Mobile Endpoint Security: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Security Article Published on April 23, 2012Selecting the best mobile endpoint security solution depends on which BOYD model you use, cost, and method of protecting sensitive data.
CloudPassage Banks $14M for Cloud SecurityBy Pedro Hernandez |
Security Article Published on April 12, 2012Flush with new funds, the startup will build upon its Halo platform and attempt to capture more cloud security market share.
How to Stop Cops from Abusing TechnologyBy Mike Elgan |
Security Article Published on April 04, 2012Law enforcement officials use surveillance technologies that citizens are prohibited from using -- a situation that raises serious questions.
Web Application Firewalls: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Security Article Published on March 26, 2012Choosing the best Web application firewall for your business depends on factors like your existing solution and your need for Layer 7 protection.
The Remarkable Rise of Android MalwareBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Security Article Published on February 08, 2012Black hatters are rushing to exploit a lucrative new market. Will Google succeed in defending against them?
Mozilla Delivers Firefox 10By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on February 01, 2012Latest Firefox includes a slew of security updates, as well as major new features for developers.
Microsoft Beefs Up Office 365 EU, US Regulatory ComplianceBy Thor Olavsrud |
Security Article Published on December 14, 2011Seeking to make the Office 365 cloud-based productivity suite more attractive to customers subject to regulatory compliance, Microsoft will sign EU model clauses and add features to ensure HIPAA compliance.
The Sad Truth about Hiring HackersBy Eric Geier |
Security Article Published on December 07, 2011The thriving and easily accessible black market for nefarious security products and services means that protecting your business is that much harder.
Social Media Monitoring Tools: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Security Article Published on November 23, 2011As your IT organization evaluates social media monitoring solutions for Data Loss Prevention, here are five questions you should consider.
Firefox 8 Locks Down Plug-insBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on November 08, 2011New open source browser is out, providing advanced HTML5 features and a rollback on third party plug-ins.
Zeus Trojan Remains ProblematicBy Robert McGarvey |
Security Article Published on November 03, 2011First identified in 2007, the Zeus trojan continues to cause problems -- in fact your own machine may be infected with it. What gives this malware such staying power?
What's Safer, Tokens or SMS? By eSecurityPlanet Contributor |
Security Article Published on October 03, 2011A debate among security experts asks: could passwords sent via mobile phone text messages (one time only) be more secure than traditional hardware tokens?
Rapid7's Nexpose Targets Virtualization Security MarketBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on September 21, 2011As virtualization becomes standard operating procedure for many businesses, the security challenges of this data center technology move to the forefront.
HP Expands Enterprise Security PortfolioBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on September 14, 2011HP's new offering integrates and expands its enterprise security offering. Will it provide HP with a higher profile in the security market?
Hot Trends in FirewallsBy Eric Geier |
Security Article Published on September 07, 2011While we hope they're an impregnable line of defense, firewalls have historically had plenty of limitations. How are next-gen firewalls beefing up security?
Beware the 'Apache Killer' DoS Attack By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on August 29, 2011The Apache Web server is vulnerable to the so-called 'Apache Killer' tool, yet there are defenses.
Does Adobe Help Chrome Security? By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on August 25, 2011Does one of the open source Chrome browser's key differences -- an integrated Adobe flash player -- make it more secure?
Black Hat: Lessons of 9/11 By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on August 03, 2011Former CIA operative tells Black Hat that the Stuxnet attack is the Rubicon of our future.
In Defense of Internet Anonymity -- AgainBy Bruce Byfield |
Security Article Published on August 02, 2011In contrast with the Linux community's emphasis on user's rights, Facebook, Google+ and many companies work to limit the protection of user anonymity. Who’s right?
Protect Your Servers from Software AttacksBy Paul Rubens |
Security Article Published on July 06, 2011The technologies used by hackers seem to get ever more destructive. Tech expert Paul Rubens overviews how companies are threatened by Permanent Denial of Service (PDoS) attacks.
Top 4 Free Antivirus SoftwareBy Eric Geier |
Security Article Published on May 05, 2011An overview of free antivirus from AVG, Microsoft, Comodo and avast. Which one's the best?
Guard Your PC Against PDF MalwareBy Lisa Phifer |
Security Article Published on May 04, 2011PDF-based malware is exceedingly common, yet these tips will help safeguard your computer system.
Russia Takes Top Hacking Honors, U.S. LagsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on April 27, 2011Russia produces more hacking attacks than anywhere, while America falls a few spots in this dubious honor roll.
Leaders in Virtualization Security?By Paul Rubens |
Security Article Published on April 20, 2011An analyst report identifies current leaders in virtualization security, yet notes that these top dogs may lose their perch.
Security Vulnerabilities Rising RapidlyBy Datamation.com Staff |
Security Article Published on April 05, 2011Almost half of all security vulnerabilities did not have a vendor supplied patch by the end of 2010.
McAfee Buys Database Security Vendor SentrigoBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on March 24, 2011The database security vendor's products include a Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) solution that provides virtual patching for database deployments.
Malware Found in Android AppsBy David Needle |
Security Article Published on March 03, 2011Google pulled at least 20 Android apps after the company learned they were infected with malware.
5 Overlooked Threats to Cloud ComputingBy Jeff Vance |
Security Article Published on February 28, 2011Virtual machine-launched attacks, multi-tenancy risks and hypervisor vulnerabilities all challenge cloud computing security.
RSA Security Wrap UpBy Lisa Phifer |
Security Article Published on February 25, 2011This year's RSA security conference spotlighted myriad trends in protecting the enterprise.
GOP Lawmakers Move to Strike Down Net Neutrality RegsBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on February 16, 2011Resolution of disapproval drops following a contentious oversight hearing on FCC's authority to impose open Internet regulations on broadband access providers.
Smartphone Security: 10 Key PointsBy Pam Baker |
Security Article Published on February 10, 2011Your smartphone is your greatest security vulnerability, far more than your PC.
Hackers Use Facebook Access as BaitBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published on February 04, 2011With more than a half billion users, Facebook is a tempting target for Web miscreants.
Internet Service Back on in EgyptBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on February 02, 2011After a week of darkness for embattled nation's ISPs, Internet monitoring firms find that transmissions started to resume Wednesday morning.
Internet, Telecom Networks Shut Down in EgyptBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 28, 2011Government authorities order communications providers to unplug infrastructure in an effort to curb further protests, a wholesale blackout that an intelligence firm describes as unprecedented in Internet history.
Leahy Sees Momentum for Patent Reform in Obama AddressBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 26, 2011Senate Judiciary Chairman optimistic that he can press forward controversial effort to overhaul the nation's patent system, pegging the effort to Obama's message of innovation and competitiveness.
House Panel Presses for ISP Data Retention MandateBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 25, 2011In the face of persistent privacy concerns, members air bipartisan support for industry-wide standard for ISPs to retain user data to share with law enforcement investigating child pornography and other Internet crimes.
Software Lobby Calls China Piracy Pledge 'Incremental Progress'By Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 20, 2011China has pledged to implement new auditing tools to ensure the government is purchasing legitimate software, a move that met with cautious praise as a good first step from a leading anti-piracy lobby.
Cisco: Java Attacks on the Rise As Spam DeclinesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on January 20, 2011Annual security report from Cisco shows the first ever decline in spam volume, but don’t get too optimistic -- other types of attacks are growing.
Blackburn: FCC Headed for 'Congressional Hurricane'By Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 18, 2011Incensed at the Federal Communications Commission's move to enact net neutrality rules, GOP lawmaker vows to lead a campaign of curbing agency's regulatory overreach.
NY Rep. Asks Treasury to Blacklist Wikileaks' AssangeBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 13, 2011New York Republican Pete King asks Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to add Wikileaks founder to list of individuals barred from doing business with U.S. firms.
America: A Global Leader in SpamBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published on January 13, 2011Stats from the fourth quarter of 2010 show that the U.S. hasn't lost its touch, at least not when it comes hacked PCs.
DoJ Leans on Twitter for WikiLeaks InformationBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on January 10, 2011Probing the mass release of secret government documents, the Justice Department goes to court to wrest information from Twitter about principals in the case, including Julian Assange and the Army private accused of facilitating the leak.
Hackers Target Android PhonesBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published on January 10, 2011The Android mobile OS is suffering seeing a sharp rise in security attacks, enabled in part by user complacency.
Sourcefire Acquires AV Vendor ImmunetBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on January 06, 2011Commercial open source IPS vendor shells out $21 million for cloud based anti-malware technology.
50 iPad Security AppsBy Troy Dreier |
Security Article Published on December 30, 2010iPad security apps for handling passwords, setting alarms, monitoring cameras, theft prevention and more. Many free iPad security apps.
White House Pledges Crackdown on Online CounterfeitsBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on December 14, 2010Senior administration officials talk tough about the illegal trafficking of online goods, zeroing in on health risks such as knock-off pharmaceuticals.
Internet Explorer 9 to Offer Greater PrivacyBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published on December 09, 2010The forthcoming browser will allow surfers to prevent advertisers from collecting their profile information.
EU Opens Antitrust Probe Into Google SearchBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on December 01, 2010European antitrust authorities announce a formal inquiry into allegations from Google's competitors that the search giant used its market clout to undermine competition.
Senate Panel Passes Controversial Online Piracy BillBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on November 18, 2010Legislation that would crack down on websites engaging in trafficking of counterfeit goods and pirated content heads to the Senate floor amid heated opposition from digital-rights groups.
Selecting the Best Data Wiping SoftwareBy Joseph Moran |
Security Article Published on November 18, 2010When you need to delete sensitive information from a computing device, you need the best possible data wiping software.
IT System Patching: Don't DelayBy Scott Alan Miller |
Security Article Published on November 11, 2010Patches from OS and software vendors need to be applied promptly and regularly to prevent downtime and security risks.
USB Devices Aiding Malware AttacksBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published on November 10, 2010Security experts say that USB devices play a role in as many as 1 in 8 malware attacks.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Light ReleaseBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published on November 05, 2010This release will be a marked contrast to recent Patch Tuesdays, in which Microsoft offered long lists of patches.
Cloud Computing and Privacy ConcernsBy Diana Kelley |
Security Article Published on November 04, 2010To best understand the Cloud Computing privacy issue, it is effective to divide the exposure use cases into three categories.
Email Scammers Aim at Military FamiliesBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published on November 03, 2010Phishers use unsolicited emails pretending to be from USAA, a financial services firm, to obtain sensitive data.
How Risky is Android Mobile OS Code?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on November 02, 2010The Android mobile OS has in excess of 300 software flaws, according to a commercial code analysis firm. Yet doesn't every OS have its imperfections?
Google Updates Policy After Camera-Equipped Car GaffBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on October 25, 2010The search giant freely admits that it failed in protecting users' privacy, conceding that it intercepted emails and passwords over unencrypted wi-fi networks.
Is Facebook Security an Oxymoron?By Mike Elgan |
Security Article Published on October 19, 2010It's time for Facebook and Facebook users to finally get serious about security –- or risk the consequences.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 16 PatchesBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published on October 08, 2010Within the 16 patches to be released on Tuesday, Microsoft rates four of them as "critical."
White House IP Boss: Digital Piracy Costs U.S. JobsBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on October 05, 2010Linking IP enforcement with the economic recovery, Victoria Espinel has high hopes for the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement as the final draft nears completion and public release.
EFF Heralds Victory After Senate Shelves IP BillBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on October 01, 2010Leading digital rights group wins a battle in its fight against what it sees as overreaching Internet infringement legislation, though it acknowledges the war is far from over.
Cyberwar Simulation: Is America Ready?By Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on September 30, 2010Scores of businesses are taking part in Cyber Storm III, a US government simulation intended to explore the ramifications of a major cyberattack.
White House IP Chief Talks Tough on Online PiracyBy Kenneth Corbin |
Security Article Published on September 28, 2010U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Victoria Espinel touts administration's efforts to crack down on Internet piracy, praises controversial Senate bill to blacklist offending sites.
Improving Windows Server SecurityBy Paul Rubens |
Security Article Published on September 15, 2010Microsoft took down the Waledac spam botnet by gaining control of the domains used by the botnet's herders to issue commands to infected Windows machines.
Hackers Galore: 57,000 New Malware Sites WeeklyBy Larry Barrett |
Security Article Published on September 13, 2010No one can accuse hackers of being lazy. A new report indicates that tens of thousands of malware sites spring up each week.
Will Microsoft Acquire Symantec?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Security Article Published on September 10, 2010Fueled by Intel's planned acquisition of McAfee, some observers speculate that Symantec is on Microsoft's list.
Firefox 4 Set to Improve SecurityBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Security Article Published on September 08, 2010The latest Firefox 4 Beta milestone includes a new security feature as part of Mozilla's continuing push to raise the browser ante versus rivals like Google and its upcoming Chrome 6 browser.
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