Monthly Archives: November 2008
Phishers Increase Abuse of Specific Top-Level Domains
Gangs of phishers are stepping up their abuse of specific top-level domains, according to a survey by the Anti-Phishing Working Group.The study, "Global Phishing...
Symantec Report Details Cyber-crime’s Rise
While the economy lurches from one day to the next and incidents of real-life piracy increase off the coast of Somalia, Symantec's "Report on...
Masters of the Twitterverse: Social Media for SMBs
The advent of social media has changed the nature of relationships forever, be they personal, professional or commercial. Twitter, the product of a research...
IBM Blue Spruce Hints at Future of Web Collaboration
When the subject turns to browser-based innovation, you'd be forgiven if IBM didn't immediately pop up in the conversation alongside vendors such as Google,...
eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBx
eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBx
eWEEK Labs Walk-Through: MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBxby Matt Sarrel
Warning
With a few hours of data, it is easy to see that...
Underground Economy for Stolen Data Thriving, Symantec Says
Big bucks are being made in the black market for stolen data, according to a report from Symantec.Researchers at Symantec turned the spotlight on...
IBM Embraces Cloud Computing, Offers System Validation Services
IBM has revealed a new approach to cloud computing, a clear enterprise trend that has been building for at least two years but that...
Internet Freedom and Security Are Necessarily at Odds
Enterprises aren't completely safe these days from a computing standpoint, but they are a lot safer than they used to be. I feel safe...
Botnets Still Fighting McColo Hangover
There's more evidence suggesting that major botnets are feeling a serious pinch in the wake of the takedown of notorious hosting provider McColo last...
What Is Anti-virus Worth?
Microsoft recently announced plans to discontinue OneCare, the company's consumer-oriented, subscription-based anti-malware product. Instead, Microsoft will offer a free-of-charge anti-malware offering called Morro.I know...