Matt Hines

Software maker Kaspersky Lab has released its initial anti-virus products that support Microsofts new Vista operating system. Shipped on Dec. 28, the software is a beta version of a maintenance update for Kasperskys Anti-Virus 6.0 and Internet Security products that includes the new support for Vista, which was introduced by Microsoft in mid-November 2006. While […]

The Department of Homeland Security conceded a potentially serious privacy issue that existed as part of an anti-terrorism program that combined personal information of air travelers in the United States with consumer database profiles, and compared those records with lists of suspected terrorists. In a report posted on the agencys Web site, the DHS Privacy […]

Security software market analysts have been calling for significant consolidation in the space since at least 2005, but some industry watchers are predicting that 2007 may be the year when the trend is finally realized. While a handful of high-profile deals were pulled off in the security sector during 2006, including EMCs buyout of RSA […]

Initial feedback for Microsofts new Vista software development interfaces appears to be largely positive, which could signal an end to lingering doubts over the companys willingness to grant sufficient access to the kernel of its latest operating system. Microsoft shared an initial set of drafts for its new Vista APIs with security software developers Dec. […]

Security software maker Websense announced Dec. 20 that it has signed an agreement to acquire data leakage prevention specialist PortAuthority Technologies for approximately $90 million in cash. Through the deal, Websense is attempting to expand its footprint beyond the malicious content identification sector and offer security tools that provide enterprises with both external protection for […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission reported on Dec. 19 that it has frozen the assets of a company believed to be responsible for carrying out so-called online pump-and-dump schemes. The SEC said that it obtained an emergency asset freeze against Grand Logistic and its operator, Evgeny Gashichev, via a federal court action filed in the […]

Check Point Software Technologies announced Dec. 19 that it has signed an agreement to acquire network intrusion detection analyst NFR Security for approximately $20 million. By adding Rockville, Md.-based NFRs hybrid detection engine technology to its own remote access and network security products, Check Point said it would be able to arm customers with more […]

The list of data breaches involving sensitive personal information maintained by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse achieved a milestone Dec. 13, as the nonprofit group saw the total number of records exposed in such events top the 100 million mark. Since the PRC first began tracking the events in February 2005, when data aggregator ChoicePoint reported […]

Automated penetration testing software maker Core Security released the latest version of its flagship product line on Dec. 18, promising new capabilities used to probe IT networks for potential vulnerabilities. Dubbed Core Impact 6.2, the second of two yearly updates of the software from Boston-based Core promises new tools designed to help administrators test the […]

The list of data breaches involving sensitive personal information maintained by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse achieved a significant milestone Dec. 13, as the nonprofit group saw the total number of records exposed in such events crest the 100 million mark. Since the PRC first began tracking data losses in February 2005, when consumer data aggregator […]

Businesses are increasingly being put at risk of failing compliance audits and struggling with other security-related efforts, as demand for employees capable of managing such projects is outpacing the supply of qualified candidates. According to a new research report published by the Department of Management at the LSE (London School of Economics) and sponsored by […]

Symantecs Global Services division introduced a set of new professional services on Dec. 13 that promise to help businesses manage their infrastructure and data security operations via outsourcing and on-premises consulting arrangements. Driven by demand from enterprise customers for new alternatives in mitigating their operational security risks, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company said the initial set […]