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Security budgets in a downturn
...disgruntled ex-employees or opportunistic ‘dustbin raiders’ exploiting Zombie accounts for both financial gain and malicious purposes. Failure to safeguard confidential internal and customer data can expose a company to a multitude of regulatory... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/david_lacey/2009/04/security_budgets_in_a_downturn.html
Cybercriminals will exploit the cloud in 2009, report says
...59 The "cloud" will increasingly be used for malicious purposes in 2009, according to a report by security firm...Internet Applications (RIAs) such as Flash for malicious purposes. With an explosion of demand for applications... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/01/26/234419/cybercriminals-will-exploit-the-cloud-in-2009-report.htm
RFID: Doing things against the law is against the law (in Washington anyway)
...Washington anyway) A new bill introduced in the state of Washington has outlawed the use of RFID technologies for malicious purposes. Anyone caught scanning a person remotely "without his or her knowledge and consent, for the purpose of fraud... http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/the-data-trust-blog/2008/03/rfid-doing-things-against-the.html
Most ‘malicious’ websites are legit
...from online threats, many users were compromised by this scam that stole confidential user login credentials for malicious purposes. Dilbert Sudoku Puzzler Dilbert Sudoku Puzzler http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/01/23/229064/Most-malicious-websites-are-legit.htm
IT security is more than dealing with viruses
...to reroute DNS requests to a malicious DNS server. Network management tools Designed to be installed for malicious purposes, these applications are used to change network settings, break network security, or cause other forms of network... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/02/09/209002/it-security-is-more-than-dealing-with-viruses.htm
RSA 2007: Spyware cashes in quietly
...is software that covertly gathers information through a user's internet connection without their knowledge for malicious purposes. "It is financially motivated and it takes advantage of human nature," said Eschelbeck. Spyware steals system... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/10/25/227721/rsa-2007-spyware-cashes-in-quietly.htm
Microsoft picks nCipher for authentication solution
...developers to prove their products' authenticity and to show that the software has not been modified, potentially for malicious purposes. "Authenticode is a critical technology for helping to build confidence and trust in computing," said David... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/08/07/226057/microsoft-picks-ncipher-for-authentication-solution.htm
Securing Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
...ActiveX controls were not intended to be malicious, but some hackers have figured out how to use the controls for malicious purposes. In Internet Explorer 7, all built-in ActiveX controls are disabled by default. When a user accesses a Web... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/07/18/225614/Securing-Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-7.htm
Firefox security issues persist despite update
...security update, two researchers warn that there's another way attackers could exploit the popular browser for malicious purposes. The underlying file type handling issues which are truly the heart of the issue have not been addressed. ... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/05/226589/firefox-security-issues-persist-despite-update.htm
TippingPoint adds free anti-phishing to its IPS
...masquerades as a legitimate organisation to obtain personal or financial information from an individual and use it for malicious purposes. Since phishing scams usually appear to originate from a trustworthy source, often by using spoofed e-mails... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2005/10/11/212255/tippingpoint-adds-free-anti-phishing-to-its-ips.htm
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4/29: Trojan.Asnoms!inf Detects Files Modified For Malicious Purposes
... eSecurityPlanet.com Alerts All Alerts» 4/29: Trojan.Asnoms!inf Detects Files Modified For Malicious Purposes April 29, 2008 Submit Feedback » More by Author » Trojan.Asnoms!inf is a detection for files... http://www.esecurityplanet.com/alerts/article.php/3743646/429-TrojanAsnomsinf-Detects-Files-Modified-For-Malicious-Purposes.htm
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The Intersection of Security & Compliance: The New Risk Assessment
...up to 25 years and be required to pay fines of up to $250,000 if they disclose protected health information for malicious purposes or for financial gain. The HIPAA regulation covers two basic elements, privacy and security and compliance deadlines... http://www.findwhitepapers.com/whitepaper697/
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