Security

Skype spyware spam scam slammed

Skype spyware spam scam slammed

Users have been warned of a new phishing scam that is being distributed via spam emails purporting to come from Skype.
Robert Jaques Aug 10 2006, 11:12AM Security
JFK assassination spam scam exposed

JFK assassination spam scam exposed

IT security experts have warned computer users to be wary of an email claiming to come from a dying KGB agent, offering to pass on secrets of the John F Kennedy assassination.
Robert Jaques Aug 10 2006, 11:08AM Security
AOL launches free anti-virus software

AOL launches free anti-virus software

AOL online division it launched a free anti-virus program for online users, providing real-time scanning and hourly updates.
Staff Writers Aug 8 2006, 9:38AM Security
Skype teams up with McAfee

Skype teams up with McAfee

Internet communications company Skype has certified McAfee’s suite of anti-virus software.
Lara Williams Aug 7 2006, 9:27AM Security
Firewall and Trend Micro split

Firewall and Trend Micro split

Distributor Firewall Systems and Trend Micro have parted ways following a restructure of the security vendor's channel program.
Lilia Guan Aug 4 2006, 12:55PM Security
Symantec launches new online training

Symantec launches new online training

Security vendor Symantec has launched new online training modules combining the security vendor's content with that of storage outfit, Veritas.
Lilia Guan Aug 3 2006, 2:53PM Security
Check Point waves pure-play flag

Check Point waves pure-play flag

Check Point is the only major pure-play security company left, if CEO and founder Gil Shwed is to be believed.
Tim Lohman Aug 3 2006, 12:49PM Security
Virus epidemic due to hit in August

Virus epidemic due to hit in August

Virus epidemic could hit in August, a month traditionally known for virus epidemics, according to Kaspersky Labs.
Staff Writers Aug 2 2006, 2:59PM Security
Viral email traffic falls but threat remains

Viral email traffic falls but threat remains

Clandestine threats are on the rise, despite a dramatic reduction in virus
traffic.
Tom Young Aug 2 2006, 11:05AM Security
Top prevalent malware threats

Top prevalent malware threats

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has revealed that the Netsky-P worm, first seen in March 2004, remains the most widespread piece of malware travelling via email around the world.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2006, 9:26AM Security
Symantec to move to SaaS

Symantec to move to SaaS

Symantec will move to a full software-as-a-service model, but partners will continue to play a role in the sales channel, the security vendor has said.
Tim Lohman Jul 31 2006, 12:40PM Security
PayPal, Ebay focus of phising scams

PayPal, Ebay focus of phising scams

PayPal and Ebay users are copping the brunt of the current storm of phising emails according to Sophos.
Staff Writers Jul 28 2006, 11:53AM Security
Wifi links vulnerable even with encryption

Wifi links vulnerable even with encryption

Free tools crack WEP and WPA with ease, McAfee expert warns.
Marc Delehanty Jul 27 2006, 12:04PM Security
Entrust buys antifraud startup business signatures

Entrust buys antifraud startup business signatures

Authentication vendor Entrust Thursday announced it has acquired antifraud startup Business Signatures in a US$55 million cash and stock deal.
Kevin McLaughlin Jul 24 2006, 10:24AM Security
Security sector rethinks common virus names

Security sector rethinks common virus names

The anti virus sector has changed its Common Malware Enumeration (CME) programme that aims to prevent confusion about malware names in major virus and worm outbreaks.
Tom Sanders Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Scam emails promise cure for AIDS

Scam emails promise cure for AIDS

IT security watchers reported today that 419 scammers have been sending emails that claim to offer details of a cure for AIDS.
Robert Jaques Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Gartner slams government security guidelines

Gartner slams government security guidelines

Analyst firm Gartner has dismissed a tightening of security rules for US government agencies as a mere "public relations response" to recent high-profile incidents.
Tom Sanders Jul 21 2006, 2:20PM Security
Tech analysis: securing information from insiders

Tech analysis: securing information from insiders

There's lots of talk in the industry about how companies can guard against outside IT and network threats, however there's also a need to shield themselves from tech-savvy 'insiders'.
Mario Morejon Jul 21 2006, 10:04AM Security
Firewall signs up Aruba

Firewall signs up Aruba

Firewall Systems has stepped up its mobility offering with the signing of mobility software vendor Aruba Networks.
Lilia Guan Jul 19 2006, 1:40PM Security
Security policy heart of ID protection

Security policy heart of ID protection

Gartner has called for an increased focus on organisational security policies following a spate of ID theft cases.
Staff Writers Jul 18 2006, 5:02PM Security

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