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Now that users have their hands on Windows 7, it's time to secure it. They could always use solutions from Microsoft, like Security Essentials, but in many cases, third-party applications do a much better job of ensuring a system is kept secure. Third-party security apps for Windows 7 can be free or paid. In either case, users can find effective security applications to keep their data more secure. However, it's important to remember that some apps are more effective than others and that in no way can all of these applications keep the user's data totally secure. But the first step is to find the security app that works best for the user’s needs. This eWEEK slide show looks at ten third-party applications that will make Windows 7 more secure.
Senate Committee Passes Data Breach Laws
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee passes two bills that establish federal guidelines for data breach notifications.
Critical Windows Security Bulletins on Tap for Patch Tuesday
Microsoft is releasing six security bulletins next week as part of Patch Tuesday. Three of the bulletins address Windows security issues Microsoft has rated & critical.&
House Panel Approves Cyber-security Awareness Act
Legislation would mandate that National Institute of Standards and Technology develop a plan to ensure cyber-security coordination within the U.S. government.
FBI: Online Banking Attacks Reach $100 Million Mark
In an intelligence note, FBI officials say a mix of banking Trojans and phishing attacks has plagued victims - mainly public institutions and small and midsize businesses - to the tune of $100 million in attempted losses as of October.
Botnets Tighten Defenses Year After McColo Shutdown
In the roughly 12 months since the McColo shutdown caused a short but dramatic drop in spam, botnet operators have changed tactics to minimize the impact of authorities shutting down their ISPs. Security researchers discussed how with eWEEK.
Windows 7 UAC Is Ineffective Security Solution for Malware, Sophos Says
A researcher at Sophos reports putting Windows 7's User Account Control feature to the test and finding the technology failed to block numerous pieces of malware. Microsoft, however, stresses that UAC is only one part of Windows 7's security.
Man Indicted in Cable Modem Hacking Scheme
The FBI unsealed charges recently against Ryan Harris, 26, who they say developed hardware and software tools to enable people to configure their cable modems to give them free Internet access.
How to Protect Against Web 2.0 Crime and Data Breaches
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, blogs and other Web 2.0 technologies have created new opportunities for individuals, enterprises and governments. But where law-abiding users go, cyber-criminals quickly follow. It's critical for users to be wary of increasingly sophisticated online threats—from the recently discovered Botnet platform to cyber-criminals who infiltrate networks to steal data and identities. Here, Knowledge Center contributor Yuval Ben-Itzhak explains how users can protect their systems from cyber-criminals, phishing, botnets, viruses, Trojans and other malware.
M86 Buys Finjan in Web Security Play
Fresh off the acquisition of Avinti, M86 Security announces the acquisition of Finjan. The deal, made for an undisclosed sum, brings Finjan's enterprise-class solutions to the company.
Security Vendors Take Hybrid Approach to Web Filtering
To help enterprises deal with a growing number of remote workers, cloud-based URL filtering is likely to continue to gain traction.
Symantec Uncovers Trojan Scheme Using Facebook
Researchers at Symantec find a Trojan that uses Facebook to communicate with a command and control server.
10 Reasons Why Google Android Is Secure
News Analysis: Google's Android platform is a relatively secure operating system. It has a number of features that make it a fine alternative to the iPhone. But it's important for users to understand just how Google built security into the mobile operating system.
Tech Prods Obama over Cyber Czar
TechAmerica tells President Obama his promise to appoint a cyber-security coordinator in the White House is growing more urgent by the day. Obama promised to appoint a cyber-security coordinator more than five months ago.
Microsoft Security Report Underscores Weak Enterprise Security Policies
In an analysis of the top security threats during the first half of 2009, Microsoft's findings show the importance of having sound guidelines governing thumb drives and connecting to corporate networks from machines outside the enterprise. According to Microsoft, both Conficker and another notorious worm took advantage of poor policies around USB devices to spread.
Conficker, Still Infecting Windows Machines a Year Later, Remains an Enigma
A year after Conficker sprang into the public consciousness, the notorious Windows worm continues to claim millions of victims. While the hype has died down, the worm remains an example of the dangers of cutting-edge malware and how cooperation in the security community can make the difference.
10 Windows 7 Security Features You Should Know About
Now that Windows 7 has been available for over a week, some users are diving into the new operating system. They're learning all about the new and improved Taskbar. They're checking out some of the new design tweaks. But it's the silent protection in the background that might be providing the most value to those users. Windows 7 is packed with security features that Microsoft no doubt hopes will help it earn the moniker of safest Windows release in recent memory. This slide show highlights some of the top security features in Windows 7, so you can be aware of how you can keep yourself safe in the Windows ecosystem.
Facebook Awarded $711 Million in Spam Case
Facebook won a victory against spammers Oct. 29 when a judge in California awarded the site some $711 million in damages in relation to an anti-spam case.
The 10 Scariest Technology Ideas
Plenty of technologies and products are based on or full of bad ideas. But sometimes these ideas go from being bad to being scary. These ideas, usually put forth in the name of ease of use or increased functionality, actually serve to make products dangerous to use, threatening users' security, privacy, finances and even their lives. A list like this could easily become very long, especially if we included biotech and health products. But, for now, we'll focus on classic PC, Internet and mobile technologies in use by businesses and individuals today.
10 Essential Things Companies Should Teach Employees About Security
News Analysis: As many security systems as an organization might have, the last line of defense rests with the employees. That's precisely why companies need to do a good job of educating employees about security. Employees have to be directly engaged in the IT security process.