Security

Half a billion RFID tags shipped world wide

Half a billion RFID tags shipped world wide

More than 565 million high-frequency RFID integrated circuits were shipped in 2005, according to the latest findings of ABI Research's RFID Tag IC Market Sizing Database.
Robert Jaques Aug 31 2006, 9:39AM Security
Bogus Apple iPod spam hides Trojan

Bogus Apple iPod spam hides Trojan

A Trojan horse has been detected in spam emails notifying recipients that they have been charged almost US$500 to pay for a non-existent Apple iPod.
Robert Jaques Aug 30 2006, 9:54AM Security
Trend Micro in SMB recruitment drive

Trend Micro in SMB recruitment drive

Anti-virus vendor, Trend Micro has initiated a reseller recruitment drive to feed its strong growth rates in the SMB market.
Lilia Guan Aug 15 2006, 3:29PM Security
LAN Systems, Watchguard part ways

LAN Systems, Watchguard part ways

After several years of partnership, distributor LAN Systems and security vendor Watchguard have parted ways.
Lilia Guan Aug 10 2006, 2:16PM 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

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