Date: 10/06/05     Keywords: no keywords

Two major Net companies stop exchanging traffic, cutting off access to each other's networks for some customers.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Network+feud+leads+to+Net+blackout/2100-1009_22-5889592.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/06/05     Keywords: software, virus, antivirus

Flaw in a component of Symantec's enterprise antivirus products could allow remote attackers to take over computers running the software.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Bug+spotted+in+Symantec+antivirus/2100-1009_22-5889518.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/05/05     Keywords: software, security

Through software pact with Symantec, phone maker plans to ward off security threats to mobile handsets.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Nokia+to+inoculate+phones+with+antivirus/2100-1009_22-5889450.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/05/05     Keywords: technology

Technology deals announced today aim to increase protection against online fraud attacks for the ISP's subscribers.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/AOL+notches+up+barrier+against+phishers/2100-1009_22-5889351.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/05/05     Keywords: no keywords

A new proposal expected this week would require businesses that handle sensitive info to secure their data.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Another+data+security+bill+in+the+works/2100-1009_22-5889229.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/05/05     Keywords: security, microsoft

CEO Steve Ballmer and security chief Mike Nash are expected to detail Microsoft's security strategy and product plans on Thursday.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Microsoft+to+provide+security+strategy+update/2100-1009_22-5888907.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: no keywords

The problem affects Windows products only and preliminary protection was available last week. A permanent fix is in the works.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Kaspersky+confirms+antivirus+software+flaw/2100-1009_22-5888659.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: no keywords

Marketing site Spread Firefox is being rebuilt after remote attackers used an unpatched flaw to get in.
Image: A rerouted Firefox promo

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Firefox+promo+site+taken+down+by+hackers/2100-1009_22-5888502.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: no keywords

The robot maker equips its PackBot combat device with gear to help soldiers find enemy marksmen.
Photo: Robotic sniper detector

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/iRobot+unveils+sniper+detector/2100-1009_22-5888411.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: security

Security threats that take aim at instant messaging and peer-to-peer networks are rocketing--and getting smarter, according to research reports.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Worms+biting+harder+into+IM%2C+P2P/2100-1009_22-5888062.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: no keywords

Whole Disk Encryption line promises to secure data stored on laptops, PCs and servers as well as portable storage media.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/PGP+set+to+release+encryption+package/2100-1009_22-5887944.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: no keywords

Feds allege he fraudulently solicited donations intended for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Man+charged+in+Katrina+Web+scam/2100-1009_22-5735475.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/04/05     Keywords: software, asp, virus, antivirus

A serious flaw could affect a whole range of Kaspersky's antivirus software--including third-party products, a researcher has warned.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Flaw+found+in+Kaspersky+antivirus/2100-1009_22-5887857.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/03/05     Keywords: security

Security company continues spree with $209 million purchase of compliance specialist BindView.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Symantec+ties+up+BindView+buy/2100-1009_22-5887807.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/01/05     Keywords: software, microsoft

A dangerous Trojan horse exploits a hole in Microsoft's Office software that has remained unfixed for five months.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Trojan+rides+in+on+unpatched+Office+flaw/2100-1009_22-5886543.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/01/05     Keywords: no keywords

Nuala O'Connor Kelly, praised for her welcoming attitude and investigatory inclinations, plans to take a job with General Electric.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Homeland+Security+privacy+chief+leaves+for+GE/2100-1009_22-5886525.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/01/05     Keywords: software

Software masquerading as trusted app could dupe free and earlier versions of the firewall into letting it connect to the Net.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Malicious+code+could+trick+ZoneAlarm+firewall/2100-1009_22-5886488.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 10/01/05     Keywords: no keywords

Sweeping U.S. Senate measure to imprison those who cover up data breaches has been reintroduced and now awaits a vote.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Data-security+bill+may+move+forward+next+week/2100-1009_22-5886478.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 09/30/05     Keywords: no keywords

Moneymaking scheme redirects infected computers to phony sites that manipulate search results.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/New+worm+spoofs+Google%2C+Yahoo+and+MSN+sites/2100-1009_22-5886484.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn

Date: 09/29/05     Keywords: security

Commentary--Security vendor Symantec has once again pointed the knife at Apple Macintosh users.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Scare+tactics+don%27t+rattle+Mac+users/2100-1009_22-5885334.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn