Computer Security

Mobile Messaging Numbers Continue to Skyrocket, VeriSign Reports

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Encryption isn't enough to keep data safe on stolen laptops

Laptops are easily mislaid. Most of these laptops had security precautions such as passwords and encryption in place. The fact is that this level of security is not enough.

Computer virus goes into orbit

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - - NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.

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Computer virus infects orbiting space station

As far as space monsters go it is less menacing than Daleks or Klingons, but an unwanted intruder has made its way aboard the international space station.

Computer virus goes into orbit

The International Space Station in June 2008 as seen from the US space shuttle Discovery as it moved away from the station after completing nine days of joint operations. NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.

Computer virus goes into orbit

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.

Computer virus hits space station

A computer virus has made it onto the International Space Station (ISS), but Nasa says there is no danger to critical systems.

Space virus infects orbiting laptops

At least two laptops on-board the International Space Station more than 200 miles above Earth have been infected with a virus.

Hackers resort to 'sick' kidnap spam

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Hackers resort to 'sick' kidnap spam

Hackers are claiming they have kidnapped children in a bid to infect PCs with a Trojan Horse virus, says Sophos.

Computer virus goes into orbit

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.

In the News: Great Firewall of China, Online Privacy Rights

Let's assume that the single most frequently asked IT-security question is: "How the heck do I get Defender Pro off my computer?" Then the second must be: "Am I using the right anti-virus program, and if not, what's the best one out there?" Naturally, as an expert on security matters, you know far more about this subject than most users. That's why you might want to save some time by pointing them to an excellent beginners-level article on NewsFactor.com. All three categories of security apps — free, paid anti-virus, paid security suites — are covered and their differences explored, along with basic information about spyware, adware, firewalls and much more.

Hackers resort to 'sick' kidnap spam

How bad was 2007 for breaches, vulnerabilities and similar mayhem? On the bright side, it was better than 2008 is forecast to be. With more of every sort of meltdown predicted -- more criminalization of the hacker community, more Web-application attacks, more phishing, more spamming, more zero-day attacks and more virtualization-related threats -- we're happy to tell you that you are likely to look back on 2007 as the peaceful old days.

Hackers resort to 'sick' kidnap spam

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Computer virus goes into orbit

NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.

Computer virus goes into orbit

The International Space Station in June 2008 as seen from the US space shuttle Discovery as it moved away from the station after completing nine days of joint operations. NASA confirmed on Wednesday that a computer virus sneaked aboard the International Space Station only to be tossed into quarantine on July 25 by security software.

Separation of duties and IT security

Muddied responsibilities create unwanted risk. Kevin Coleman says auditors may start labeling poorly defined IT duties as a material deficiency.

Phishers Use Keywords in Malware Attacks

The minds behind the Asprox botnet are retaliating against visitors to their phishing page who put profanity or other flagged keywords into the phishers' phony log-in form instead of legitimate data. The phishing page contains logic that recognizes words like "phish" and retaliates with exploits targeting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, according to a security researcher.

TBD Networks Extends Proven Network Virtualization Solution to Physical and Virtual Firewalls

TBDVirtualFabric-VMware Edition (VME) provides the missing pieces for companies to realize the full benefits of Datacenter Virtualization by unifying physical and virtual firewalls and network infrastructure. Based on the proven Network Virtualization solution scaleable to over 30,000 Virtual Network endpoints, TBDVirtualFabric-VME was specifically designed to provide a virtual fabric of networking, security, and firewall capabilities to scale VMware environments beyond current limitations.

Best Western downplays hack attack

Hotel chain Best Western has downplayed concerns over a recent hack attack that was reported to have put at risk the personal details of all its customers since 2007.

Encrypting Your Hard Disk is Not Safe Anymore:New Vulnerability Affects Microsoft, Intel, HP and Others

Encrypting Your Hard Disk is Not Safe Anymore:New Vulnerability Affects Microsoft, Intel, HP and Others

Best Western downplays hack attack

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ForeScout joins McAfee Security Innovation Alliance (SIA)

Cupertino, CA — 27 August 2008 — ForeScout Technologies, a leader in access control and compliance solutions, today announced that it has joined the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) partner programme. Under the McAfee SIA programme, ForeScout will integrate its CounterACT™ Network Access Control solution with ePolicy Orchestrator® (ePO™) software, the McAfee enterprise security and compliance management system. This integration will extend the network enforcement options managed therein and extend coverage to more devices on the corporate network, including those in non-802.1x environments.

So was Best Western's system hacked - and if so how?

Everyone seems to be losing personal details. But the claim about Best Western is stunning: 8m people from 1412 hotels? Or ten from one?