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NewsData breach at SoSasta, Groupon's Indian subsidiary, reveals security negligence
Groupon's Indian subsidiary, SoSasta.com, has inadvertently published 300,000 email addresses and passwords from its subscriber database. Automatically indexed by Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) search Read more...
Seven reasons websites aren't safe
You can't go anywhere anymore. In the past, conventional wisdom said it was safe to surf the net as long as you didn't head to porn sites or ones that offered stock tips and games. But research from Read more...
Endpoints face security weaknesses
IT security and control product vender Sophos said its own research suggests that corporate networks are not as secure as some CIO's believe. In a survey, Sophos found that 81 percent of corporate Read more...
Only users can reduce Vista malware riskThough recent reports about Vista focused on its complexity and unnecessary layers of functionality, the issue Read more... Vista malware reported on launch daySecurity researchers have already discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows Vista, which only debuted Read more... US tops list of spam-relay leadersThe U.S. seems to be slipping a bit when it comes to reducing the spam traffic load hitting our networks. According to security vendor Sophos, the States are back at the top of the chart when it Read more... Trojans overtake virus, worms in popularityIf you've been tracking IT security news, you likely know that Trojans are increasing by the week. According to one security report, the 'ransomware' Trojan is getting more popular with hackers Read more... Third ransom-based Trojan arrivesAnother "ransomeware" appeared this week, courtesy of a Trojan horse that attempts to extort money from victims whose Windows "My Document" files are seized via a PC infection. According to Read more... Backups can thwart malware ransom schemeThe dawn of a new work week brings a new security issue for enterprises. This time it's a Trojan that steals data, files, or other valuable information and then ransoms it to the owner. According Read more... SPOTLIGHT: The growing threat: Intruders within the enterprise
Viruses, malware, spam and phishing are all top IT security concerns, but as one security vendor's survey relates, CIOs and IT managers also need to be paying attention to the potential hacking Read more...
| Press ReleasesCrossbeam and RTEC Form Joint Venture to Deliver Security Solutions in Russia and CISBOXBOROUGH, Mass. & MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crossbeam Systems, Inc., the leading provider of next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks, and Russian Telecom Equipment Read more >> United States Number One Culprit as Spam Becomes More MaliciousCybercriminals Change Their Tactics as Malware Spreading, Phishing Emails and Social Networking Attacks Replace Traditional Spam Characteristics BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IT security and data Read more >> Sophos Broadens Support to Include Trusted Computing Group’s Opal Storage Encryption StandardSophos SafeGuard Enterprise to Offer Integrated Support and Management for Opal Self-Encrypting Hard Drives BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global IT security and data protection firm Sophos today Read more >> Sophos’s Director of North American Channel Sales Named One of the Top 100 Most Influential Executives by Everything ChannMatt Fogelgren Recognized by CRN as One of the Most Innovative Industry Executives BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global IT security and data protection firm Sophos today announced that Matt Fogelgren, Read more >> United States Ranked Number One for Relaying Spam, Sophos ReportsOne in five spam messages sent from United States; one in 20 from UK BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IT security and control firm Sophos has published its latest report on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ spam-relaying Read more >> |
