Date: 09/24/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, browser, security, spyware

Check Point Software Technologies has released a public beta of ZoneAlarm ForceField, a browser virtualization security tool that promises anti-phishing and spyware-blocking capabilities. The software is available as a free download during the beta testing period. Check Point plans to slap a $29.95 price tag on...

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=535

Date: 09/24/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, web

FBI is checking allegations Unisys failed to detect cyber break-ins at Homeland Security Department and tried to cover up its shortcomings. The FBI is investigating allegations that Unisys failed to detect a Chinese Web site's cyber break-ins on computers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and then...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6209631.html

Date: 09/25/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Security company MessageLabs warns of risk posed by malware-infected e-mails aimed at the "chiefs" of public companies. Top-level employees of publicly listed companies are being targeted by cybercriminals using malware-infected RTF documents disguised as recruitment letters. Security company MessageLabs reported that 1,100 e-mails containing malware-infected RTF...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6209930.html

Date: 09/25/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: security

 I am intrested in getting into the IT security field and was wondering which certifcations I should obtain such as CCNP or maybe the CCSP. And also roughly what the salary would be. 

I will cross-post everywhere! 

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1110402.html

Date: 09/26/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: security

Does anyone know if the full version of Trend Micro's Internet Security has been released yet? The following link has me believing YES, but I don't want to buy it, and then it not be the full version.

https://store.trendmicro.com/store/tmamer/AddItemToRequisition/productID.80562800/quantity.1/pgm.12772100/OfferID.328422609/srcID.TIS16s_RenUpgr_RenewNow_PreExp_TIS14?SN=PGEF-0012-6699-7329-6070;REFCIF0840P120

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1110978.html

Date: 09/26/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, linux, microsoft

Former Microsoft security expert may switch from Windows Media Center to LinuxMCE over frustration with Microsoft's DRM. A security expert who once worked for Microsoft has said he may dump the company's Windows Media Center in favor of Ubuntu-affiliated LinuxMCE after struggling with the software giant's digital-rights management...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9590_22-6210131.html

Date: 09/26/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Canadian privacy authorities say the retailer failed to put adequate security measures in place. The breach of sensitive personal information held by TJX, operator of discount chains including T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, earlier this year was foreseeable, but the company failed to put in place adequate security...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6210143.html

Date: 09/27/07 (Web Technology)    Keywords: security

After weeks of emails bouncing back and forth between me and Nike representatives about the lack of HTTPS SSL security on Nike.com, I finally got an email yesterday that Nike has fixed the problem.  I was first made aware of the issue by fellow blogger David Berlind's post on Nike's...

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=779

Date: 09/27/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, virus

Viruses targeting cell phones are on the increase but pose a much lower security danger than those aimed at PCs, says CEO. The threats from mobile malicious software are not particularly high--and are around 20 years behind those plaguing PCs now, according to a security company chief. ...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6210412.html

Date: 09/28/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Security sales director says region should follow Japan's example to ensure companies take data security more seriously. Governments in Asia need stronger data-breach laws to ensure businesses improve the security of their customer data, according to a senior executive at IT management specialist CA. Jerry Cox, CA's...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6210582.html

Date: 10/01/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, virus

Cybercrooks are breaking down large botnets into smaller groups as they seek to increase their revenue, the security firm says. Cybercriminals are downsizing their botnets to make it harder for software security companies to track and contain botnet operations, researchers say. Computers infected with a virus unknowingly...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6210900.html

Date: 10/02/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: security

I can access my personal USB drive on my work computer, but it won't let me delete or move files on it. Apparently the security isn't set correctly or something. I don't have administrator rights on my work PC. Is there any way to change my USB settings so that no matter where I plug it in, it recognises me as the owner?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1113911.html

Date: 10/02/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, virus, spyware

Most have security software on their machines, but many haven't updated it or activated it, according to McAfee survey. Most Americans believe their computers are protected against viruses and spyware, but scans found that a large number had outdated or disabled security software, according to a poll released...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6211093.html

Date: 10/02/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: software, security

When Barracuda reversed the question, asking for advantages in proprietary software, 23% answered security. When open source customers were asked the advantages in their choice, only 16% answered security.

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/164238793/

Date: 08/08/06 (Security)    Keywords: security, virus

Backdoors, pharming, botnets, phishing, rootkits, viruses, worms. Feeling vulnerable? CNET.com's Robert Vamosi will tell you about the latest security threats, what's coming, and how to protect your system. #story {width: 960px;margin: 0;} #newsContent {margin: ;padding: 0;} #main {float: left;width: 607px;margin: 0px 20px;display: inline;} #side {float: left;width: 310px;margin:...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2030-9595_22-6052904.html

Date: 10/03/07 (Data Management)    Keywords: software, security

As I've mentioned before, I believe that security software for virtualized environments is going to be an increasingly contested market. At this point, a very few entries have been launched. Catbird's V-agent (see this post) was one of the first. Well, the folks at Catbird have come up with yet...

Source: http://blogs.zdnet.com/virtualization/?p=248

Date: 10/09/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

RIM faces daunting challenges, including low-cost homegrown rivals (read: "RedBerry"), security hurdles and regulations. Even before its official launch in China, Research In Motion's BlackBerry faces daunting challenges from low-cost rivals and a thicket of regulations that could trip up its advance into the world's largest mobile market....

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-6212452.html

Date: 10/10/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, web, spam

Spammers may have changed tactics, targeting a familiar Web site rather than PCs for the purpose of spreading the trojan. Spammers are exploiting YouTube's "invite your friends" function to send spam containing a variant of the "Storm worm." Bradley Anstis, director of product management at security firm Marshal,...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6212674.html

Date: 10/11/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: security

While the vulnerability at this point is theoretical -- the main fix so far is an update to security coding rulepacks -- the alert highlights just how sophisticated criminal gangs are becoming in their efforts to hijack PCs for use by botnets, which are now the major security threat on the Internet.

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/168487082/

Date: 10/12/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Sophos study reveals, however, that remote employees are becoming a bigger perceived network threat to businesses. Businesses still consider desktop users to be the biggest security risk to their networks, despite increased concern over outsourced labor and remote users. Sophos today revealed figures from its latest network...

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6213227.html