Infosecurity News
Malware report reveals popularity of Windows shortcut exploits
Monthly malware statistics released by Kaspersky Labs shows that malicious programs targeting the recently patched Windows shortcut vulnerability were among the most popular during August.
Indirect facial recognition goes real-time
Although facial biometrics is in widespread use in airports, railway stations, and other transport hubs across the UK, the system generally only works in real time when the person is either facing the camera or at a slight angle.
McDonald's Fillet-o-phishing campaign lures users
Sophos warns computer users not to complete the survey offered in a phishing email disguised as a McDonald's survey
More revelations in the Mariposa botnet saga
More details are now emerging about the complex saga involving the Mariposa botnet since the alleged author of the malware - Iserdo - was arrested in Slovenia in late July.
New Zeus campaign uses FedEx notice scam
Security firm McAfee has alerted the online community to a new Zeus botnet attack using bogus FedEx notification emails.
Datacentre managers ignore consulting advice
IT departments are hiring more datacentre consultants but many ignore their advice, according to research from Dynamics Market.
Is ArcSight the next security-related acquisition target?
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal says that ArcSight may be in the cross-hairs of some large software/hardware vendors looking to spend some of that pent up cash on its security software portfolio.
We can work it out, RIM tells India over access demands
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has offered to set up an industry forum to address the Indian government's concerns about its products' unhackability.
Infected USB drive 'significantly compromised' Pentagon computers
US defence officials have admitted for the first time that malware on a USB stick "significantly compromised" classified Pentagon computers in 2008.
Infected USB drive "significantly compromised" Pentagon computers
Department of Defense officials have admitted for the first time that malware on a USB stick "significantly compromised" classified Pentagon computers in 2008.
Computer users warned as fake AV attack spreads
Sophos urges users not to click on suspicious email attachments from unknown sources
Interview: IBM UK chief executive Stephen Leonard
Talk to most IT suppliers and they are determined to tell you what they are – the biggest, best or most successful of their kind.
DLL hijacking bug hits Microsoft Windows
A large and growing list of applications appear to be vulnerable to a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) hijacking exploit, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory.
DLL hijacking bug hits Microsoft Windows
A large and growing list of applications appear to be vulnerable to a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) hijacking exploit, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory.
Hackers see opportunities in the cloud
A survey conducted among IT professionals and hackers at last month’s DEF CON reveals concerns over cloud vendor security, and an opportunity for hackers.
Africa safer than UK for web browsing
The UK ranked 30th in the most dangerous places to surf the web across the globe, according to research by internet security firm AVG.
Hackers see opportunities in the cloud
A survey conducted among IT professionals and hackers at last month’s DEF CON reveals concerns over cloud vendor security, and an opportunity for hackers.
Royal Wolverhampton NHS trust loses patient data
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust lost a CD containing the unencrypted records of 112 patients from the intensive care unit of New Cross Hospital's heart and lung unit, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has found.
LANDesk to be acquired by private equity firm
Endpoint security provider LANDesk has announced plans to be purchased from its parent company by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm.
Forgotten password is top complaint to IT helpdesks
Lost passwords are the biggest headache for IT helpdesks, according to a survey by Diskeeper and research firm Vanson Bourne.
