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False positives: the scourge of network security

March 11, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

It'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 world

March 1, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

The 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 overstated

December 3, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

Last week's news brought a dire warning from the Feds that terrorists were readying to... Read more...

Get ready for the next wave of hacking

November 28, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

One 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 risk

November 1, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

In 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 hacked

August 30, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

Earlier 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 believe

March 20, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

The 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 tools

March 19, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

All 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'

February 22, 2006 — 8:01pm ET

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...