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Denial-of-Service Attacks Are on the Rise, Security Vendors Report By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published February 07, 2012 Vendors say DDoS attacks rose 45 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011. Tags: security, DDOS Attack Mozilla Delivers Firefox 10 By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 01, 2012 Latest Firefox includes a slew of security updates, as well as major new features for developers. Tags: developers, security, Mozilla Firefox Symantec Warns Users to Disable pcAnywhere By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 26, 2012 The hacktivist group Anonymous stole source code for the product back in 2006. Tags: Anonymous, vulnerability, security Google's New Privacy Policy: Ignore the Hysterics By Mike Elgan | Article Published January 25, 2012 Google's new privacy policy is prompting major-league hysterics among tech pundits. But the truth doesn’t justify the hype. Tags: Privacy policy, security, Google, Gmail Microsoft Names Ex-Antivirus Employee as Botnet 'Suspect' By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 24, 2012 The company believes that Andrey Sabelnikov, a former employee of a Russian security vendor, helped write the code for the Kelihos botnet. Tags: botnet, security, Microsoft How to Get Bank Fraud Alerts in Real Time By David Strom | Article Published January 20, 2012 This solution isn't available for individuals, but perhaps your bank uses it. Tags: mobile, security, fraud Microsoft Fixed Eight Bugs in Seven Patches in January's Patch Tuesday By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 11, 2012 The month's security updates were light, but did include a fix for the BEAST vulnerability. Tags: Patch Tuesday, security, Microsoft Ramnit Computer Worm Compromises 45K Facebook Logins By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 06, 2012 Facebook is notifying affected users, but says that most of the login credentials stolen were outdated. Tags: security, hack attacks, Facebook Symantec Confirms Source Code Leak in Two Enterprise Security Products By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 06, 2012 Hackers have posted online portions of the source code for Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 and Symantec Antivirus 10.2. Tags: hack attacks, security Stuxnet, Duqu Date Back to 2007, Researcher Says By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published January 02, 2012 Other pieces of malware may have been developed on the same platform. Tags: Duqu, Stuxnet, malware, security Anonymous Hacks SpecialForces.com, Posts Passwords and Credit Card Data By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 29, 2011 The breach of the military and law enforcement equipment retailer reportedly occurred several months ago. Tags: hack attacks, security Expect More Cyber-Espionage, Sophisticated Malware in '12, Experts Say By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 27, 2011 Attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeting government agencies and defense contractors. Tags: security, cyberattack Microsoft, IBM Report Fewer Critical Vulnerabilities, Exploits By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 16, 2011 Critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft software drop to their lowest point in six years. Tags: security, vulnerabilities Google Updates Chrome for Profiles and Security By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published December 14, 2011 The Chrome 16 release fixes 15 flaws and introduces a new profiles feature that makes syncing across multiple devices easier than before. Tags: security, Google, Chrome The Sad Truth about Hiring Hackers By Eric Geier | Article Published December 07, 2011 The thriving and easily accessible black market for nefarious security products and services means that protecting your business is that much harder. Tags: malware, security, hackers Why the Information Age Is the Age of Ignorance By Mike Elgan | Article Published November 30, 2011 You've agreed to share your personal information with virtually everyone -- you just don't know it. Tags: Apple, security, privacy, Internet, Google Millions of Printers Open to Devastating Hack Attack, Researchers Say By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published November 30, 2011 Columbia University researchers say it's possible for hackers to take control of HP LaserJet printers and cause them to catch fire. Tags: security, printer PC Security Suite Review: ESET, Avira, G Data By Serdar Yegulalp | Article Published November 29, 2011 A review of the ESET, Avira and G Data Internet security suites. Is your PC secure when you surf the Web? Tags: PC security, malware, G Data, Avira, ESET, security Social Media Monitoring Tools: Buying Guide By Jeff Vance | Article Published November 23, 2011 As your IT organization evaluates social media monitoring solutions for Data Loss Prevention, here are five questions you should consider. Tags: social networking, monitoring, security, DLP, data loss prevention, social media Cloud Computing: Slow Adoption Rates, Current Obstacles By Damu Kuttikrishnan | Article Published November 16, 2011 Despite the hype, companies are only slowly migrating to cloud computing, chiefly due to several key challenges. Tags: SaaS, compliance, PaaS, security, cloud computing Most Fraud Is an Inside Job, Says Survey By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published November 10, 2011 Half of all enterprises say they are moderately to highly vulnerable to information theft, the most common type of fraud. Tags: security, fraud DARPA Boosts Cybersecurity Research Spending 50% By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published November 08, 2011 The agency that created the Internet says it needs more money to boost both offensive and defensive cyberwar capabilities. Tags: DARPA, security Zeus Trojan Remains Problematic By Robert McGarvey | Article Published November 03, 2011 First 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? Tags: cyber security, malware, trojan, security Businesses Suffer From False Sense of Cyber-Security: Symantec Report By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 25, 2011 A new report reveals that 85 percent of SMBs think they are safe from cyberattacks, but 77 percent don't even have written security policies. Tags: security, survey, SMB Microsoft's YouTube Channel Gets Hijacked And Wiped Clean By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 25, 2011 The guilty party may have been the previous owner of the account. Tags: YouTube, Microsoft, security Want Secure Android Devices? They'll Cost You By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 11, 2011 Smartphone and tablet vendors will have to pay a fee is they want to use the latest enterprise security features for Android devices. Tags: security, Android Facebook Adds Protection Against Malicious Links By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published October 03, 2011 Facebook users who fall for one of the scams common on the site will now receive a warning before being taken to potentially harmful sites. Tags: Facebook, security What's Safer, Tokens or SMS? By eSecurityPlanet Contributor | Article Published October 03, 2011 A debate among security experts asks: could passwords sent via mobile phone text messages (one time only) be more secure than traditional hardware tokens? Tags: sms, hackers, mobile, security iPhone 5 Security: More Control Over Apps By Robert McGarvey | Article Published September 28, 2011 iPhone 5 security is a major question as Apple fans wait for the next iPhone's release. Tags: iPhone 5, security, iPhone Pentagon Extends Program to Defend Cyber Networks By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 26, 2011 The Defense Department will work to harden the network security of its contractors. Tags: security Rapid7's Nexpose Targets Virtualization Security Market By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published September 21, 2011 As virtualization becomes standard operating procedure for many businesses, the security challenges of this data center technology move to the forefront. Tags: data center security, security, virtualization Insiders Increasingly Linked to Data Breaches in the Financial Sector By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 16, 2011 The average financial firm loses $800,000 per year because of data breaches committed by their employees. Tags: security How 9/11 Changed Data Centers By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 13, 2011 Physical security and site selection became more important after the terrorist attacks of ten years ago. Tags: data center, security Mobile Malware up 273% in First Half of 2011 By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 12, 2011 Hackers release a new piece of mobile malware every 12 seconds. Tags: mobile, malware, security Hot Trends in Firewalls By Eric Geier | Article Published September 07, 2011 While we hope they're an impregnable line of defense, firewalls have historically had plenty of limitations. How are next-gen firewalls beefing up security? Tags: security, firewall 15% of Facebook Videos Are Likejacking Attacks By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 06, 2011 Security vendor Symantec reports that scams are proliferating on the dominant social networking site. Tags: security, Facebook 10 Linux Distros Focused on Security By Kenneth Hess | Article Published August 31, 2011 These Linux distributions may not have the name recognition of some, yet their focus on security makes them worthy of consideration. Tags: Linux server, security, Linux Beware the 'Apache Killer' DoS Attack By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 29, 2011 The Apache Web server is vulnerable to the so-called 'Apache Killer' tool, yet there are defenses. Tags: security, DOS, Apache Cloud Computing Security Tools: Buying Guide By Jeff Vance | Article Published August 29, 2011 Five questions and concerns to consider as your business selects cloud computing security solutions. Tags: cloud computing, security, cloud computing security Does Adobe Help Chrome Security? By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 25, 2011 Does one of the open source Chrome browser's key differences -- an integrated Adobe flash player -- make it more secure? Tags: Adobe, security, Chrome browser Smartphone Security: Top Tips By Joseph Moran | Article Published August 24, 2011 Think your handy smartphone is safe? Think again -- smartphone security presents a major challenge. Joseph Moran provides smartphone security tips. Tags: smartphone, smartphone security, security Virtualization's Benefit is...Security? Really? By Paul Rubens | Article Published August 19, 2011 A start-up launched by some major industry insiders touts the security benefits of virtualization -- a distinctly contrarian approach. Tags: virtualization, security, Citrix Beware of Macs in Enterprise, Security Consultants Say By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published August 09, 2011 Researchers say that if one Mac picks up malware, it will easily spread to others in the network. Tags: security, Mac OS X Study: iPhone, Android Apps Store Sensitive User Info By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published August 09, 2011 A ViaForensics study finds that 76 percent of iOS and Android apps store usernames without encryption. Tags: security, mobile apps Security and Privacy Challenges to Boom in 2012 By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published August 08, 2011 As more and more information is collected in the cloud and by location-based services, privacy challenges become increasingly demanding. Tags: location based, security, privacy Black Hat: U.S Government Wants Your Security Research By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 04, 2011 Former Hacker "Mudge" announces new program to fund security research. He claims "hacker" is not a bad word. Tags: government IT, Black Hat Conference, hacker, security Black Hat: Lessons of 9/11 By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 03, 2011 Former CIA operative tells Black Hat that the Stuxnet attack is the Rubicon of our future. Tags: Black Hat Conference, cybersecurity, security Google Chrome 13 Released with Instant Pages By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published August 03, 2011 Google makes over 5,200 revisions for new browser release. Tags: Google Chrome, Chrome browser, security Sharing Files in Public Places? Please Don't. By David Strom | Article Published August 02, 2011 Sharing your computer files in public places like airports and coffee shops invites cyber thieves to peruse your sensitive data. Tags: file sharing, security, privacy 24,000 Pentagon Files Stolen in Major Cyber Breach, Official Says By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 15, 2011 In a speech, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III admitted the files were lost to "foreign intruders." Tags: security Zeus Banking Trojan Hits Android Phones By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 14, 2011 The ZeuS gang is using the Zitmo trojan to steal one-time use online banking passwords. Tags: Android, security DHS: Imported Consumer Tech Contains Hidden Hacker Attack Tools By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 12, 2011 A top official tells Congress that consumer electronics sold in this country are being shipped with malware that could compromise security. Tags: security Anonymous Vows Revenge after 15 Arrested; Antisec Hacks Continue By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 08, 2011 Police have conducted 32 raids in Italy and one in Switzerland to round up members of the hacktivist group Anonymous. Tags: security Apple: Fix for Critical iPhone Security Hole in the Works By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 07, 2011 The JailbreakMe.com website exposed an iOS flaw that could allow attacker to gain control of users' devices. Tags: iPhone, security Protect Your Servers from Software Attacks By Paul Rubens | Article Published July 06, 2011 The 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. Tags: servers, denial of service, security DDoS Attack in March Likely N. Korean Work, Says Mcafee By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published July 06, 2011 Experts say N. Korea is testing S. Korea's cyberattack defense and response, possibly in preparation for a larger attack. Tags: security Security Researchers Discover 'Indestructible' Botnet By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published June 30, 2011 Expert says that 4.5 million PCs are infected with the TDL-4 virus. Tags: security Microsoft Advises Drastic Measures to Fight Trojan By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published June 28, 2011 Users who get infected with the Popureb Trojan will have to reinstall Windows, losing all of their installed applications and saved files. Tags: security Anonymous Hits Mastercard Site By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published June 28, 2011 Hackers launch another denial of service attack in retaliation for the company's refusal to process WikiLeaks' donations. Tags: security Top 4 Free Antivirus Software By Eric Geier | Article Published May 05, 2011 An overview of free antivirus from AVG, Microsoft, Comodo and avast. Which one's the best? Tags: anti-virus, security, antivirus software Cloud Computing Security: Emerging Vendor Round-Up By Jeff Vance | Article Published May 02, 2011 Cloud computing firms focusing on virtualization security, security for e-commerce transactions, cloud-based data loss protection and more. Tags: cloud management tools, security, virtualization, cloud security, cloud computing Amazon Describes Cloud Outage Fix - Apologizes By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published May 02, 2011 The company says its recent outage was due to a manual configuration error, that only a little data was lost, and apologizes to customers who were impacted. Tags: Amazon EC2, Amazon, outage, cloud computing, security Russia Takes Top Hacking Honors, U.S. Lags By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 27, 2011 Russia produces more hacking attacks than anywhere, while America falls a few spots in this dubious honor roll. Tags: cybersecurity, hacking, cyberattack, security, network security 7 Cloud Computing Security Emerging Vendors By Jeff Vance | Article Published April 25, 2011 With the cloud computing security market growing rapidly, these cloud security vendors are firms to watch. Tags: cloud security, cloud computing, security, ecommerce, authentication Security Vulnerabilities Rising Rapidly By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published April 05, 2011 Almost half of all security vulnerabilities did not have a vendor supplied patch by the end of 2010. Tags: security, exploits, security vulnerability, malware McAfee Buys Database Security Vendor Sentrigo By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 24, 2011 The database security vendor's products include a Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) solution that provides virtual patching for database deployments. Tags: database, database security, security, McAfee, Intel Primadesk Aims to Manage 'Cloud Chaos' By David Needle | Article Published February 28, 2011 Free service gives users an easy way to manage content across a variety of cloud services. Tags: security, cloud computing, security certification, Gmail, Facebook RSA Security Wrap Up By Lisa Phifer | Article Published February 25, 2011 This year's RSA security conference spotlighted myriad trends in protecting the enterprise. Tags: anti malware, RSA Conference, anti-virus software, Security Software, security Cisco's SecureX Claims Context-Aware Security By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 18, 2011 The network giant touts its new solution as still more secure than the self-defending network architecture it has long promoted. Tags: security, networking, Cisco, networking equipment, SecureX How Facebook Secretly Ends Your Relationships By Mike Elgan | Article Published February 16, 2011 Facebook assumes we want their software to terminate some of our online connections with friends -- without bothering to tell us. Tags: security, privacy, social network, Social Networking Tools, Facebook Clinton Outlines Internet Freedom Agenda By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published February 15, 2011 Amid recent flare-ups in Egypt, Iran and other nations, Secretary of State calls for repressive regimes to end Web censorship and surveillance, pledging support for activist groups working to evade state-imposed filters. Tags: State Department, Obama administration, Internet censorship, Egypt, security RSA: Microsoft Promotes Internet Health Model By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published February 15, 2011 Microsoft proposes a "global Internet health model" to help deal with the convergence of mobile devices and the cloud. Tags: RSA Conference, cyber crime, Health IT, security, Microsoft The iPhone's Lackluster 'Security' By Chris Null | Article Published February 11, 2011 The iPhone was the victim of three password hacks in 2010 alone. What's next? Tags: iphone apps, security, mobile, password protection, iPhone IE9 Pushes Forward With RC Release By David Needle | Article Published February 10, 2011 Microsoft says it's ready to take on all comers with its IE9 browser. The latest release includes privacy, performance and user interface improvements. Tags: Internet Explorer 9, Release Candidate, security, Microsoft, IE9 Google's Chrome 9 Browser Gets Security Fixes By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 10, 2011 Google rates three of the five security issues as having high impact. Tags: Flash, Google, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, security |
