Hackers
RSS HackersOpenID at risk due to DNS flaw
News H is for Hackers A fundamental issue affects the OpenID authentication system, due to its reliance on the Domain Name System, a Sun identity-technology specialist has warned. Robin Wilton, a corporate architect for federated identity at Sun... [14 Aug 2008]
Preventing Malicious Spyware in the Enterprise
White Paper Spyware threats are becoming more sophisticated; hackers are finding ways to lodge key logging, backdoor programs and trojans onto more desktops. However, anti-spyware tools have not kept up with this increased complexity. [09 Aug 2008]
UK at risk from repeat of US hack attack?
News They are accused of stealing more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers before selling the information, with one of the victims TJX Corporation, owner of clothing retailer TK Maxx, being targeted by hackers who broke the WEP encryption on... [06 Aug 2008]
Stolen ePassports 'worth £20m' on black market
News H is for Hackers The thousands of UK ePassports stolen on Monday are likely to sell for up to £20m on the black market, say privacy experts. A van carrying about 3,000 blank ePassports and visas was hijacked on route to RAF Northolt, near London. [29 Jul 2008]
Quocirca's Straight Talking: Secure remote access closes in
Comment But hackers are increasingly targeting those networks, looking to steal valuable information. Virtual private networks that use internet protocol security used to be seen as a nightmare. But next-generation IPsec VPNs are changing all that, says... [25 Jul 2008]
Malware-infected site detected every five seconds
News H is for Hackers Hackers place malware into the database running a website using SQL injection attacks, which can allow Trojans and keyloggers to be automatically installed on visitors machines. According to the Sophos security threat report... [23 Jul 2008]
RIM patches PDF security hole
News RIM has released a patch for a security flaw in BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which exposed corporate networks to hackers via a maliciously crafted PDF document. RIM announced the "highly critical" security advisory two weeks ago, detailing that a... [23 Jul 2008]
First iPhone 2.0 antivirus software released
News H is for Hackers Paris-based computer security firm Intego said late last week it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset. The company said the latest version of its Virus Barrier X5 10.5.3 antivirus package for Mac OS... [21 Jul 2008]
Has Barclays stamped out fraud with PINsentry?
News H is for Hackers These chip and PIN devices do not prevent all identity theft - hackers can still steal screenshots of what you are doing on your PC, and find out information about you and your account which could potentially be used for fraudulent... [18 Jul 2008]
Security heading for the cloud
News H is for Hackers Security software will jump off PCs and into 'the cloud', with spending on online security services forecast to triple by 2013. Cloud-based malware and spam detection in email and instant messaging will grow from 20 per cent of... [17 Jul 2008]
Security Best Practices: What to Look for in an Email Hosting Provider
White Paper Yet it is also the easiest way for hackers, spammers, and other malicious threats to penetrate and disrupt business operations. Email is an essential business tool for organizations of all sizes. End-to-end security is as vital to today's... [15 Jul 2008]
Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. Ensures Security and Business Commitments With Managed BorderGuard High Security VPN Services
White Paper With the threat of attack from hackers becoming more tangible each day, RRMS wanted to add an additional layer of protection to its security systems to meet the risk head-on and bolster the critical requirements of the business. [11 Jul 2008]
Gov't data retention - how much is too much?
News H is for Hackers Advances in technology could put the UK on the road to a Minority Report-style future, a security expert has warned. The Earl of Erroll, Merlin Hay, has warned against holding increasing amounts of data - such as proposals to... [10 Jul 2008]
Deep Inspection: Next Generation Firewall Technology
White Paper Stateful inspection firewalls are the most-widely used defense against hackers. Unfortunately, they are increasingly ineffective in preventing attacks, as the bulk of new web attacks are happening at the application layer. [10 Jul 2008]
Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments
White Paper In this on-demand seminar you'll learn how hackers access networks and what common methods are available to find weak security areas and combat these breaches. Protecting your business's computer network is one of the most important moves you can... [10 Jul 2008]
