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Infected USB flash drive led to worst U.S. military breach in history
Malware loaded into USB flash drives resulted in the successful infiltration of the U.S. military's Central Command in 2008, says a new report by The Washington Post. In what was deemed as the U.S.
New study says cybercrime costs enterprises $3.8 million a year
A new report by the Ponemon Institute has pegged the average cost of cyber attacks at $3.8 million a year. This figure comes from an actual study of 45 U.S. organizations involved in data breaches
Released: Exploit code to bypass DEP security in Windows
Google security software engineer Berend-Jan Wever has published proof-of-concept code on how to bypass Microsoft's data execution prevention technology, or DEP. First introduced in Windows XP
Some tips from Google to stop malicious online ads
Remember the recent rogue software incident involving the New York Times? An approved ad was swapped out over the weekend in place of one with malicious code, which drove visitors to a site designed
Multiplayer online games pose threat
If you are trying to protect your passwords, prevent identity theft and avoid aggravation and possible loss of money, stay away from multiplayer online games like "World of Warcraft," "Everquest''
ALSO NOTED: Two execs look to reclassify malicious code; SCO says it may shut down operations;
> Two execs look to reclassify malicious code. Article > SCO says it may
Face threats head on
Even with the requisite complement of data protection software, your data and networks might not be as secure as you think, thanks to more aggressive, smarter viruses and other security threats.
Beware of 'Happy New Year' worm
When users log-on for the first time in the New Year, they might be greeted by emails that wish them a happy new year and offer a post card greeting. It seems that a new worm is masquerading in
SPOTLIGHT: Symantec system flaws require action
Normally, security vendors are calling for organizations to upgrade security systems to meet new vulnerabilities. But yesterday, Symantec called on Veritas NetBackup users to upgrade, in order to
The risks involved in outsourcing code writing
Outsourcing application development could take a huge step backward, thanks to security concerns that even the Feds are worried about. According to the Department of Defense (DOD), the possibility
