Noted security expert, Bruce Schneier, has declared that cyber-extortion is on the rise, but has warned importantly that it mainly affects "fringe" industries such as online gambling, rather than critical national infrastructure and other major organisations.
Reminiscent of the "good" Nachi worm unleashed in 2003, Microsoft researchers have touted the idea of "friendly worms" to issue software patches, which has been labelled "stupid" by security experts.
Cisco's lawyers are sending out cease and desist notices to Web sites that have published a controversial presentation by ex-ISS employee Michael Lynn that exposes the potential dangers of a flaw in the network giant's router operating system.
Counterpane CTO Bruce Schneier says Microsoft is stalling the adoption of a best practices document on software security.
Like many consumers, Paris Hilton is having trouble protecting her own data. The entire contents of her mobile phone address book have turned up on the Internet.
When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?
Security expert Bruce Schneier says the danger from cyberterrorism is "overblown."
Counterpane CTO Bruce Schneier says Microsoft is stalling the adoption of a best practices document on software security.
With flaws providing an open door to viruses and worms, industry observers debate imposing rules on software companies.
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that constant vigilance, not technology, is the best defence against computer break-ins.
Instances of infected smart phones are almost nonexistent, according to a mobile phone support exec.
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that constant vigilance, not technology, is the best defence against computer break-ins.
Conceding that its strategy of patching Windows holes as they emerge has not worked, Microsoft plans next week to outline a new security effort focused on what the company calls "securing the perimeter," a company executive said.
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