Security News

Browser blame game continues over Windows zero-day flaw 12 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
The debate over who is at fault for a Windows zero-day vulnerability continues, with Microsoft saying it's not responsible for the issue and Mozilla making plans to patch Firefox -- even though it accepts no blame for the flaw, either.

Source: Computerworld

Greek spying case uncovers first phone switch rootkit 12 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
The Greek mobile phone spying scandal has highlighted the security weaknesses in decades-old telecommunications systems, according to a report.

Source: Computerworld

Bootable disc eliminates viruses for safer banking 12 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
The end-user simply slips a special CD into the PC and reboots it. Instead of the usual operating system loading at boot, the Bank on Secure System software loads first. Once loaded a browser opens followed by a graphical keyboard for added security.

Source: Computerworld

Interpol chief wants databases to track criminals 12 Jul 2007 11:00 GMT
Interpol's secretary general tells CNET News.com that his agency should be a central hub for tracking international travelers and compiling fingerprints from criminal suspects.
Source: ZDNet

FBI data mining programs target more than just terrorists, DOJ says 12 Jul 2007 04:50 GMT
In a report to Congress this week, the Department of Justice said the FBI is using data mining programs to track everyone from potential terrorists to people who file fraudulent auto insurance claims.

Source: Computerworld

U.K. commissioner blames CEOs for data breaches 11 Jul 2007 15:28 GMT
"How can laptops holding details of customer accounts be used away from the office without strong encryption?" Richard Thomas scolds.
Source: ZDNet

Don't be so quick to click that Web page 11 Jul 2007 14:11 GMT
If you thought e-mail threats were a pain, that's nothing. Trend Micro's Raimund Genes talks about the latest Net-borne danger to the computing world.
Source: ZDNet

Power companies include IT in disaster planning 11 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
This week's World Conference on Disaster Management bought together security managers from all areas of government and commerce. Among those faced with unique challenges in case of trouble: the people in charge of getting the juice to the rest of us.

Source: Computerworld

Israeli security firm reports huge spike in PDF spam 11 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
Spammers have turned to the use of PDF-based e-mail messages to try to slip under the security radar and get their messages through to unsuspecting recipients.

Source: Computerworld

Start-up unveils anti-malware browsing add-on 11 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
Start-up company Haute Secure, which was founded by four former Microsoft employees, has released a beta version of a real-time malware-blocking tool that also stops malicious content from reaching PCs.