a fraudster to make purchases with a dummy login

Adobe prepares to release patches tomorrow for critical vulnerabilties in Reader and Acrobat

Australia prepares for week of protest against web filters after the Anonymous group hit key websites last week

YouTube safety mode introduced to block inappropriate content, but claims made that it will only have a minor impact

First Derivatives completes $4.7m acquisition of Cognotec

LogLogic releases new log management plaform to incorporate latest software and improve performance

Valentine's Day sees spam and phishing levels rise, as users warned to be careful of suspicious links and dating sites

Charities reminded about secure handling of personal information after ICO finds Alzheimer's Society to be in breach of the Data Protection Act

Twitter users who used the Grader application send mysterious messages that force HubSpot founder to apologise

Will the Rapport banking logon software be ignored rather than installed?

Criticisms made of Google Buzz as privacy flaws are detailed

Critical infrastructure remains the most targeted area as attacks on enterprises doubled over the course of 2009

A third of Apple iPhone users do not connect to iTunes to apply patches and application updates

PCI DSS regulations should not be written off as being unsuitable, as an understanding of the terms and options are often ignored

Attacks on phone calls step up as users assume voice calls to be the most secure vehicle for confidential information

CryptoCard adds SMS, pattern-based and USB authentication technology to new version of its BlackShield ID

Ipswitch adds peer-to-peer file sharing capability as part of new WS_FTP server

Nominations for the 2010 SC Awards Europe confirmed

Microsoft releases first heavy batch of bulletins on the second Patch Tuesday of 2010

PCI DSS regulations are not suitable for small businesses, as claims are made that enforcements could cause a business to go under

Astaro to add WiFi and mail archiving applications to its security gateway, as it offers its base software and virtual appliances for free

Novell announces £6 million deal with NHS to lay foundations for cloud computing programme

Laptop theft shows the need for personal computer users to backup more frequently

Microsoft works with Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre to offer modified version of Internet Explorer 8

Websense unifies web and email technology into single platform

Will another day of awareness about information privacy have any bearing on online security?

Compliance strategy: Cutting to the chase

NorthgateArinso employs Proofpoint email security and encryption

China was the source of the most malware sent in January and Trojans were the most prevalent form

Compliance storage: Cleaning out the closet

Imperva rolls discovery and assessment service out to Europe

Mass injection web hacks yield to targeted attacks

Microsoft to deliver 13 security patches for 26 bugs

Microsoft responds to Black Hat talk with Internet Explorer bug advisory

Venezuelan VoIP hacker pleads guilty

Sony Vaio announces launch of new range of business laptops

Tax and HMRC related scams continue with popularity, as public hopes for a rebate are exploited

Memory stick that contained personal details of disabled people lost by Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council staff

Axway joins with vendors to launch initiative on PKI

Twitter users encouraged to change their passwords after suspicious accounts are detected

Online banking credentials are used by two-thirds of users on other websites

Teachers union hit by data loss of almost 7,000 personal details, as ICO finds it to be in breach of the Data Protection Act

Microsoft moves to simplify and enhance its security development lifecycle range

Absolute Software launches cross-platform IT asset management solution

PGP announces acquisitions to enable it to add electronic transaction capability

Petition promoting an upgrade from Internet Explorer 6 rapidly gains momentum as public sector looks to use modern browsers

Companies look to work with secure email as prediction made that it will be the first application to be cloud-based

Greater Manchester Police hit by Conficker from infected USB that leaves it unconnected from its network for three days

Google's financial incentives for vulnerability detection will be welcomed, but it may attract money-motivated non-technical people

E-DMZ Security target EMEA region with new appointment

CronLab releases white-labelled anti-spam solution

US gaming commission confirms 80,000 personal details exposed after outside attack on server

Google prepares to stop support of Internet Explorer 6 as Department of Health advises users to upgrade, as 300,000 health workers persist with old software

The last 12 months saw a significant rise in social networking spam and malware, as Facebook is identified as the riskiest website

Google follows Mozilla into vulnerability detection with rewards offered for flaw identifications on Chrome

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SC Whitepapers

Java security: Balancing existing testing platforms with open source solutions

In a rush to get new products out to market quickly, companies expose themselves to the risk of software failure. Java developers often turn to open source solutions to help protect themselves from risk. This new whitepaper explains how you can use your existing testing platforms alongside open source solutions to fix those issues related to both security and quality within your Java code. To download the paper for free, please click here.


DDoS and downtime: Considerations for risk management

The purpose of this paper is to start a conversation about the often overlooked risk of downtime caused by DDoS attacks and to provide sufficient content for risk managers to account for the DDoS threat as they evaluate risks to their day-to-day operations and long-term mission. To read the paper in full, please download it for free here.


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.


Advanced spear phishing: The rise of industrial phishing attacks

With phishing still the most common form of attack, hackers are now engaging in industrial-scale phishing attacks that leverage sophisticated customisation and delivery techniques. Borrowing tactics from cloud computing and database marketing, this study looks at longline phishing - an advanced form of spear phishing, which has higher clickthrough and penetration rates than traditional attacks, potentially causing a higher risk to IT security departments across the world. To read the study for free, please click here.


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