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IT security software spending up 19 percent last year - 6.22.2009
Global spending on IT security grew 18.6 percent to $13.5 billion in 2008, according to a report from Gartner. Analysts said demand for appliance-based products led growth in spending, particularly within email security and secure web gateway markets.
StrongWebmail CEO offers prize for hacking his account - 6.5.2009
Three weeks ago, StrongWebmail.com offered $10,000 to the first person to break into CEO Darren Berkovitz's StrongWebmail email account. Yesterday, hackers figured out how to beat the company at its own game.
Microsoft says IIS server vulnerable to exploits - 5.19.2009
Microsoft said yesterday it is investigating new public reports of a possible vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), one of its server products.
Security budget cuts keeping IT pros up at night - 5.14.2009
As companies have slashed their IT security budgets during the recession, they have taken a toll on their IT staff, according to the latest survey that asks "what keeps network administrators up at night?"
One-third of tech companies cut IT security spending in 2008 - 5.14.2009
Despite growing threats to network security, nearly one-third of companies in the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sectors cut their IT security budgets in 2008, according to a new survey.
Women more often victims of identity theft - 5.12.2009
Women are more likely than men to become victims of identity theft and also lose more money to identity theft than men, according to a new survey.
Stimulus payments targeted by web spoof attacks - 5.11.2009
The Social Security Administration has received reports of phony websites set up by cybercriminals to lure people into divulging their personal data, in a type of phishing attack known as spoofing.
Brothers indicted in major spam bust - 5.4.2009
A nationwide crackdown on spam resulted in the indictment of two Missouri brothers last week accused of harvesting millions of email addresses in violation of federal anti-spam laws.
Companies need better IT training to boost security - 4.29.2009
U.S. companies have been improving the policies that govern their network security with a more comprehensive approach to risk management and compliance, according to the latest annual IT security analysis from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
Spammers hop on swine flu story - 4.27.2009
Spammers looking to gain notice from popular search terms have hit upon the swine flu outbreak as an opportunity to hook users with references to the public health scare.
White House cybersecurity official not forthcoming at RSA Conference - 4.23.2009
The Obama adminstration's top cyber official, Melissa Hathaway, spoke yesterday at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, but did not spell out specific actions the administration is taking upon completing its 60-day cybersecurity review.
Report measures environmental impact of spam - 4.15.2009
Spam emails take energy to create, send, filter, read and delete, meaning the monumental spam problem is also a problem for the environment by contributing to carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new report.
Italy quake spawns spam attacks - 4.10.2009
Spammers exploiting the curiosity of internet users have circulated emails claiming to have information about the devastating earthquake this week in Abruzzo, Italy, according to a security alert from anti virus and web security company Symantec.
Lawsuit uncovers interior department network security holes - 4.6.2009
Attorneys representing Native Americans in a lawsuit against the US Interior Department have disclosed a report highlighting holes in the department's network security.
Google: Spam levels back at pre-McColo levels - 4.1.2009
Just four months after ISPs blocked spammers using the McColo network in November 2008, the average spam volume in March reached the same average weekly volume as before the shutdown, Google's network security team said on the company's blog.
Survey: Most plan to maintain or increase web security spending - 3.23.2009
A new survey released by the Security Spending Benchmarks Project found that two-thirds of companies expect their spending on web application security to either stay flat or increase this year.
Privacy group files complaint over Google's cloud computing - 3.20.2009
A privacy advocacy group filed a complaint earlier this week with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation of Google's cloud computing services such as Gmail and Google Docs to determine if the company is neglecting to adequately safeguard confidential information.
FBI warns of fake military email scams - 3.13.2009
The FBI issued an alert that the agency has been receiving reports of individuals victimized while attempting to purchase vehicles off the internet. The latest twist on the scam involves cybercriminals posing as members of the U.S. military.
Canada attempts to pass anti-spam bill - 2.17.2009
The Canadian senate is considering an anti-spam bill that would include fines and jail time for spammers, as well as for the businesses that make use of their services, ITBusiness.ca reports.
Cybercriminals bringing more spam, innovation - 1.27.2009
Newly released reports on spam have found cybercriminals have gotten more innovative in their malware attacks and finding new ways to distribute unwanted emails.
Financial spam triples - 1.12.2009
Spam emails targeting the financial information of users have tripled this month over the same period last January, DarkReading.com reports.
Phishing scam uses UK tax season as accomplice - 1.7.2009
A data security firm found a new phishing scam yesterday targeting UK residents who may not have filed their tax returns yet.
Thunderbird fixes seven vulnerabilities - 1.2.2009
A new version of Mozilla's email application Thunderbird was released last Wednesday to fix seven flaws rated, five of which were rated as moderate.
Spam up, McColo a distant memory - 12.23.2008
What some may have described as a victory against unwanted spam emails has turned into a small speedbump on the cybercriminal superhighway.
Ireland fights spammers with new law - 12.22.2008
Legislation that aims to punish the act of spamming with a hefty fine was signed into law last week in Ireland, which may be the first step in a never-ending conflict between the government and cybercriminals.
Koobface spreading to Myspace - 12.11.2008
After spending the past couple of weeks heavily plaguing Facebook users, the Koobface virus is now on a mission for more friends.
University installs new software to handle rising spam - 12.3.2008
Thanks to a rising student population and the threat of more spam emails increasing every day, a national university was forced to beef up its network security.
Google dismisses Gmail flaw as phishing scam - 11.27.2008
Google has debunked claims that a critical security flaw had resulted in Gmail users losing their accounts.
Vendors neglecting web threat protection - 11.19.2008
Security vendors are focusing too heavily on email security threats and failing to circumvent the rising number of web-based exploits seen in the wild, it has been claimed.
Obama could lose right to email - 11.17.2008
Although president-elect Barack Obama is surely waiting on tenterhooks to get his foot into the White House, he may be loath to leave the world of email behind, the New York Times has noted.
Third-party apps are target for hackers - 11.10.2008
Third-party applications are now the main target for hackers looking to breach network security, PC World has claimed.
Campaign juggernauts hit by hackers - 11.6.2008
Both presidential campaign teams were successfully targeted by hackers during their battle for the White House, Newsweek has claimed.
Voters told election is tomorrow - 11.5.2008
An email security breach at George Mason University resulted in students being told the US presidential election had been postponed by a day, it has emerged.
Google patches Android flaw - 11.3.2008
Google has released a patch to remedy a security flaw identified in the new Android mobile phone.
Trojans present biggest threat - 11.3.2008
Trojans are the biggest threat to system stability and network security, Microsoft has claimed.
Boss calls out employee's "epic fail" - 10.27.2008
An employee in Australia is under internal investigation after a boss caught him skipping work by monitoring his facebook status.
Hacker pleads guilty to scientology attack - 10.20.2008
A teenage hacker has pleaded guilty to federal charges relating to a distributed denial of service attack launched on servers belonging to the church of scientology.
FTC sounds phishing scam alarm - 10.14.2008
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has alerted consumers to the risks posed by a phishing scam during the current economic turbulence.
Palin hacker in the dock - 10.13.2008
David Kernell could face up to five years in prison following charges of having committed identity theft against Sarah Palin, Republican vice-presidential candidate, it has been reported.
Hackers hiding malware in JavaScript - 10.8.2008
Hackers are using JavaScript to hide malicious code from web and email security filters, HP's Billy Hoffman has claimed.
Clearing the air of viruses - 10.6.2008
While many people insist that their computer has been infected by a computer virus, today's online threats are more complex than the old forms of malware that people are used to, it has been claimed.
Phishing scams cash in on bank crisis - 10.2.2008
Businesses need to be on the lookout for phishing scams trying to cash in on the current economic crisis gripping the US.
Multiple flaws found in Firefox - 9.24.2008
A number of web security vulnerabilities have been identified in Mozilla's Firefox browser.
Data security strategies are outdated - 9.23.2008
Many businesses are putting sensitive information at risk because of outdated perceptions about data security, a new study has claimed.
Phishers cash in on financial crisis - 9.19.2008
While businesses throughout the US have been holding their breath as stocks tumbled, fraudsters have been working on phishing scams attempting to capitalize on the pervading uncertainty.
Whalers go after big fish - 9.19.2008
The number of whaling attacks - also known as spear phishing - is on the increase, according to reports.
Palin suffers email security breach - 9.18.2008
Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has learned the importance of email security the hard way after hackers hijacked her account.
Brad is the Pitts for email security - 9.18.2008
Searching for Brad Pitt or Beyonce during the lunch break could leave staff in hot water, research has shown.
Aussies hit with nuclear spam campaign - 9.12.2008
Some Sydney residents may be in for a shock when they open their emails to find a message claiming that a nuclear explosion has occurred in a suburb of the city.
Jerusalem and Stoned top virus list - 9.2.2008
An email virus known as Jerasulem has been identified as one of the most successful viruses ever in a list compiled by news.com.au.
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