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RSS botnetsSecurity threat: One web page infected every five seconds
News B is for Botnets Web threats have risen significantly in the first quarter of 2008, with one web page being infected every five seconds, according to a report from security vendor Sophos. Released Wednesday, Sophos said in its Security Threat... [24 Apr 2008]
Security breaches down - but at what price?
News B is for Botnets The latest Information Security Breaches Survey, published yesterday to coincide with the first day of the Infosecurity Europe conference, reveals that IT managers and board-level executives are trying to keep their organisations... [23 Apr 2008]
Single-sign-on system makes sense for logistics firm
News B is for Botnets Logistics firm TDG has implemented a single-sign-on technology which will help save up to £8,000 per month in support overheads. Security from A to Z Click on the links below to find out more. [21 Apr 2008]
Security experts criticise Phorm
News B is for Botnets Security experts have criticised targeted-ad company Phorm, claiming the nature of its infrastructure could increase the likelihood of successful denial-of-service attacks against its ISP customers. [18 Apr 2008]
Dear silicon.com... File-sharers, women in tech and the price of 'experts'
Comment Editor's choice silicon.com editor Steve Ranger flags up his picks on the site this week.¦ Photos: Australian broadband goes for a deep-sea dive ¦ FBI cyber crime chief on botnets, web terror and the social network threat ¦ Peter... [17 Apr 2008]
Beware the insider security threat
News B is for Botnets Security experts at the RSA security conference in San Francisco last week warned of all manner of threats ranging from botnets to metasploit attacks. Employees and insiders are bigger threats to corporate security than external... [17 Apr 2008]
Virtualisation: IT managers warned of security challenges
News B is for Botnets Two major figures in virtualisation security have warned of challenges facing IT managers in implementing secure virtual environments. Security from A to Z Click on the links below to find out more. [16 Apr 2008]
FBI cyber crime chief on botnets, web terror and the social network threat
Comment It will be botnets. The marketing of cyber crime in general and botnets in particular is a growing threat. We are concerned we do see that because botnets are by nature a force multiplier. O'Neal works at the cyber division headquarters at the FBI... [15 Apr 2008]
Thieves foiled by 'phone home' computers
News B is for Botnets Computers that 'phone home' after being stolen are guiding police to the doorsteps of thieves across the world. Security from A to Z Click on the links below to find out more. A is for Antivirus [14 Apr 2008]
Microsoft: Vista security feature designed 'to annoy users'
News B is for Botnets A Microsoft manager has said one of the security features in Vista was deliberately designed to "annoy users" in order to put pressure on third-party software makers to make their applications more secure. [14 Apr 2008]
PayPal wages war on phishing
News B is for Botnets PayPal is stepping up its battle against phishing with new technology and by collaborating with others in the industry. Speaking at the RSA security conference in San Francisco this week, Michael Barrett, PayPal's chief... [11 Apr 2008]
Insider security risks exposed
News B is for Botnets Vipin Samar, VP of database security at Oracle, said: "You see a whole range of people through which your security is being compromised - not just hackers. Security from A to Z Click on the links below to find out more. [10 Apr 2008]
How Google keeps its tech security tip top
News B is for Botnets Google director of product management Scott Petry - founder of Postini, which is now owned by the search giant - gave the low-down on the web giant's approach to security at the RSA security conference in San Francisco this week. [10 Apr 2008]
Botnets: 'We're screwed', warn security experts
News Botnets are the biggest global threat facing the internet today, according to security experts at the RSA security conference in San Francisco this week. B is for Botnets Winkler said there needs to be a fundamental change in people's attitudes to... [10 Apr 2008]
Call to increase online data protection for teens
News B is for Botnets The rules that limit websites and marketers from collecting data on children under 13 may spread to teens as old as 18 if a group of child advocates has its way. The group - which includes the American Academy of Pediatrics... [10 Apr 2008]
