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NewsFalse positives: the scourge of network securityIt's hard enough to keep your company's networks secure without the possibility of false positive security alerts from security systems such as IPS, IDS, firewalls and antivirus systems. A high Read more... Security challenges in the Linux/Unix worldThe security challenges of enterprises living in the Windows world are well documented and many seeking tighter security have moved to Linux or Unix-based environments. While generally more Read more... Cyber attacks in finance sector overstatedLast week's news brought a dire warning from the Feds that terrorists were readying to Read more... Get ready for the next wave of hackingOne exploit that's predicted to cause security headaches come 2007 is the WebAttacker, a multi-exploit generator. Right now things are pretty quiet on the hacking front, according to Exploit Read more... Treatment plant subject to hacker riskIn what could likely be the start of a new homeland security risk, hackers may have gained access to the computer and network systems of a water treatment plant in Pennsylvania; the FBI is Read more... AT&T Web site hackedEarlier this week it was Verizon; Now you can also add AT&T to the list of Read more... Stopping spyware not as easy as most believeThe fight against adware and spyware is moving attention to the online advertising realm as experts debate potential solutions to stemming the growing use of software aimed at tracking user Read more... Assessing antispyware toolsAll you likely hear about is how emerging new antispyware products will eradicate the threats, the worms, the Trojans and any other malicious activity attacking today's desktops and laptops. But Read more... A collaborative effort to stop 'badware'Realizing that power comes with numbers, a group of vendors are joining forces to fight spyware and throw a spotlight on those companies committing the nasty deed. The new group, called Read more... | Press ReleasesAre Your Online Passwords Secure? How Safe Is Your Personal Information? Outcome Logic's New Online Service Helps People BIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Irvine, California-based Outcome Logic, Inc. today announced the release of the first online service that provides customized and user-specific information regarding Read more >> McAfee Reshapes Industry with Breakthrough Security TechnologyCompany Develops First Hardware-Assisted Security with Intel to Eliminate Sub-Operating System Threats SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM–The threat landscape is rapidly changing Read more >> Raytheon Chosen by DARPA for Critical Cybersecurity Research Program on Insider ThreatsProgram aims to detect anomalies in massive data sets and protect classified informationDULLES, Va., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been selected to support an insider Read more >> Raytheon and SafeNet Team to Deliver Next Generation Malware Detection TechnologyAgreement between companies will accelerate cyber technology deployment in the cloudDULLES, Va., July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has entered into an exclusive licensing Read more >> Bit9 Parity Suite Earns Rave Reviews from SC Magazine in Endpoint Security Group TestPremier Application Whitelisting Solution Earns Highest Rating of Five Stars in Every Category WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bit9 Inc., the market leader in application whitelisting, today Read more >> |
