Apple fixes more QuickTime media flaws   13 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
Apple released yet another patch for its QuickTime media player today, killing of most of the app's ability to play Flash files.

Source: Computerworld

Sophisticated Trojan loots business bank accounts   13 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
An impressively sophisticated piece of malware -- one capable of creditably mimicking human behavior -- is wreaking havoc on banks on two continents.

Source: Computerworld

Cookie forgery tools pose danger, says researcher   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
Two open-source tools that sniff network traffic for cookies and use the data to send the stolen files back to Web sites could allow hackers to impersonate users, a security expert said.

Source: Computerworld

Microsoft ends year by patching 11 bugs   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
Microsoft today issued seven security bulletins to patch 11 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and other parts of the OS. Two of the flaws are already being exploited.

Source: Computerworld

How Does Your Email Security Solution Measure Up?   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
(Source: Postini) Postini commissioned Osterman Research to conduct a study of organizations and assess the performance of on-demand and on-premise email security solutions. Watch this informative webinar where Osterman will share what they have uncovered in their research of ten best-in-class email security solutions. Also hear how Univar, a leading chemical distributor, has deployed a highly effective email security solution that has led to significantly improved IT productivity.

Source: Computerworld

A Guide to Understanding Hosted and Managed Messaging   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
(Source: Postini) Organizations can manage their messaging systems in several ways: on-premise, hosted service, or a hybrid approach. Osterman Research offers an unbiased analysis of the key elements that must be considered by decision makers as they evaluate options for managing their messaging systems.

Source: Computerworld

Data breach prompts Ohio pact with McAfee for SafeBoot   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
The state of Ohio has agreed to provide data encryption software to all state offices as part of an effort to avoid another massive data breach.

Source: Computerworld

Group wants WTO complaint filed against China for censorship   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
A California free speech group wants the U.S. government to bring a WTO complaint against China for Internet censorship.

Source: Computerworld

How dangerous user behavior puts networks at risk   11 Dec 2007 14:00 GMT
What keeps you up at night? How about the blending of home/work activities, careless password management, unauthorized equipment, company data moved to thumb drives and poor user security awareness?

Source: Computerworld

Tracking tech predicted to boom in Europe   11 Dec 2007 13:49 GMT
Business needs, personal security concerns will drive adoption of wireless tracking tech, says Juniper Research. Technology for wirelessly tracking vehicles and people is predicted to take off in Western Europe throughout the next five years. Business needs and personal security concerns will generate $4.85 billion in spending...
Source: ZDNet