Scammers skulking on social networking sites - 11.11.2008
Criminals are increasingly turning to social networking sites to commit identity theft and fraud, it has been claimed.
Voting 'needs a paper trail' - 11.4.2008
As Americans head to the polls today, one research team has warned that different types of electronic voting machines used throughout the country all have their own vulnerabilities.
Microsoft in legal battle over piracy 'nagware' - 10.30.2008
A Chinese citizen has filed a civil lawsuit against Microsoft after the Windows Genuine Advantage software was installed on his computer as part of an automatic update.
Analyst finds SQL flaw in Google Adwords - 10.30.2008
There could be a resurgence in the number of attacks launched through Google services, one analyst has claimed.
Microsoft patches ahead of Windows 7 pre-beta launch - 10.28.2008
Microsoft yesterday (October 27th) issued a patch for a network security vulnerability identified in the pre-beta version of the Windows 7 operating system.
Google slammed for poor disclosure - 10.28.2008
Following the publication of a new data security vulnerability affecting the recently shipped Android phone, Cnet has explained the reasoning of the leak.
Voting systems easily hacked, says expert - 10.22.2008
Voting systems in New Jersey, Pennsylvania can be hacked using a number of different attacks, a network security expert has warned.
Hackers pull ahead - 10.16.2008
The security industry is in danger of losing ground to hackers as they extend the number, scope and complexity of new attacks, it has been warned.
Four critical flaws identified in monthly updates - 10.10.2008
Microsoft has identified four critical security vulnerabilities in its monthly round of software updates.
Hackers descend on YouTube - 10.10.2008
Computer hackers are using fake YouTube videos to spread viruses and other forms of malware, it has emerged.
ING and others hit by web forgery - 9.30.2008
The ING Direct website is one of four major commercial sites to fall victim to a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) web security attack.
AARP hacked to spread porn - 9.19.2008
AARP has been subjected to a mass botnet campaign to spread pornographic content, MX Logic has found.
Databases are vulnerable to attack - 9.17.2008
Businesses need to be aware that internet architecture could leave them open to a wide range of attacks, a new report has claimed.
Analysts forecast rise in Rock Phish exploits - 9.15.2008
Network security analysts have warned that there may be a rise in the number of phishing scams being launched by the Rock Phish fraud ring.
Microsoft defends phone home feature - 9.15.2008
A feature in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 browser which suggests sites to visit based on the URLs entered into the software has been defended by the firm.
UTM: the new trend in network security - 9.11.2008
UTTo combat emerging threats to network security, firms need to adopt a unified approach to identifying and blocking attacks against their systems, a report to be published later this month will show.
The Chrome comes off - 9.4.2008
With Google's new browser jusy days old, web security researchers are continuing to take the shine off Chrome.
Chrome vulnerable to carpet bombing - 9.3.2008
Web filters in Google's new Chrome browser can be circumvented, leaving users vulnerable to a carpet-bombing attack, ZDNet has warned.
Student files exposed on web - 8.19.2008
The confidential information of up to 34,000 students was published online for seven weeks following a mix up at the Princeton Review, it has been revealed.
Social networking sites in security struggles - 8.19.2008
A number of security holes have been identified in the social networking site MySpace it has been revealed.
Hackers using fake antivirus products - 8.15.2008
Computer hackers are trying to compromise network security using fake antivirus products which clandestinely install malware on machines using the software.
Windows still vulnerable to critical flaws - 8.15.2008
Windows machines are still vulnerable to a range of security flaws that the company has failed to address.
VMware network security bug locks out users - 8.13.2008
Users of VMware virtualized servers have experienced difficulty logging in after a network security bug locked their accounts, according to vnunet.com.
Hackers focus on Twitter - 8.1.2008
Internet hackers could be taking advantage of a vulnerability in Twitter which allows them to access the sensitive data of user accounts, it has been revealed.
Firms need to look at URLs - 7.30.2008
Employees and those configuring web filters need to be aware that many web addresses are not as legitimate as they appear to be, IT World has warned.
Small firms overlooking security - 7.29.2008
Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are overlooking network security because they do not feel they are well-known enough to be targeted.
New vulnerability unveiled in BEA WebLogic - 7.28.2008
A new buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the BEA WebLogic application server, according to the Tech Republic weekly network security bulletin.
New network security tech touted - 7.25.2008
A new network security technology that uses metrics and pathways to predict where attacks might come from has been touted by scientists and analysts.
Banking sector suffering from design flaws - 7.24.2008
Design flaws in banks' websites are leaving them open to a wide range of security attacks including identity theft and fraud, it has been indicated.
Police to employ NZ hacker - 7.17.2008
A New Zealand computer hacker responsible for a botnet virus which stole millions of dollars from private bank accounts may be employed by police looking to catch other cyber-criminals.
Going global requires strong network security - 7.11.2008
Companies enacting a global business strategy must make sure they develop strong network security practices as well, SC Magazine has insisted.
Microsoft warns of Office bug - 7.8.2008
Businesses have been alerted to a flaw in the Microsoft Office software suite which could lead to network security breaches.
Hackers infect Sony website - 7.7.2008
Computer hackers have breached network security and planted malicious code on Sony PlayStation webpages, according to reports.
Online antivirus sales surpass physical purchase - 7.2.2008
The majority of antivirus products are now being purchased online, new research has indicated.
Phishers target Google Calendar - 7.1.2008
The Google Calendar application is one of the latest online services to be used in phishing scams.
Researchers warn of new IE 6 attack - 6.27.2008
IT security researchers have warned that Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) 6 web browser may be at risk from a new unpatched vulnerability.
Firms warned of Facebook risks - 6.25.2008
Company data security may be at risk as employees fall victim to phishing scams operating on social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
Anti-virus solution comes with a catch - 6.19.2008
Advice from Kaspersky Lab on recovering files affected by the Gpcode.ak virus comes with a catch – users must not have turned off their PC.
Companies warned of web security risks - 6.13.2008
Firms operating online with high-end web applications need to take a robust stance on data security from the outset, according to one analyst.
