2010-02-09
Microsoft issues a large update for Patch Tuesday, plugging a total of 26 security holes in Windows and other Microsoft products.
2010-02-09
Websense is pushing a unified architecture that combines data loss prevention, secure Web gateway and e-mail security and allows businesses to manage security tasks whether with on-premises software or in the cloud.
2010-02-09
Verizon Business reaches out to cost-conscious businesses in need of a security upgrade with two integrated solutions from security firm McAfee.
2010-02-08
China officials have shut down Black Hawk Safety Net, the country's biggest hacker training Website, and arrested three people for making hacker tools available online.
2010-02-06
Apple announced that it would prevent third-party iPhone developers using its Core Location framework from designing apps that deliver targeted ads to iPhone users. Normally, the Core Location framework is used to build apps that leverage the user’s location, such as ones that locate restaurants or other nearby points of interest. Apple's reported attempt to purchase mobile display specialist AdMob in 2009 suggests that the company could be exploring ways to port advertising on its mobile devices, although that rumored maneuver could have also been part of the escalating battle between Apple and Google over the smartphone space.
2010-02-05
At Black Hat DC, security researchers present a way to hack the connection between Web applications and the database, a method they call connection string parameter pollution.
2010-02-05
Intel is adding its vPro platform to the Core i5 and i7 desktop and laptop chips that were introduced in January. The vPro technology lets IT administrators remotely manage and secure desktops and notebooks. Version 2.0 brings in more encryption and anti-theft features.
2010-02-05
The privacy rights group files a Freedom of Information Act request seeking records regarding the relationship between Google and the National Security Agency. According to reports, Google is working with the NSA in the aftermath of cyber-attacks from within China against Google systems.
2010-02-04
Microsoft is planning to fix 26 vulnerabilities for February's Patch Tuesday. Most of the vulnerabilities are related to Windows.
2010-02-04
A unanimous vote condemns recent cyber-attacks on Google.cn and other tech companies in China and calls on the Chinese government to provide a full and transparent explanation.
2010-02-04
Legislation reauthorizes cyber-security funding at the National Science Foundation and requires the White House to conduct an assessment of cyber-security work force needs across the federal government.
2010-02-04
Google is reported to be finalizing a deal to partner with the National Security Agency to analyze the cyber-attack that hit the company in December so Google can prevent future attacks.
2010-02-04
Beginning Feb. 4, IT administrators who license Google Apps Premier and Education Edition will be able to dictate security settings for their users' iPhone, Nokia E series and Windows Mobile smartphones right from the Google Apps control panel. Admins will be able to: remotely wipe data from devices that are lost or stolen; lock devices after they haven't been used for a certain period; delegate a password for each phone; set minimum password lengths; and require passwords that include letters, number and punctuation. Google will hardly be considered a viable messaging and collaboration software provider unless it supports all of the major devices running on all of the key platforms, including Google's own Android.
2010-02-04
Netgear adds a gateway security appliance to its ProSecure family, designed for cost-conscious businesses.
2010-02-03
Microsoft releases an advisory about a new vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer that could allow an attacker to access files on a PC if the user is running Windows XP or using IE with Protected Mode disabled.
2010-02-02
Officials at Twitter linked the resetting of passwords to malicious torrent sites and other schemes. According to Twitter, the company began its investigation after noticing a surge in followers for certain accounts during the past five days.
2010-02-02
While Microsoft is touting the fact Internet Explorer 8 is the single most widely used Web browser, the combined percentages of IE 6 and 7 users surpass it. The use of the older browsers means many users aren't taking advantage of the latest browser security protections.
2010-02-02
Microsoft moves to update its Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) to make it easier for developers to create new applications with security in mind at the front end of the application development cycle.
2010-02-02
PGP agrees to acquire TC TrustCenter and its parent company, ChosenSecurity, for their on-demand platform for managing trusted identities.
2010-02-01
Two Trustwave security consultants report they have uncovered hardware and software vulnerabilities in femtocell devices that can be used to take over the device. The duo will present their findings at the ShmooCon conference in Washington.
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