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September 06, 2007 06 Sep'07
Data security breach at Pfizer affects thousands

A Pfizer employee removed files exposing 34,000 people to potential identity fraud, according to the company. It was the third data breach at the company in three months.
September 05, 2007 05 Sep'07
NAC switches, appliances help track users, malware

Some vendors are offering switches and appliances to monitor traffic for malware and unauthorized access, as the NAC market including Cisco NAC and Microsoft NAP sorts itself out.
September 05, 2007 05 Sep'07
Firefox security issues persist despite update

Despite Mozilla's recent Firefox security update, researchers say there's another way attackers could exploit the browser for malicious purposes.
August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07
Rootkit found in older Sony USB device

F-Secure says it discovered rootkit technology in Sony's Micro Vault USM-F fingerprint reader software. The find comes two years after controversy over Sony's DRM technology.

August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
Unified communications slow to change U.S. work culture

Unified communications implementation is still high, but many enterprises have yet to allow users all its advantages.
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
Data archives overview

When a file is lost due to user error, or data is corrupted because of system problems, the affected data can be restored from a backup. An archive is different from a backup because the data may not be used for months, even years, but must be ...
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
SANS: Attackers may be attempting Trend Micro exploits

The SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) warns that attackers may be attempting to exploit flaws in Trend Micro products to hijack computer systems.
August 23, 2007 23 Aug'07
Nokia Intellisync boosts device management

Nokia Intellisync has released updates to its Mobile Suite to enhance remote device support, loss and theft protection, and management capabilities.
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Trend Micro fixes flaws in ServerProtect, PC-cillin

Attackers could tamper with servers and run malicious code by exploiting flaws in Trend Micro's ServerProtect, Anti-Spyware and PC-cillin products. But fixes are available.
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Attackers target two Microsoft security flaws

Symantec warned customers about attacks targeting two Microsoft security flaws -- an unpatched DirectX Media vulnerability and the XML Core Services flaw patched in MS07-042.

August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
Sourcefire acquires open source ClamAV

Sourcefire, maker of the popular Snort open source IDS tool, has acquired ClamAV, an open source email gateway scanning tool.
August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
VMware acquires HIPS provider Determina

VMware, the leader in virtualization software, has acquired Determina, a provider of host IPS technology.
August 19, 2007 19 Aug'07
College campuses prepare for Microsoft Vista challenges

With new Vista machines coming to campus, the IT shops of academia have no choice but to embrace the latest Windows OS and its security implications.
August 17, 2007 17 Aug'07
Wal-Mart deploys new data security system

Wal-Mart Stores has deployed a data security and encryption system to secure data going over its global network.
August 16, 2007 16 Aug'07
TJX profit takes hit over data breach

TJX says it has spent $256 million responding to the massive data breach that exposed 45 million customers to identity fraud, and the bottom line has suffered as a result.
August 15, 2007 15 Aug'07
Latest Microsoft flaws affect Windows, IE, Excel

Microsoft released nine security updates Tuesday -- six of them critical -- for flaws in Internet Explorer, Excel and other programs within the Windows OS.
August 14, 2007 14 Aug'07
Novell to acquire Senforce for endpoint security

Novell is acquiring Senforce, an early network access control supplier, to integrate its endpoint security features and develop an endpoint management suite.
August 14, 2007 14 Aug'07
Apple iPhone to provoke complex mobile attacks, expert warns

Mikko Hypponen, director of antivirus research at F-Secure, said he expects mobile malware attacks to escalate thanks to interest in Apple's iPhone.
August 13, 2007 13 Aug'07
Gartner security summit outlines 'Security 3.0'

Gartner has opened its Sydney Security Summit with a definition of Security 3.0.
August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07
NAS appliance purchase considerations

NAS appliances are frequently touted for bringing convenience and simplicity to network storage. Appliances include their own dedicated disks for storage and RAID, and most NAS appliances can be upgraded with more or larger disks for additional ...
August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07
Sun adds virtual tape library to Thumper

Analysts say the combo of FalconStor's software, Solaris and Thumper is a good sign of integration from Sun after a disorganised year, but it's unclear if users will be convinced.
August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07
VeriSign employee data exposed in laptop theft

Current and former employees of VeriSign were exposed to potential data fraud when a laptop housing their information was stolen from the car of a former employee.
August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07
VoIP vulnerability threatens data

VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data.
August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07
NAS appliance specifications

NAS appliances are noted for their convenience, offering dedicated internal storage that is relatively straightforward to identify and manage. The biggest issue for NAS appliances is avoiding network bottlenecks and supporting expansion without ...
August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07
Cisco warns of critical IOS flaws

Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or remotely execute arbitrary code.
August 07, 2007 07 Aug'07
Subpar security compromises compliance

Pressure to keep trading applications available has nudged security to the back of the development line.
August 03, 2007 03 Aug'07
Discovery of malware cesspool triggers attack fears

Trend Micro researchers say a malware-infested Web server in Russia, linked to several Italian Web sites, could lead to a large-scale attack.
August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07
Apple releases fixes for Mac OS X, iPhone vulnerabilities

Apple Computer has released software patches fixing critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and its newly released iPhone.
August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07
Users make iSCSI Sans with USB keys

Users say that Open-E's iSCSI San software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products.
July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07
Security update fixes Yahoo Widgets flaw

Attackers could exploit a Yahoo Widgets flaw to run malicious code on compromised Windows computers, but a security update is available.
July 30, 2007 30 Jul'07
Most antispam technologies get failing grade

An independent study finds that many enterprises are not satisfied with traditional antispam technologies.
July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07
EMC reports Clariion surge, data archiving slump

EMC's revenues are up this quarter, attributed in part to a big boost in Clariion sales, but CEO Joe Tucci is critical of the company's execution in data archiving.
July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07
Cisco issues warning for wireless LAN controller flaws

Cisco Systems is warning customers of flaws in its wireless LAN controllers that initially crippled a wireless network at Duke University.
July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07
Apple iPhone crack discovered by security researchers

Researchers have found a way to take complete control of the Apple iPhone by sending a user to a malicious Web site.
July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07
New hacking technique exploits common programming error

Researchers at Watchfire Inc. say they discovered a new technique that exploits a common dangling pointer error.
July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07
PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds

Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance.
July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07
Core Security CEO to step down

Paul Paget, the CEO of penetration testing software vendor Core Security Technologies said he is better-suited for start-ups
July 22, 2007 22 Jul'07
Black Hat Las Vegas 2007: Special news coverage

SearchSecurity.com covers all the controversy at this year's show with news, features, podcasts, interviews, exploits and more direct from Las Vegas.
July 18, 2007 18 Jul'07
For Boeing, data security, network access still hazy

Boeing is trying to reshape its network security architecture to better protect sensitive systems from threats without degrading employee productivity.
July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07
CDP platform purchase considerations

Busy IT organizations are employing continuous data protection (CDP) technologies to guard data on the fly, essentially eliminating the backup window and allowing granular file and system restoration -- sometimes down to the individual disk write ...
July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07
Zero-day auction site complicates security efforts, IT pros say

WabiSabiLabi, the eBay-like marketplace for zero-day flaws, will make it tougher for companies to ward off attackers, some IT security professionals say.
July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07
Oracle plans 46 security updates for database, software

Attackers could tamper with database servers and host operating systems by exploiting flaws across Oracle's product line.
July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07
CDP platform specifications

Continuous data protection (CDP) products track changes to files and data -- typically in real time -- recording activity and allowing recovery to an extremely granular level. This effectively reduces backup windows and restore points, allowing busy...
July 16, 2007 16 Jul'07
Oracle's July 2007 CPU has 45 security fixes

Oracle stuffed 45 security updates into its July 2007 CPU, fixing flaws across its product line attackers could exploit remotely to compromise corporate databases.
July 13, 2007 13 Jul'07
Antispyware legislation gets tepid reviews

Congress is debating three different bills that would punish spyware pushers, but some IT professionals have their doubts about legislation as a solution to the problem.
July 12, 2007 12 Jul'07
Zero-day auction site highlights ethical debate

A new auction site plans to cash in on flaw research. Executive Editor Dennis Fisher explores if it's a viable business model and if research should be sold to the highest bidder.
July 10, 2007 10 Jul'07
United in threat management part three: how scared are you?

Wrapping up his look at unified threat management, Ian Yates wonders if the technique will help you sleep better at night.
July 09, 2007 09 Jul'07
Microsoft July updates for critical Excel, Windows and .NET flaws

Of the six security updates Microsoft released Tuesday, experts expressed the most concern about a critical glitch in the .NET Framework that could leave client machines and Web servers open to attack.
July 09, 2007 09 Jul'07
Data breaches, compliance drive intellectual property protection

Recent high profile data breaches and compliance pressures are forcing companies to spend more on technology to protect intellectual property, according to a new study.
July 09, 2007 09 Jul'07
Google buy shakes up email archiving

Google's acquisition of Postini will boost adoption of Gmail, pushing email archiving players to add support for hosted applications.