February, 2011:

Flaw demonstrated in Google Android platform that allows data to be viewed in an unencrypted format

London Stock Exchange website hit by malware scare

Apple Mac Trojan detected that is still in development but allows attacker to control the computer and send the user to infected websites

Education, education, education

Comic Relief aims for successful and steady Red Nose Day, as it confirms core technology partners

Major international bank hit by DDoS that leaves service interrupted for several days

How to avoid flaws in identity management

SC/Symantec.cloud Survey: Archiving and continuity

Malware became more prominent on user-generated content websites and social networking platforms in 2010

How to get the benefit of the cloud

When network security is not enough

Workers continue to use unsecure methods when it comes to portable devices

SC Magazine interview: Michael White, technical director at Coverity

The Jester claims responsibility for taking down Westboro Baptist Church website, as Anonymous refuses to back down

Winner of SC Magazine Apple TV competition announced

Virtualisation offers a lot of advantages but security must already be built in

Use of personal webmail for work by 'Generation Gmail' increases

Being smarter about security

Analysis: Life after WikiLeaks

Professional Monitor: in association with (ISC)2

Script kiddies are going further in compromising websites to prove they are capable hackers

The risk posed by cyber threats means IT security professionals should be represented on corporate boards

Not all government and business secrets should be made available to the public by whistleblower sites

Keyloggers found plugged into library computers

Finalists for SC Magazine Awards Europe 2011 announced

Management of encryption keys proves to be a major challenge for businesses

Rapid7 prepares for UK arrival and tackling the increasing number of vulnerabilities

Cambridgeshire County Council loses 'unapproved' USB sticks, following problems with encrypted device

DeviceLock announces new version of its data loss prevention suite for endpoints

Mobiles hit by Zeus Trojan, following SMS authentication scam in Poland

McAfee extends mobile security platform to help secure lost devices

If the Facebook CTO trusts the cloud, should everyone else?

OddJob financial malware detected that allows accounts to be raided after a session is ended

New improved authentication and virtualisation technology from Imprivata

Gaps in security processes highlighted by lifecycle study

My first encounter with Zeus

Mac compliance and discovery tool launched by Safend

Anonymous hits Westboro Baptist Church websites after online verbal trade-off

RSA Conference 2011: Social networking sites will be the new vector for advanced attacks

RSA Conference 2011: The reality of the mobile attack is becoming cheaper, easier and more accessible

Rapidly evolving technologies baffle security staff

RSA Conference 2011: Malicious applications can easily bypass checks in a new era of security

RSA Conference 2011: Dark side of Twitter demonstrated

Cost of cyber crime in UK estimated at £27 billion

RSA and VMware address top tips on dealing with advanced persistent threats

Credant launches beta programme for cloud encryption software

RSA Conference 2011: Ease of performing a drive-by download attack demonstrated

BBC websites hit by drive-by download attack

CA Technologies adds authentication cloud service with mobile functionality

Secure USB with cloud-based protection launched by Conseal Security

RSA Conference 2011: Trust in the cloud is achievable today

Commtouch launches three-tiered security technology

RSA Conference 2011: New threats need a fresh protection concept, says Symantec's Enrique Salem

RSA Conference 2011: As more SaaS applications enter organisations, so do greater threats

RSA Conference 2011: Coviello announces RSA Cloud Trust Authority

Swivel announces new version of one-time password technology

SuperMassive next-generation firewalls introduced by SonicWall

New version of database security manager from LogLogic

Quest Software announces acquisition of e-DMZ Security

Qualys calls for open source development of the web application firewall

Not enough is known about Night Dragon to determine its cause and intentions

New addition and appliance upgrade announced by Fortinet

Spam drops but exploits kits are on the rise, as malware got a lot stronger in 2010

IID launches border gateway protocol product to help secure companies

Gwent Police found in breach of the Data Protection Act after sending criminal record checks to an IT website

Irish recruitment website hacked, leading to the breach of around 400,000 user details

Symantec works with Intel to offer secure authentication and remote control of devices

Google adds two-factor authentication to login process, with one-time passwords offered via mobile phones

NHS trust selects secure data protection solution for patient records

Tufin announces firewall enhancements and support for next-generation products

Restrictions on email attachment sizes lead public sector employees to bypass security

McAfee CTO warns of new combined threat named 'Night Dragon'

Veracode moves to detect and verify applications for the most prominent mobile operating systems

Claims made by Hotmail on the capability to eradicate spam criticised

UK-based workers are aware of remote working security risks, but half would still access a network insecurely

Facebook rogue application toolkits available for only $25

Microsoft moves to stamp out Autorun-enabled malware by adding it to the Windows Update channel

Internet Explorer zero-day flaw fixed by Microsoft, as 12 bulletins address 22 vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday

Information Commissioner's Office issues third and fourth fines to Ealing and Hounslow Councils over loss of unencrypted laptops

Network security suite from Check Point addresses key themes

Mformation Technologies works with Intel anti-theft technology to secure mobile devices

GrIDsure introduces authentication platform to drive more secure login

CryptoCard managed authentication service adopted by Balfour Beatty Capital

Principles and code of conduct on handling of customer mobile data detailed by the GSMA

Compound attacks identified as the next mobile threat

New version of StealthWatch from Lancope

Cloud service aimed at SMBs set to be rolled out by Blue Coat

Cloud encryption service introduced by ThinkGrid

The path to an infosecurity career

Small businesses turn away from the channel

Symantec revamps compliance suite with new connectors to collect multiple data results

Sharing of passwords at Vodafone in Australia shows how authentication is not valued or embraced

Microsoft will patch critical flaws in Internet Explorer and Windows next week

Absolute Software ready for Android mobile solution

CryptoCard offers managed service for end-user authentication

Meeting Spamina and talking filtering for the future

Websense announces new version of Triton security solution to incorporate data protection and cloud computing

Stolen unencrypted hospital laptop causes discussions on data encryption

Barracuda Networks offers hybrid hosted and appliance-based security with Flex

Panda Security releases corporate edition of Apple Mac anti-virus

A change at the top for Google but what really needs to be altered within?

DDoS attacks were at their strongest in history in 2010

Web application scanner introduced by Outpost24

Cost of non-compliance is £4 million more than remaining compliant

Stock exchanges in the UK and US come under advanced and persistent attack

Dating website hack leads to blame stand-off between blogger and site owner

Veracode launches free cross-site scripting detection service

SC Featured Webcast

Employee file sharing: the good, the bad and the ugly

Streaming live on 4th June 2013 at 3pm GMT

This new webcast is set to unveil the full results from the latest data security survey, where it was revealed that 50 per cent of the information security professionals asked said that they had 'no real visibility' of how data is being sent within and outside the company. Guest speakers include the director of information security from Monster.co.uk and the ISO from Atos. To secure your free place, please click here.

SC Webcasts

Security beyond the (fire)wall

Streaming live on 6th 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.


2013's invisible network threats: Identify and respond

Streaming live on 11th June at 3pm BST

In a recent SC survey, when asked 'Do you think your current network is secure?' 43 per cent of IS professionals said they were not sure. Technology developments such as multi-point cloud solutions, consumerisation, BYOD uptake and even Windows 8 are a major headache in network security for IT leaders. So what can be done? SC's latest webcast shares practical advice from industry experts. To secure your free place, please click here.

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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