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Microsoft and RSA partner on Data Loss Prevention

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:00:00 PST

New DLP solution is to be baked into the Microsoft IT platform, allowing transparent application of digital rights management for sensitive data.

Worm uses familiar brands to lure people

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:07:00 PST

Offers supposedly from McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Hallmark are spreading a new mass-mailing worm, say security vendors.

SonicWall server glitch leaves networks unprotected

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:03:00 PST

Outage at licensing server disables subscription-based security services for at least several hours.

Whither Cisco MARS?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:37:00 PST

Cisco's offering for security and compliance management has languished, leaving the company with three choices: admit defeat, double down, or acquire a replacement product.

Apple deletes Mac antivirus suggestion

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:40:00 PST

Apple removes statement to customers urging them to use antivirus software, saying that Macs are safe "out of the box."

Video: Cyberprivacy in an Obama USA

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:38:00 PST

Cyberprivacy advocates have welcomed the prospect of an Obama presidency. But they may want to wait before popping the champagne corks. On the CNET News Daily Debrief, Charles Cooper goes over the record with Declan McCullagh.

Vietnamese security firm: Your face is easy to fake

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:47:00 PST

During demonstration, company shows that face recognition-based authentication in laptops from Lenovo, Toshiba, and Asus may not be an effective security measure.

Apple suggests Mac users install antivirus software

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:30:00 PST

Apple advises Mac users to install antivirus software in nod that even Mac users aren't immune to rising malware threats.

Europe to get cybercrime alert system

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:02:00 PST

To be built by Europol, the system will pool reports of crimes such as ID or financial theft online, and spot and track illegal activity, from across the 27 EU member states.

Top-notch Vietnamese software BKAV raises antivirus bar

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 PST

An online security center in Hanoi offers products and services that redefine online protection, regardless of where you live.

New 9555 Iridium handset released

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:50:00 PST

The Iridium satellite network releases its third-generation handset. It is smaller, lighter, and more functional than any of its predecessors.

Unlocking iPhone 3Gs--the Vietnamese way

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST

Hanoi business owner Tuan Anh Do turns unlocking the iPhones into a highly successful business.

Spam increasing again after shutdown of hosting company

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:13:00 PST

Two weeks after hosting provider McColo was shut down, the volume of spam is increasing again as stranded botnets get connected to new domains.

Internet worm exploits Windows vulnerability

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:39:00 PST

Security hole in Windows that Microsoft released patch for last month is being exploited by worm and bots, Microsoft says.

Gmail 'vulnerability' turns out to be phishing scam

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:05:00 PST

Probe into reports that a vulnerability was being used to hijack domains instead finds a scheme to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

Security firm: Google's Orkut being used to spread Trojans

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:25:00 PST

Spam message on Orkut is disguised as an official e-mail from the social-networking site, but the links in the message lead to Trojans, Websense says.

Microsoft ranked fifth worst spam service ISP

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:23:00 PST

Spamhaus.org says it's been telling Microsoft its sites are rife with spam, but nothing has been done and Redmond is now ranked No. 5 on the list of Top 10 worst spam service ISPs.

Felony charges dropped against teacher in porn/spyware case

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:32:00 PST

Connecticut officials may seek another trial after felony charges are dropped against a teacher accused of showing Internet porn to students in class, despite evidence the culprit was spyware.

Report: U.S. vulnerable to Chinese cyber espionage

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:12:00 PST

Congressional commission report says Chinese could conduct cyber warfare so sophisticated that U.S. may unable to respond.

Foil laptop thieves with a text message

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:24:00 PST

Now there's an extra security option for Montevina-based Lenovo notebooks with encrypted hard drives.

Facebook awarded $873 million in spam case

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:23:00 PST

In largest judgment in history of Can-Spam Act, Canadian man is ordered to pay the company $873 million for allegedly spamming Facebook users.