Security News

Torvalds: Linux ready to go green 31 Jan 2008 14:50 GMT
Developer of the Linux kernel says improvements in power-management, energy-diagnosis tools are in the offing. The infrastructure and tools required to make Linux a green operating system are now in place, according to Linux leader Linus Torvalds, who was in Melbourne this week attending Australia's largest Linux conference....
Source: ZDNet

Spyware forum: Computer users often to blame for problems 31 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
Although some estimates are that spyware issues in the U.S. are decreasing, malware writers are still winning out because users -- afraid of change -- cling to outdated antivirus software and older, less-secure operating systems, antispyware experts said.

Source: Computerworld

Microsoft adds new security APIs to Vista, XP 31 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
Microsoft has included new security-related APIs in soon-to-be-released service packs for Windows Vista and XP to expand the use of Data Execution Prevention, an anti-exploit technology.

Source: Computerworld

Critical flaws found in MySpace, Facebook ActiveX controls 31 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
Flawed ActiveX controls used to upload photos on the popular social networking sites Facebook and MySpace can be used by hackers to snatch control of Windows PCs, according to security researchers.

Source: Computerworld

FTC goes after alleged MySpace hijackers 31 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
The FTC says the suspects diverted users of MySpace.com to other Web sites and barraged them with ads to earn advertising commissions.

Source: Computerworld

New Skype bug opens users to easy hijack, says researcher 31 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
Although Skype Ltd. today plugged another critical flaw in its software, vulnerability researcher Aviv Raff said that another problem, this one in the SkypeFind feature, can be used to inject attack script on systems.

Source: Computerworld

Problems with airport security? Tell TSA on its new blog 31 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
The Transportation Safety Administration has created a blog to allow air passengers to ask questions and provide feedback about the airport screening process.

Source: Computerworld

Why Real ID is a flawed idea 31 Jan 2008 12:00 GMT
Internet Attorney Sophia Cope says the new law will do more harm than good and the better idea is for Congress to revisit a fundamentally flawed law. The government claims that driver's license "reform" will help combat illegal immigration and generally protect national security, but it fails to...
Source: ZDNet

Security perimeter? What security perimeter? 31 Jan 2008 12:00 GMT
In the fight against security breaches, PGP Chief Executive Phil Dunkelberger cautions that encryption by itself is not the answer. One of the questions I'm frequently asked is, "If perimeter-based data security strategies are breaking down, why aren't more companies using encryption to protect their confidential information?" ...
Source: ZDNet

Opinion: 8 Growing Risks of Employee Home Offices 30 Jan 2008 14:00 GMT
Jay Cline believes employees shouldn't be surprised to receive a home visit from a corporate auditor if they want to continue working on confidential data at home.