identity threat
RSS identity threat
How the good guys fight the security arms race
News F is for Federated identity That's all about behaviour, rather than just locking in with user ID and password - which are terrible for checking identity. F is for Federated identity That... [15 Feb 2008]
Glasgow: Crackdown on software piracy hotspot
News F is for Federated identity The businesses, ranging from media companies to architects, face the threat of costly legal action and having to buy licensed software if they fail to convince the BSA they... [07 Feb 2008]
UK fraud hits 12-year high as methods go high-tech
News F is for Federated identity In a statement Hitesh Patel, partner at KPMG Forensic, predicted fraud could continue to rise this year: "Given the developing economic conditions, companies and individuals need to be more... [04 Feb 2008]
Symantec Security Information Manager(SSIM): A Technology Overview
White Paper It serves as a log consolidation system for identity management monitoring, compliance, and forensics requirements. Realtime correlation of network and host security breaches with Symantec's trusted global security... [12 Jan 2008]
Norwich Union Life fined for data control 'weaknesses'
News Firms must also frequently review their controls to tackle the growing threat of identity theft. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Norwich Union Life £1.26m for failing to manage customer... [17 Dec 2007]
Cisco Webinar: IP Communications Security
White Paper Explore why a systems-level approach is the right choice for securing your IP Communications system and review the three pillars of systems-level security -- Trust and Identity, Secure Connectivity, and... [13 Dec 2007]
Webcast: Cybercrime: The Anatomy of an Attack
White Paper They even demonstrate a virtual identity theft attack so you can see firsthand the methods that cybercriminals are using to steal confidential personal data. The drivers behind identity theft and other... [13 Dec 2007]
Phishing - Don't Get Hooked: Practical Advice from PayPal
White Paper Once hackers have stolen login details, they can use the information to commit crimes such as identity fraud, leaving victims with a financial burden and the targeted businesses with a tarnished reputation. [13 Dec 2007]
Securing Voice in an IP Environment article
White Paper The strategy must include the following components: trust and identity management, threat management and prevention and defense in depth. This article provides a Cisco blueprint for ensuring secure... [13 Dec 2007]
Cyber spies plan attacks next year
News F is for Federated identity Cyber spying will pose the single biggest security threat in 2008, with 120 countries now using the internet for web espionage operations, according to security company McAfee. [30 Nov 2007]
Web 2.0 threat looms
Comment The analyst firm warns web 2.0 applications could herald widespread identity theft and transaction fraud, give malware a new infection super highway, erode social networks and eventually create a total consumer loss of... [26 Nov 2007]
Can biometrics secure the public's data?
Comment Despite tough criticism, the government argues the scheme will make identity fraud much harder. This incidence could easily have been avoided if a biometric solution was used to verify the identity of... [23 Nov 2007]
Is Facebook key to teaching staff better security?
News But if I say 'don't put your personal information onto Facebook because someone can steal your identity and can steal money from your bank account', they are likely to take notice because the threat is... [30 Oct 2007]
Pump-and-dump MP3 email spam warning
News F is for Federated identity But Vella doesn't expect this type of spam to become a major threat. The MP3 attachments, which range from around 85KB to 147KB in size, feature a poor sound quality audio... [19 Oct 2007]
ID fraud: Who's most at risk?
News National identity fraud protection week has kicked off with a warning that 79 per cent of Brits are still being careless when it comes to safeguarding their personal data. Three-quarters of UK adults have either been... [09 Oct 2007]
