Infosecurity News
Indian security agencies seek internet telephony ban
US government officials are reported to be watching India with interest, where the government has taken the major national security step of recommending a ban on international internet telephony until a system to trace the calls is in place.
EPIC: Obama must try harder on electronic privacy
Eight months into its first year, the Obama administration could still try harder when it comes to electronic privacy and digital rights, according to a report card issued by an advocacy group.
Mobile/cloud workforce security issues covered in webinar recording
An informative webinar - in which BigFix, Trend Micro and one of their joint customers in the healthcare sector looked at some of the problems in the mobile workforce and allied IT security sectors - was a great success this Thursday.
Microsoft releases tools exposing software security vulnerabilities
Microsoft is releasing new tools to expose security vulnerabilities in new and updated software.
Number of malicious websites up 233% in H1 2009
The Websense Security Labs report on the state of internet security for the first half of 2009, has found that the number of malicious websites has increased 233% over the last six months, and 671% over the last year.
Infosecurity weekly brief - September 15, 2009
Breaches, threats, protections and security directions - we summarise what's been happening in the world of information security over the past week.
Job seekers at risk of ID theft
Andy Gooday, founder of MrBrandAcademy.com, a job seeker training company, says that three percent of job seekers are at risk of ID theft because of the data they include in their CVs. To help job hunters with their data security, Gooday has teamed up with Phil Butler, the well-known cybercrime expert, to publish a free training guide.
Commuter matching website highly vulnerable to SQL injections
RideMatch.info, a website used by several California-based companies and transportation boards to match commuters on similar routes, has been found to be potentially vulnerable to massive SQL injections that could result in the disclosure of users' personal data.
Apple under fire over anti-phishing feature
Apple has come in for criticism on user forums for a new anti-fraud and anti-phishing warning system seen in its Safari Mobile web browser for the iPhone. Forum users report that the feature - seen in v3.1 of the iPhone's operating system - is less than consistent.
Gemalto acquires Trusted Logic
Gemalto, the French digital security firm, has acquired Trusted Logic, a provider of security software for mobile devices.
Quocirca publishes report on strong authentication
Fran Howarth, a principal analyst with Quocirca, the business and IT analysis research firm, has penned a report on strong authentication.
One third of businesses failing to protect sensitive data transfers
Research just released by Computerlinks, a UK distributor of IT security and internet technology products, shows that a sizeable number of businesses are failing to protect their most sensitive data.
UFO hacker Gary McKinnon to learn of Supreme Court appeal
Self-confessed hacker Gary McKinnon, who gained unauthorised access to multiple Pentagon computer systems, will learn this week whether an application for an appeal in his case will be heard by the Supreme Court, the new highest court in the UK.
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Fake anti-virus team exploits September 11 anniversary
Online scams related to holidays, global events, and popular news stories are common, but September 11 scammers really scraped the bottom of the moral barrel last week. Scareware scammers are using the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks to sell their fake anti-virus software to unsuspecting users.
Low-cost security tag for mobile phones
An Edinburgh-based company has developed a relatively low-cost security tag that alerts users when a linked mobile phone moves more than 25 metres away. The Bluetooth-enabled keyring tab - known as Nio - comes with its own USB-rechargeable battery and sells for around £40.
Wigan council lost personal data on children and teenagers
Wigan Council has been been forced to sign an undertaking with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) following the theft of a laptop, which resulted into the personal data on around 43 000 children and teenagers being potentially open to abuse.
Security software spending up 4% in 2010
Security software budgets are expected to grow 4% in 2010, and security services budgets could grow almost 3%, according to Gartner.
Home Gateway broadband and networking hub reaches fruition
After four years in gestation, the Home Gateway (HG) - an intelligent broadband/networking interface device designed to act as a hub for homes and small offices - is reaching fruition.
Barclays fined £2.45m after IT errors
Barclays' investment arm has been fined £2.45m by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for failing to report its investment details correctly.
