Seven Must-Have Firefox Add-Ons Jun 16, 2009
According to IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force team 2008 Trend & Risk Report the number of vulnerabilities affecting Web applications has grown at a staggering rate. In 2008, vulnerabilities affecting Web server applications accounted for 54 percent of all vulnerability disclosures and were one of the primary factors in the overall growth of vulnerability disclosures during the year. (SmallBusinessComputing)
The zombies that ran wild in Washington Jun 1, 2009
"Perhaps it is no longer necessary for a terrorist to step aboard a plane or plant a chemical weapon," said Larry Clinton, president of the Internet Security Alliance, an industry association that is trying to tackle this issue in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University ... The President was also expected to appoint "a cyber tsar" - possibly Ms Hathaway - whose job will be to ensure the many agencies dealing with internet security are working together. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Credit union warns about ID theft scam (49) May 31, 2009
Carveiro said KCFCU is working with Internet security experts to shut down the fraudulent phone numbers. Recipients of a suspected fraudulent phone message can also report it to. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
China blamed for US net raids May 30, 2009
The President was also expected to announce "a cyber czar" possibly Ms Hathaway whose job will be to ensure the many agencies now dealing with internet security are working together. Today in World. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Watch Obama announce his cybersecurity pick live May 29, 2009
President Obama Friday morning should announce that the White House will embrace the mission of shoring up Internet security -- and name a senior White House cybersecurity adviser, or cyber czar. You can watch the live stream of this historic event at 10:55 a.m. ET. (USA Today -- Tech)
How to safeguard your data as you travel May 29, 2009
"I don't know how many times we've heard about laptops being stolen and they have no encryption on them. And it pretty much means that the bad guys can get to your data. Immediately. They don't have to know your password or anything, they can just get to it," said Patrik Runald, chief security adviser for F-Secure, an Internet security company. And many businesses do not yet require their employees to use passwords on their , leaving lost devices "woefully unprotected," said Pat Clawson, CEO and... (CNN -- Travel)
3M Co., Blue Coat Systems, Diamond Foods, DSW, TiVo: U.S. Equity Preview May 28, 2009
(BCSI US): The provider of Internet security for corporations delayed releasing fourth-quarter results, citing irregularity with a single shipment in Europe. (DMND US): The seller of Diamond and Emerald nuts and snacks posted third-quarter profit of 16 cents a share, topping the average analyst estimate by 19 percent. (Bloomberg -- US)
Online job searchers face malware risk May 28, 2009
Some of the riskiest searches on the Internet today are associated either with finding items for free -- such as music or screensavers -- or looking for work that can be done from home, Internet security company reported Wednesday. Santa Clara-based McAfee (NYSE:MFE) released a report on the Web's most dangerous search terms that said during the recession it observed a growing number of malicious search results targeted at people who want to save money or earn extra income working at home. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Malware risk in hunt for jobs, free stuff May 28, 2009
Some of the riskiest searches on the Internet today are associated either with finding items for free -- such as music or screensavers -- or looking for work that can be done from home, Internet security company reported Wednesday. Santa Clara, Calif. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
'New arms race' taking shape in cyberspace: Van Loan May 28, 2009
"Cyber war!" flashes on the screen at an Internet security conference. A "new arms race" is taking shape in cyberspace, Canada's security czar said Wednesday, lamenting ever bolder and more sophisticated attacks on government websites by Russia, China and others. (Yahoo! Asia News)
What Conficker Reveals about Internet Crime May 27, 2009
The total value of the goods that appear on the black market in the course of a year now exceeds $7 billion, according to Internet security company Symantec. The tightly managed criminal organizations behind such scams often based in Russia and former Soviet republics treat malware like a business. (Scientific American)
Evaluating Taiwan as a Trade Partne... May 26, 2009
Taiwan s global brands include Trend Micro (network antivirus and internet security software), Asus (computer accessories), Acer (PC products), Benq (LCD monitors and digital cameras) and D-Link (wireless LANs) and Giant (bicycles). To stay highly competitive, each year Taiwan s External Trade Development Council grants prestigious Symbol of Excellence awards to Taiwanese products that best represent innovation, quality and the latest in design. (Suite101.com)
Tracking fraud: red flags, worst cases May 24, 2009
Taylor has built a career on fraud-busting, having worked at Internet Security Sytems before running Oversight. Oversight s board and workforce includes a number of former ISS people. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak May 22, 2009
Of these, all but one -- Jimmy Links -- have been branded adware and/or spyware by one or more Internet security firms. All the sites offer a game or, as in the case of "purityscan," an application that purports to search for and remove porn from computers. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Computer Security May 22, 2009
- a free Web service that describes the state of Internet security ... - Studies Internet security vulnerabilities, provides incident response services, and publishes security alerts and computer virus information. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Hacking military computers "not a hack job" May 21, 2009
"Networks containing sensitive intelligence are impenetrable, because normally the militaries isolate their networks completely from the public domain to prevent hacking," said the specialist on Internet security who is also an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering ... According to an Internet security report released on April 15 by Symantec, the California-based anti-virus software maker, about 71 percent of the computers hacked in the Asia-Pacific region are based in China, which... (Xinhuanet, China)
Gumblar: Biggest Threat on the Web Today? May 21, 2009
US-CERT yesterday issued an alert that the worm is propagating, joining warnings from other Internet security watchers like Sophos' Graham Cluley, who last week blogged that his company's figures indicate that the malware is currently the Web's dominant threat. Last Wednesday, Sophos researcher Onur Komili that Gumblar, also known as Troj/JSRedir-R, had roared to the No. 1 spot among the Web's most common infections -- noting that it's six times more prevalent than the next closest threat, at... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Verizon Business Advances Global IP Networking With New Tools to Improve Application Performance and Enhance Security Across an Extended Enterprise May 20, 2009
An enhanced Internet Security Assessment service, available globally, to provide expert analysis of potentially harmful traffic that could undermine the network connecting an extended enterprise ... Internet Security Assessment Helps Secure Extended Enterprise ... Verizon Private IP customers around the world can now take advantage of Verizon Business' Internet Security Assessment. (PR Newswire)
Computer Security Experts: the Grid's Communications Infrastructure is Not Yet Invulnerable May 19, 2009
" The Internet Security Alliance's Larry Clinton also weighed in with another caution: "We also have to operate these systems better," he said. "The single biggest vulnerability that we have is not technical at all. It is the insider threat. (Energy Pulse, CO)
5 Spam over IM, 'Spim' Makes Comeback May 19, 2009
Spim last made a big splash back in 2004, when its levels got so high that a number of major stakeholders in instant messaging and Internet security. The issue brought IM security firm IMlogic together with security players McAfee (NYSE: MFE) and Sybari, plus IM providers AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO). (eSecurityPlanet)
Setting up a Webcam security system May 19, 2009
One caveat: Internet security systems can't tell the difference between your pet and a burglar, so if you want to monitor Fido, you'll need to turn off the motion detection triggers. That will leave your home more susceptible to burglars - unless, of course, Fido happens to be a 130-pound bullmastiff. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ASCII Resellers Get Free Support, Higher Margins and Training from Walling Data plus Benefits Unavailable Anywhere Else May 18, 2009
Walling Data delivers domestic support, high margins, for Ascii Resellers on top brands including AVG Internet Security, Cymphonix Network Compose, avast ... In addition to the free, unlimited, U.S.-based phone and remote support provided on all products purchased from Walling Data, there are a variety of other Internet security products offered by the company including AVG Internet Security, Cymphonix Network Composer, and avast ... "There we will offer ASCII members methodologies and proven... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Facebook users hooked in new 'phishing' scam May 16, 2009
Hackers can use breached social networking accounts for "nefarious purposes" such as infecting computers with malware, malicious software, that steals valuable data or commandeers control of machines, according to Internet security firm MarkMonitor. Facebook advises users to shun messages, posts or links asking for log-in information and to always make certain they are visiting the social networking website's legitimate address of facebook. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Legalize Online Gambling May 16, 2009
Asked why the conservative-leaning news aggregator and President Barack Obama critic was flagged by Internet security officials, Tracy Schmaler, a Department of Justice spokeswoman, said it was because a malicious code was found contained in a Web ad on Drudge. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: STAY OFF DRUDGE! May 16, 2009
U.S. Attorney's office tells employees not to log on to Drudge Report - Jonathan Martin - POLITICO.com. I will not go to Drudge. (The Drudge Report)
Survey: Internet hacking popular among teenagers May 14, 2009
LOS ANGELES, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Two-thirds of teens polled in a recent survey admitted that they have tried to hack into a friend's instant messaging or social networking account, an Internet security firm said on Wednesday. A total of 67 percent of the teens polled said they had tried to hack into the Instant Messaging (IM) or social-networking accounts of friends, according to the survey by Panda Security, which is based in Glendale, Los Angeles. (Xinhuanet, China)
Now, H1N1 becomes online epidemic May 10, 2009
Leading internet security experts of McAfee and Symantec also revealed a surge in spam campaigns riding on the flu threat, which instead of delivering useful information distribute viruses and offer bogus pills that purportedly eradicate the flu. "In the past, Symantec has pointed out that spammers have the tendency to sensationalise current events to launch their attacks. Events like Mumbai terror attacks, China earthquake all have been leveraged by spammers," says Shantanu Ghosh, VP of India... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Hackers Get Into U.C. Berkeley Health-Records Database May 9, 2009
In the interim, university administrators said they have hired an outside Internet security firm to conduct an audit of the school's systems and information security measures. "The university deeply regrets exposing our students and the Mills community to potential identity theft," said Shelton Waggener, UC Berkeley's chief information officer. (Fox News)
Hackers break into FAA air traffic control systems... May 9, 2009
Elinor Mills covers Internet security and privacy. She joined CNET News in 2005 after working as a foreign correspondent for Reuters in Portugal and writing for The Industry Standard, the IDG News Service, and the Associated Press. (The Drudge Report)
Hackers breach UC Berkeley computers May 9, 2009
An outside Internet security firm has also been hired to conduct an audit of the school's systems and its information security measures. Although the breach was discovered April 9, former and current students did not receive e-mail notification of the hacks until Friday morning. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The Downside of Friends: Facebook's Hacking Problem May 8, 2009
Listen up, people: Although Facebook has a reputation for Internet security it identified the scam within hours, and the ripple effects only lasted for a couple days at 200 million members and counting, the size and popularity of the social-networking site has made it the object of increasing attention from hackers and spammers. And if last week is any indication, it's only going to get worse. (Time.com)
Barricode signs definitive agreement to acquire IP from Azura Stem Cell UK May 8, 2009
Barricode is developing an Internet security system that allows clients to safely store and access sensitive data and information in the most secure encrypted format worldwide. This technology will be further developed to integrate health care options and solutions as well as DNA data that will only be accessible by the client or their nominee. (PR Newswire)
VeriSign swings to $65M Q1 profit May 8, 2009
Internet security company reported first quarter income Thursday of $65 million, or 34 cents a share, compared to a loss in the same period last year of $8. 1 million, or 4 cents a share. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Verizon Signs National Reseller Deal For Fiber-To-Home Broadband May 7, 2009
Henson also noted that the DSL Extreme service does not include several features that are part of FiOS Internet, including: Verizon's Web portal and e-mail services; exclusive online content such as ESPN360, Disney Connection, and NFL Network programming; and the Verizon Internet Security Suite. In addition, customers can't purchase FiOS TV or Verizon voice service from DSL Extreme. (Multichannel News)
Demystifying ID Fraud May 6, 2009
Credit card data can range in price from 6 cents for bulk quantities to $30, while bank account credentials range from $10 to $1,000, according to a Symantec Internet Security Threat Report. Most of the stolen credit card data for sale is from the U.S., the report found. (CBS News)
VASCO Data Security Launches Simple and Secure Authentication for Small and Medium Sized (SMB) Businesses May 6, 2009
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 8,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including more than 1,200 international financial institutions. (PR Newswire)
Consumer Reports Survey: One in Five Online Consumers Have Been Victims of Cybercrime May 5, 2009
For maximum antivirus protection, Consumer Reports recommends the Eset Smart Security, $90, as well as the features-packed McAfee Internet Security, $70, and the Symantec Norton Internet Security, $60, for its ability to detect badware and provide information about those threats. When looking to select a security system, Consumer Reports suggests the following guidelines. (PR Newswire)
Credit union bridges funding gap May 5, 2009
Credit union effort creates bridge for college funding - San Antonio Business Journal. for free extra services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Trend Micro Buys Third Brigade to Promote Cloud May 2, 2009
Internet security firm Trend Micro said today that it's acquiring smaller security player , a move that aimed at beefing up its presence in the growing area of virtualization and private enterprise clouds. The acquisition of privately held, Ottawa, Canada-based Third Brigade is expected to close quickly, in the second quarter of 2009, subject to the appropriate approvals. (eSecurityPlanet)
Cyber chief needs to be in White House: experts May 2, 2009
Cybersecurity is important enough to warrant a White House staffer with real authority and a real budget, said Larry Clinton, president of the Internet Security Alliance and one of those who made recommendations to the Obama team. "It can't be just a figurehead," he told an Energy and Commerce subcommittee. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Google Not Frugal On Lobbying May 2, 2009
Other topics addressed in Google's first-quarter lobbying agenda included: expanding the availability of high-speed Internet services in the United States; proposed legislation to reform patent laws; copyright issues; Internet security and protecting children online; and efforts to develop energy alternatives to oil and coal. Besides Congress, the company lobbied the Federal Trade Commission, Energy Department, Federal Communications Commission and other agencies in the January-March period. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
India tops list on virus, worm, Trojen attacks May 1, 2009
The country maintained its third-place ranking in 2008, accounting for 10 per cent of the malicious activity in Asia Pacific including Japan (APJ) region -a slight increase from 9 per cent in 2007, according to The Symantec APJ Internet Security Threat Report. India ranked first for viruses and worms and second for Trojans and back doors, which likely contributed to its high ranking in the Symantec metric that assesses the countries or regions in which the most malicious activity takes place or... (India Times)
Cybercrooks exploit swine flu panic May 1, 2009
SYDNEY: Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the swine flu buzz to sell counterfeit drugs and steal credit card details, Internet security experts have warned ... F-Secure, an Internet security company, has made a list of 146 swine flu-related internet sites that have been registered over the last few days by scammers looking to collect 'donations' and peddle malware, fake pills and bogus swine flu survival guides ... Sophos, another internet security company, h 00004000 as warned that victims... (India Times)
Facebook fights "phishing" scam May 1, 2009
Facebook also announced it is expanding an alliance with Internet security firm MarkMonitor to better protect users from hackers and online subterfuge. "The meteoric success of Facebook makes it a natural target for malware attacks that seek to capitalize on their trusted and recognizable brand," said MarkMonitor chief marketing officer Frederick Felman. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Better Net security ranking for Msia Apr 29, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Malaysias ranking in the Asia-Pacific and Japan for bot-infected computers, hosting phishing websites and spam origin has dropped in 2008, according to Symantecs Internet Security Threat Report Volume XIV.. For top countries hosting phishing sites, Malaysias ranking dropped to ninth in 2008 from eighth in 2007 for the region. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Gates: Cyber Attacks A Constant Threat Apr 28, 2009
Now because of this news, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is going to increase budget for internet security ... That's right, I'm welling to admit I'm no professional internet security expert, but I think I know a fish when I see one. (CBS News -- Evening News)
County computers catch a virus, still working on a cure Apr 19, 2009
c." which will download keyloggers, trojan vundo, trojan brisav. a, brisav. b ,trojan net.mon. my self and about 90 of my freinds on the internet have been working on it for 3 days now. internet security companys have yet to be any help. google downloader.swif.c. to see the hundereds of postings. this is not an isolated incident. symantec's product norton anti virus is the only one to detec it in action to date, but has yet to release a cure, (for free anyway) they offered to fix it for me for... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Microsoft Unveils Apps for Crime-Fighting Data Mining Apr 19, 2009
The company is working on a mobile version for future release, said Richard Domingues Boscovich, senior attorney for Microsoft's Internet security program, told InternetNews. com in an e-mail. (Datamation)
US Looks To Hackers To Protect Cyber Networks Apr 18, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Country Has No Response Etched Out For Cyber Attack. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Danvers More Senior News Apr 18, 2009
If you are uncomfortable with Internet security, you can order your credit reports by phone or mail. For a copy of your credit report from the major credit bureaus, contact: Equifax, 1-800-685-1111; Experian, 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); TransUnion, 1-800-888-4213. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Spam 'produces 17m tons of CO2' Apr 17, 2009
The Spam Report follows only a few days after Symantec's bi-annual Internet Security Threat report, which found that spam had increased by 192%, with bot networks responsible for approximately 90% of all spam e-mail. Mr Jennings said that while McAfee and Symantec had different ways of measuring spam, he was in total agreement with the bot network figure. (BBC News -- Technology)
Codebreaking: impossible job? Apr 17, 2009
All this has important implications, incidentally, for internet security. When you enter a secure area on the internet, to buy something for example, you are using an encryption system. (BBC News -- Science)
Six Tips for Stretching IT Budgets in 2009 Apr 17, 2009
Manage IT operations more efficiently: "As IT professionals, we re constantly focused on how we can help make the business more efficient and productive, leaving little time to assess our internal processes and staff productivity, said Carol Fawcett, VP of Information Services at Quest Software. Now IT is being asked to do more with flat or, in some cases, declining budgets, forcing us to rethink where and why we re spending our dollars and time. Fawcett advises every CIO to do three things:... (CIO Information Network)
Hackers' discount - stolen card details for 8 cents Apr 16, 2009
While the wider economy has suffered its worst period in generations, the online underground economy has "consolidated and matured", the Global Internet Security Threat Report by the anti-virus vendor Symantec says. Fears about online theft have been high since the news that financial fraud in Australia has leapt to a record $161. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Book a bed and breakfast, catch a computer virus Apr 14, 2009
The number of computer viruses is growing extraordinarily fast and shifting from phishing e-mails to being hidden in seemingly safe websites such as a local bed and breakfast, says Internet security company Symantec Corp in a new report on Tuesday. There has been a huge increase in the number of viruses and worms, also called "malicious code," on the Web with 624,267 identified in 2007 compared with 1. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Verizon and ESPN360.com Bring High-Powered European Soccer League Playoffs to American Online Audience Apr 10, 2009
Both Verizon High Speed Internet and FiOS Internet subscribers have access to an extensive collection of online features and services, including PC protection with Verizon Internet Security Suite; Verizon Enhanced Email; Verizon Premium Tech Support; Online gaming; free news from ABC News Now; and more. ESPN360. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trend Micro Discovers New Variant of Conficker: WORM_DOWNAD.E Apr 9, 2009
For consumers, Trend Micro(TM) Internet Security Pro. Trend Micro Internet Security, which is designed to block worms like the Downad/conficker worm, covers all home computers with smart protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats without slowing down computer performance. (PR Newswire)
Report Says Hackers Have Penetrated Power Grid Apr 9, 2009
Ira Winkler, author of The Spies Among Us and president of the Internet Security Advisory Group in Maryland, has been warning of such access to the nation's power grid for more than a decade. Winkler, who writes about corporate espionage in his book, began his career at the National Security Agency. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
State Auditors representative meets with commissioners Apr 9, 2009
Other minor issues brought to the commissioners attention were already being addressed such as internet security, tax roll corrections, etc. The commissioners were reminded to sign their complete name, not just initials. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
VASCO to Release Q1 2009 Results on April 23, 2009 Apr 9, 2009
VASCO is a leading supplier of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services specializing in Internet Security applications and transactions. VASCO has positioned itself as a global software company for Internet Security serving a customer base of approximately 8,000 companies in more than 100 countries, including more than 1,200 international financial institutions. (PR Newswire)
Growing threat from cyber attacks: US general Apr 8, 2009
AFP/File "Cyber war!" flashes on the screen at an internet security conference. Cyber attacks pose an. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
China Claims Not Spying Over Web Apr 8, 2009
A spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry dismissed such claims as rumor and said his government was committed to protecting Internet security. "Nowadays the problem is that there are some people abroad avidly concocting rumors about China's so-called Internet espionage," spokesman Qin Gang told a regular news briefing. (eSecurityPlanet)
Pentagon Bill To Fix Cyber Attacks: $100M Apr 8, 2009
Our inability to make headway against serious internet security issues brings not only spam, but the international mafia literally to our door. The mafia's real interest is not spam, but the growing variety of "malware". (CBS News)
Now Comes the Journalist-Consultant Apr 6, 2009
The site, which focuses on computer and Internet security, aggregates articles and videos from across the Web. It employs two journalists to blog, edit the site, and produce its podcasts. (BusinessWeek)
Conficker bides its time Apr 4, 2009
Security company Symantec says there is no immediate need to worry as the worm at present is merely becoming more sophisticated and using a communications system that makes life difficult for Internet security researchers. Certainly, there was no April 1 meltdown, but that's not to say it won't happen at all. (Asia Times Online)
