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Flaw found in Office encryption

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

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, security technology, MasterCard International, access control, credit card, security, requirement, attack, firewall

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, breach, PGP Corp., 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, computer security, presence, IRC, SSL, security, PC

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, information security, RSA Security Inc., data protection, firm, encryption, security, Symantec Corp., 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, threat, security, encryption, acquisition, San Francisco, Symantec Corp., president, CEO, antivirus

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, victim, researcher, encryption, attack, security, password, database

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

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

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, compliance, defense, encryption, audit, security, bank, Oracle Corp., database, server

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, disk drive, password, hard drive, notebook computer, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, 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

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

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, NSA, usability, RSA Security Inc., adoption, expert, government, encryption, IBM Lotus Notes, discussion, IBM Corp., security, Microsoft Corp.

British legislation to enforce encryption key disclosure

May 18, 2006 Part of act would give police power to force businesses, individuals to hand over the keys in criminal investigations. TAGS: banker, security expert, police, Zurich, legislation, disclosure, key, encryption, U.K., security

Microsoft repackages FrontBridge service

March 30, 2006 Service also comes with a new pricing model, some updates and future plans call for closer ties with the Exchange mail server. TAGS: FrontBridge Technologies Inc., continuity, archiving, messaging, e-mail server, encryption, representative, pricing, Microsoft Corp., server, e-mail, security
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