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'Godfather Of Spam' Gets Four Years In Prison

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

Prosecutors hope the prison sentence sends a message to spammers.

Microsoft Issues Internet Explorer Security Advisory

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST

Users of Internet Explorer 6 and 7 may be vulnerable to a malware attack.

Apple Defends App Store Approval Process

Marin Perez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

The company said its App Store approval process makes sure Apple's platform has high-quality products.

Jailbroken iPhones Vulnerable To 'Duh' Worm

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

Cybersecurity companies are warning that new malware can turn modified iPhones and iPods into zombies.

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NIST Drafts Cybersecurity Guidance

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:05:00 EST

The National Institute for Standards and Technology is urging the government to continuously monitor its own cybersecurity efforts.

Cisco Rolls Out iPhone Security App

Marin Perez — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

The SIO To Go app sends realtime alerts to users' iPhones, notifying of attacks and potential threats to corporate networks.

So Much Data, So Little Encryption

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

We surveyed almost 500 business technology professionals and found little end-to-end encryption use. Instead, we're doing only what auditors demand.

Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.

China Cyber Espionage Threatens U.S., Report Says

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 EST

A Congressional advisory report warns that cyber attacks against defense computers are on the rise.

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Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.

Google Releases Chrome OS Code

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.

Lawmakers Slam Deceptive Web Marketers

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

Post-transaction marketing abuses bring calls for stronger oversight.

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 3

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

The third beta version of the next Firefox sports speed and stability improvements.

In-Q-Tel Invests In Cybersecurity Company

J. Nicholas Hoover — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:00 EST

The venture arm of the U.S. intelligence community, In-Q-Tel, has invested an unknown sum in FireEye, which sells a cybersecurity appliance.

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T-Mobile Says Employees Sold Customer Data

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:00 EST

A report issued by the U.K. Information Commission's Office calls for action against the unlawful sale of personal data.

Healthcare Affiliates Unprepared For Data Breaches

Mitch Wagner — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:13:00 EST

Patient privacy is at risk from the companies that healthcare providers do business with, study says.

Cyber Warfare Warning Sounded

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

In its annual report on cybercrime, McAfee says that the age of cyber warfare has arrived.

National Cyber Incident Response Plan Coming

J. Nicholas Hoover — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

FBI, Homeland Security, and Justice Department officials drop hints of future cybersecurity policy and projects at a Senate hearing.

Most Security Products Fail Initial Certification Tests

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:21:00 EST

A study based on the testing of thousands of security products over 20 years finds that most require several rounds of testing before achieving certification.

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:21:00 EST

Blue Cross Blue Shield Data Breach Investigated

Mitch Wagner — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:56:00 EST

Connecticut's attorney general is looking for tougher protection for healthcare providers after records, which could be useful to identity thieves, were lost.

7 Cloud Computing Myths Busted

Serdar Yegulalp — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others are investing aggressively in the cloud, even as critics point to security, reliability, and compatibility issues. We cut through the fog.

IBM Offers Security Software For Virtualization

Antone Gonsalves — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST

The product secures each layer of the infrastructure of a VMware vSphere virtual server.

Tech Giants Aim To Master Disaster

Paul McDougall — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:59:00 EST

Microsoft, Google, Yahoo form alliance to develop software solutions for improving emergency response efforts.

Interop New York: Spotlight On Cloud Computing, Networking, Virtualization

Paul McDougall — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

The networking techfest, Nov. 16-20, will illuminate today's most important IT trends and technologies.

Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: 500 Reader Suggestions!

Bob Evans — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The CEOs of HP and IBM say "cloud computing" is a lousy name, so we asked you to come up with a new term--and your 500 responses tell us a lot about ourselves.

Microsoft Investigating Zero-Day Windows 7 Flaw

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:00 EST

The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.

Adobe Flash Security Model Permits Malware

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:54:00 EST

Web sites that allow user-generated content could be risking attack due to Flash's permissive security model.

Government IT Confronts Security Threats Daily

J. Nicholas Hoover — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:27:00 EST

External attacks, malware, lost devices, and internal threats pose ongoing security challenges for many federal agencies, according to a new report.

Four Indicted In $9 Million RBS WorldPay Hack

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:50:00 EST

One of most sophisticated computer hacking rings in the world has been broken, claims Acting U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates.

'Conficker' Computer Virus Going Strong

United Press International — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:30 EST

The Conficker and Taterf computer worms are still going strong a year after they made their first appearances, U.S. experts say.

Microsoft Demands Takedown Of Bing Cash Exploit

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

A flaw Microsoft's Bing cashback program allowed startup co-founder Samir Meghani get credit for over $2,000 in rebate cash through fake purchases.

Microsoft Patch Brings Windows Kernel Warning

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EST

A Windows kernel vulnerability addressed in a November security bulletin should be patched immediately, Microsoft recommends.

Department Of Interior Fails Cybersecurity Audit

J. Nicholas Hoover — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

An inspector general assessment of the agency's IT security performance finds poor governance, unqualified staff, and defense technologies that were paid for but not implemented.

Healthcare Providers Face Security Challenges

Mitch Wagner — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

Three-quarters of organizations that conduct formal risk assessments have found patient data at risk, study says.

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Healthcare IT Career Tips

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:49:00 EST

IT pros without clinical experience shouldn't rule out possible transitions into emerging healthcare IT jobs.

Apple Releases Snow Leopard Security Patch

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:22:00 EST

Mac OS X 10.6.2 addresses security and stability issues, and resolves a file deletion bug involving Guest accounts.

9 In 10 Web Apps Have Serious Flaws

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST

The 10 most severe software vulnerabilities during the first half of 2009 affected software from Apache, Citrix, IBM, SAP, Sun, and Symantec, among other organizations.

Microsoft: Windows 7 Malware Threat 'Sensationalized'

Paul McDougall — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:19:00 EST

Software maker claims tests by security vendor don't tell the whole story.

Is Antivirus Software Dead?

Serdar Yegulalp — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Always-on Internet connectivity is keeping malware concerns alive and well. We examine whether antivirus software is up to the task, or whether it's a security solution of the past.

Practical Analysis: The Fastest-Growing Security Threat

Art Wittmann — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

SQL injections, more than any other exploit, can land your company in trouble. So why aren't you worried about them?

Securing The Cyber Supply Chain

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Many parties touch your organization's systems and software, potentially exposing them to malware, breaches, or worse. A new end-to-end approach is required to minimize the risks.Many parties touch your organization's systems and software, potentially exposing them to malware and breaches. An end-to-end approach is needed to minimize the risks.

Microsoft Plans Fixes For 15 Security Flaws

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:24:00 EST

November's patch day is about half the size of October's massive fix.

Microsoft Expresses Cloud Privacy Commitment, Concerns

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:10:00 EST

In a policy paper, Microsoft affirms its support for privacy in the cloud and calls for regulatory clarity.

Serious SSL Vulnerability Found

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:58:00 EST

A vulnerability in the most common data security protocol on the Internet could allow secure Web sessions to be hijacked.

Enterprise 2.0: Novell, SAP, ThoughtWorks Ride Google Wave

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

Business software vendors have begun building on the Wave platform as Google promises a Wave App Store.

Bank IT Worker Charged In $1.1 Million Fraud

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EST

An indictment announced last week charged a computer technician at the Bank of New York Mellon with stealing the identities of 150 bank employees and using that information to commit more than $1.1 million in fraud.

Worms Invade Corporate Computers, Microsoft Finds

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST

In its latest Security Intelligence Report, Microsoft documents the doubling of worms in enterprises during the first half of 2009.

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Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST

Pressure Grows To Name National Cybersecurity Coordinator

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:12:00 EST

Five months after President Obama announced plans to appoint a cybersecurity coordinator, some members of Congress are getting impatient and pressing for action.

Global CIO: Juniper Attacks Cisco Head-On With Help Of IBM And Dell

Bob Evans — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Column about Juniper Networks' attempt to become the top networking supplier via its powerful new products and its equally powerful new alliances with IBM and Dell.

Federal CIO Kundra Plans Cybersecurity Dashboard

J. Nicholas Hoover — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:33:00 EDT

The White House, which recently introduced a FISMA reporting tool, outlines plans for new cybersecurity metrics and a dashboard for tracking progress.