Screen-blocking systems stop prying eyes
You've probably been in this situation before: A colleague strolls up behind your computer during work hours and your personal e-mail is in view.
Jeremy Kirk | 28 Jul | Read more
You've probably been in this situation before: A colleague strolls up behind your computer during work hours and your personal e-mail is in view.
Jeremy Kirk | 28 Jul | Read more
McAfee's latest version of its managed security service includes new features that let companies scan their Web sites for vulnerabilities as well as check for compliance with payment-card industry standards for handling financial data.
Jeremy Kirk | 21 Jul | Read more
About one in six consumers have at some time acted on a spam message, affirming the economic incentive for spammers to keep churning out millions of obnoxious pitches per day, according to a new survey.
Jeremy Kirk | 15 Jul | Read more
British authorities have launched an investigation into the recent cyberattacks that crippled Web sites in the U.S. and South Korea, as the trail to find the perpetrators stretches around the world.
Jeremy Kirk | 15 Jul | Read more
Twitter is suspending the accounts of some users whose computers have fallen victim to a well-known piece of malicious software that has targeted other sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
Jeremy Kirk | 13 Jul | Read more
As German banks layer more security into their online banking procedures, security vendor Gemalto has launched a device it says makes completing transactions easier.
Jeremy Kirk | 26 Jun | Read more
An overwhelming majority of Web sites promoted through spam are hosted in China at service providers that many times choose to ignore complaints and allow illegal activity, according to research from the University of Alabama.
Jeremy Kirk | 27 Jun | Read more
Adobe Systems has released a patch for its Shockwave Player to fix a critical vulnerability, the company wrote on its security blog on Tuesday.
Jeremy Kirk | 25 Jun | Read more
Symantec has taken a relatively hands-off approach with its integration of hosted messaging provider MessageLabs since its acquisition of the company in November 2008, according to MessageLabs' former CEO.
Jeremy Kirk | 25 Jun | Read more
As mobile users are more frequently pestered by SMS spam, one security vendor is applying its experience in stopping e-mail spam for mobile networks.
Jeremy Kirk | 24 Jun | Read more
The European Union is refining a set of guidelines that would strengthen its ability to respond to computer security crises as well as ensure Internet infrastructure in member countries is more resilient.
Jeremy Kirk | 19 Jun | Read more
Nations increasingly touched by cyberattacks are still in the very early stages of figuring out how to deal with incidents that could escalate into critical national security threats.
Jeremy Kirk | 18 Jun | Read more
The European Commission is seeking to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and private industry worldwide as well as increase penalties for those engaged in cybercrime, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Jeremy Kirk | 11 Jun | Read more
Cash machines around the world are hosting malware that can harvest a person's card details for use in fraud, a situation that could worsen as the malware becomes more sophisticated, according to a security researcher.
Jeremy Kirk | 06 Jun | Read more
Cybercriminals are improving a malicious software program that can be installed on ATMs running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system that records sensitive card details, according to security vendor Trustwave.
Jeremy Kirk | 04 Jun | Read more