SMBs giving security bigger slice of budget pie - 1.6.2009
A new report from a research firm has found large corporations and SMBs will be using a bigger percentage of their IT budgets toward security this year.
Gaza strip conflict spurs cyberattack - 1.2.2009
Last weekend, more than 300 Israeli websites have been defaced in massive cyberattacks in a form of retaliation for the brutal conflict emerging between the Jewish state and Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.
DOS attack for smartphones possible - 1.2.2009
A German security researcher has shown how a malicious text message may be used as a denial-of-service (DOS) attack for some Nokia smartphones that is now prompting some security providers to release updated software.
Big network security threat in 09: angry employee - 12.30.2008
While network security has evolved to block botnets and various phishing attacks, there is still no cure for the "malicious insider" with the knowledge and the will to take down a company from the comfort of their cubicle.
Childs stands trial for hijacking San Francisco network - 12.29.2008
A San Francisco superior court ruled yesterday that there is enough evidence for Terry Childs, a former network administrator, to stand trial for allegedly hijacking the city's online system he helped design.
Some attacks in 09 may target hardware - 12.26.2008
While so much network security revolves around securing software, programs and applications, one inventive hack from the past year may lead to more innovation in phishing attacks in 2009.
Microsoft holiday present: another warning - 12.24.2008
Just in time for the holidays, Microsoft released a security advisory warning late on Monday of a new vulnerability in SQL Server.
TCP flooder program released for free - 12.18.2008
An Italian researcher has given the world a free hacking tool to assist in testing the security of networks against DoS attacks.
Malware targets immigrants - 12.15.2008
More than half of the businesses offering banking services commonly used by immigrants are actively infected with malware, according to a new study.
Passwords are not strong enough for cyber security - 12.10.2008
A government panel charged with the task of evaluating cyber security has suggested security based on passwords isn't strong enough and that networked agencies should employ "strong authentication."
Next year, the cyberattacks will be? - 12.9.2008
TechNewsWorld is celebrating the holidays by issuing a prediction of cybercrime people may expect in 2009.
Future attacks will target data - 12.9.2008
More software and security companies are turning their attention to creating secure spaces for data in the hope of defending against future attacks.
America losing cybercrime battle - 12.8.2008
A new report, to be released today, reveals the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not done enough to secure the nation from cyberattacks, especially ones launched at government agencies.
Corporate gap in managing cyber risks - 12.8.2008
A survey has found 36 percent of corporate board directors are directly involved with managing information security and cyber risks.
Report shows most PCs vulnerable for attack - 12.4.2008
Despite warnings from Microsoft and pop-up messages about newer versions of software, less than two percent of Windows machines are fully patched, according to a new study.
Mytob worm found in London hospital computers - 12.1.2008
Three London hospitals have started an investigation into how a 2005 worm, which infected computers two weeks ago, forced the shutdown of its network despite having McAfee antivirus software installed.
Keeping gray hats safe - 11.27.2008
Network security researchers have been given advice on how to avoid legal pitfalls, following the publication of a new guide by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
Employees an enterprise liability - 11.26.2008
There has been a marked increase in the number of internal security breaches experienced by businesses in the UK since 2006, new findings show.
VoIP calls can be tapped - 11.25.2008
Businesses implementing the latest telecoms technology could be putting themselves at risk of network security breaches, it has been claimed.
Pentagon bans pen drives amid malware epidemic - 11.25.2008
The Pentagon has banned the use of pen drives amid a heightened risk of malware which is being circulated using the storage mediums.
Report highlights threat from China - 11.25.2008
Cyber-warfare techniques used by Chinese agents are now so complex that the US may not be able to detect or protect against any network attacks launched against it, a new report has warned.
DHS snares counterfeit hardware - 11.21.2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it has seized millions of dollars worth of counterfeit networking equipment from domestic ports around the US.
Gen Y is the next threat - 11.20.2008
Twenty-somethings are the newest emergent threat to enterprise network security, it has been claimed.
Adobe Air polluted by critical flaws - 11.20.2008
The Adobe Air web development environment is littered with critical security vulnerabilities which could leave systems open to attack, the company has conceded.
EU roasted for weak cyber security - 11.19.2008
Countries in the European Union must make a concerted effort to ensure that pan-contintental network security safeguards are robust enough to repel attacks, the European Commission has declared.
Firm announces $10,000 hacking contest - 11.13.2008
One company is using network security as a promotional tool as it invites hackers to attempt to compromise its software platform.
Mozilla rushes to fortify Firefox - 11.13.2008
A new version of Mozilla's Firefox browser has been launched which aims to overcome a number of potential data security issues.
Microsoft patches four critical flaws - 11.12.2008
In its monthly security bulletin, Microsoft has identified four vulnerabilities which could lead to a data security breach.
Network and data security converge - 11.12.2008
In recent times, firms have come to realise the value of integrating data security and network security principles to ensure effective business operations.
Sys admin nabbed after extortion attempt - 11.11.2008
A network security administrator at an unnamed mutual fund firm in New York who was made redundant has been arrested after allegedly blackmailing his former employer.
Adobe flaws found in the wild - 11.10.2008
Just days after it was announced that there were a host of flaws in the Adobe Acrobat program, Sans Internet Storm Center identified attacks exploiting the vulnerability in the wild.
Repatriation calls for McKinnon - 11.5.2008
Members of the UK parliament are calling for Gary McKinnon to serve time in a British prison if he is convicted of hacking US government networks.
OpenOffice flaws found - 10.31.2008
A host of potential network security flaws have been identified in the OpenOffice software suite.
Credit crunch could cause security catastrophe - 10.29.2008
The economic downturn could have a detrimental effect on enterprise network security, analysts have warned.
Microsoft spots critical flaw - 10.24.2008
Software manufacturer Microsoft has announced a critical flaw in its Server service, which could allow hackers to run arbitrary code through the program by sending a specially crafted RPC request.
Virtualization the next battleground - 10.20.2008
Virtual network security may be the next battleground in the fight between businesses and hackers, it has been claimed.
Insiders bypassing security controls - 10.20.2008
Employees could be placing enterprise network security in jeopardy by working around controls designed to keep data safe.
Adobe acts on click-jacking vulnerability - 10.16.2008
Adobe has launched a new edition of its Flash Player in a bid to resolve the widely reported click-jacking vulnerability that affects earlier versions.
Four critical bugs exposed on Patch Tuesday - 10.15.2008
Four critical web and network security flaws have been identified in Microsoft's latest round of security updates.
Raff publishes security concerns - 10.14.2008
Network security commentator Aviv Raff has noted a potential frame injection vulnerability on Google servers.
Fraudsters could play market - 10.13.2008
The release of new software updates and network security patches by Microsoft could be used by fraudsters to manipulate the stock market, it has been claimed.
Metasploit makes browser hacks easier - 10.9.2008
The new version of Metasploit - the vulnerability testing tool - will make it easier for network security testers to infiltrate web browsers, its developer claims.
Adobe acts on clickjacking vulnerability - 10.8.2008
As a proof of concept of the much discussed clickjacking vulnerability circulates, Adobe has issued an advisory for Flash Player users.
TCP flaw: Is it time to panic? - 10.7.2008
Rumours of a new way of triggering denial of service attacks could have many readers of the world's media panicking about their network security, it has been claimed.
Hackers bucking the Trend to hijack traffic - 10.6.2008
Hackers are now using Google Trends to help optimize their malware-serving websites, it has been revealed.
TCP flaws could lead to massive attacks - 10.3.2008
Major network security flaws identified in the TCP stack could lead to massive denial of service attacks, researchers have warned.
Network security should be info-centric - 10.1.2008
Companies should adopt an info-centric approach to network security in order to avoid data security breaches, it has been suggested.
Weak file permissions the top vulnerability - 9.30.2008
Lenient filesharing permissions are the top network security threat to which Windows users are exposed, one researcher has claimed.
Hackers prey on legit sites - 9.29.2008
Hijacking legitimate websites in order to steal user data is becoming a pervasive trend in the world of web security, experts have claimed.
Hackers hone in on PDFs - 9.26.2008
Network security teams have warned businesses to be on the lookout for a number of file-based attacks preying on exploits in Adobe's Acrobat file format PDF.
