All Security Software News - January 2007

TomTom users struck by malware, risk Windows crash

Internet security firm Sophos has warned TomTom users of a Trojan virus that can infect their PCs when the satellite navigation system is connected to their machines.

NHS security dilemma as smartcards shared

Trust goes against guidelines in high-pressure A&E department

Automatic exceptions: IPsec bypass

  • News
  • Date: 30 January 2007
In this excerpt from Mark Minasi's book, Mastering Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Edition for SP1 and R2 , Mark shares his thoughts on IPsec bypass, a technology in Windows Firewall that requires both your client and their machine to be authenticated prior to accessing your network.

TJX faces lawsuit over data breach

A class action lawsuit against TJX accuses the retailer of negligence for not doing enough to secure customer data and for keeping quiet about the breach for a month.

Symantec to acquire Altiris for $830 million

Symantec says it will bolster its endpoint security position with the acquisition of IT management software firm Altiris.

NEC foils spam IP phone calls

NEC has unveiled a technique it claims will prevent spam IP phone calls bothering users.

Users call for tougher security for online banking

RSA, the security division of EMC, has released the findings of its fourth annual Financial Institution Consumer Online Fraud Survey, and the results show that customers want stronger online security methods.

The hospitality industry shows an appetite for customer-facing technologies

Business Focus is a weekly column providing at-a-glance statistics and commentary on spending priorities and trends in particular sectors. This week we look at the hotel and catering industry.

Threats to physical security

  • News
  • Date: 26 January 2007
Tip No. 6 in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."

Social engineering

  • News
  • Date: 26 January 2007
The fith tip in our series "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
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