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Credit card security rules to get update

May 16, 2006 New rules for credit card-accepting businesses will put more scrutiny on software, but let them off the hook on encryption. TAGS: encryption, Qualys Inc., payment, merchant, MasterCard International, security technology, access control, credit card, security, requirement, attack, firewall

AOL IM bot cloaked in encryption

May 1, 2006 Bot has the potential to infect upwards of a few tens of thousands of AIM users, according to the Sans Institute. TAGS: bot, AOL Instant Messenger, encryption, SANS Institute, America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., P2P, IM, link

Nikon's photo encryption reported broken

April 21, 2005 Proprietary encryption format used in some high-end cameras appears to be toast, clearing the way for third-party image software. TAGS: Nikon Corp., DMCA, encryption, Adobe Systems Inc., programmer, copyright law, camera, photograph, image, Canon Inc.

Seagate ships hard drives with encryption

March 12, 2007 ASI will be the first to sell a laptop with Seagate's hard drive with built-in encryption technology. TAGS: Seagate Technology, reseller, encryption, Intel Core 2 Duo, hard drive, laptop computer, brand

Flaw found in Office encryption

January 20, 2005 Snoopers could decode password-protected files in Microsoft programs, a security researcher warns. TAGS: flaw, encryption, attacker, researcher, Microsoft Office, password, Microsoft Corp., security, message, Microsoft Windows

Security perimeter? What security perimeter?

January 31, 2008 In the fight against security breaches, PGP Chief Executive Phil Dunkelberger cautions that encryption by itself is not the answer. TAGS: perimeter, PGP Corp., breach, corporate security, data security, encryption, security, information technology

Bots may get cloak of encryption

November 15, 2005 To retain control over hijacked PCs, cybercriminals will add encryption capabilities to their bots, a security expert predicts. TAGS: bot, zombie, encryption, presence, IRC, computer security, SSL, security, PC

Microsoft: BitLocker key to safe disk disposal

April 26, 2006 Says businesses using Vista with its hard drive encryption technology will have easy, safe way to dispose hard disks. TAGS: encryption technology, MessageLabs Ltd., back door, encryption, risk, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., security

Trojan Cryzip extorts decryption fee

March 14, 2006 A new Trojan encrypts files, then demands $300 in ransom for their decryption and release, according to security firm. TAGS: LURHQ Corp., malicious software, trojan horse, writer, payment, researcher, victim, encryption, attack, security, password, database

VoIP products could face export crackdown

April 27, 2006 In flashback to the 1990s, federal panel says high-speed networking gear used with Internet phone calls may be subject to regulations. TAGS: regulation, Cisco CallManager, networking gear, VoIP, Cisco Systems Inc., encryption, IP

Siemens tests crypto for cell phones

February 13, 2005 Expected beta will put Voltage's identity-based encryption through its paces for corporate messaging via handset. TAGS: Voltage Security, Siemens AG, cell phone, encryption, security, e-mail

Seagate bakes security into hard drive

October 30, 2006 Company pitches "DriveTrust" technology as a simpler way to safeguard data stored on laptops and prevent embarrassing breaches. TAGS: Seagate Technology, encryption technology, encryption, AES, password, disk drive, notebook computer, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, laptop computer, PC, Microsoft Windows

Beware of ransomware, firm warns

July 24, 2006 Hackers are using increasingly more sophisticated technology to seize companies' data and hold it for ransom. TAGS: antivirus company, Kaspersky Lab, Sophos Plc., encryption, hacker, consultant, information technology, antivirus, trojan horse, security

PGP set to release encryption package

October 4, 2005 Whole Disk Encryption line promises to secure data stored on laptops, PCs and servers as well as portable storage media. TAGS: PGP Corp., storage media, encryption, McAfee Inc., server, laptop computer, PC

At 30, crypto still lacks usability, experts say

October 28, 2006 Government controls held back cryptography in the past, but today usability blocks adoption. Microsoft's Ray Ozzie promises a fix.Photos: Crypto anniversary TAGS: cryptography, Ray Ozzie, usability, NSA, RSA Security Inc., adoption, expert, government, encryption, IBM Lotus Notes, discussion, IBM Corp., security, Microsoft Corp.

Hitachi plans hybrids, encryption for notebook drives

November 1, 2006 The Japanese electronics giant will sell hybrid hard drives that cut battery consumption for notebooks in 2007. TAGS: Bill Watkins, Hitachi Ltd., notebook computer, electronics company, encryption, PC company, Seagate Technology, electronics, battery, Intel, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, motherboard

Quantum crypto firm charts way to mainstream

February 7, 2005 Magiq Technologies has cracked quantum encryption--now it hopes to break into mass production through a new chip deal. TAGS: Quantum Corp., networking gear, cryptography, encryption, networking, security, link

Finally, a sensible security scheme

December 10, 2004 Jon Oltsik says Visa's "defense in depth" approach to security proves once and for all this is not mission impossible. TAGS: perimeter security, Visa International, surveillance, information security, audit, encryption, defense, compliance, bank, Oracle Corp., security, database, server

If you thought 'Security '07' was hairy, just wait

January 3, 2008 Jon Oltsik says 2008 will bring a new cluster of headlines about information security and the workplace. TAGS: identity federation, PKI, financial service, data protection, information security, RSA Security Inc., encryption, firm, Symantec Corp., security, IBM Corp., service provider, HP, Microsoft Windows

RSA: Standalone security firms are doomed

February 7, 2007 Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello. TAGS: Art Coviello, RSA Security Inc., Joe Tucci, EMC Corp., storage company, conference, encryption, threat, security, acquisition, Symantec Corp., San Francisco, CEO, president, antivirus

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