Four agencies that set the standards for computer security in the US federal government have announced their support for a benchmark test that will enforce a minimum level of PC security.
Microsoft warned Windows Media Player users on Wednesday that a flaw in the way the application handles the download of "skins," or interface colors and motifs, could allow an attacker to take over a victim's PC.
Microsoft released its new Stirling security suite in public beta at RSA 2008 this week.
Security breaches that can be traced back to the actions of one individual are not the fault of one "stupid" employee but rather a failure to educate and engage the whole workforce around the importance of good security practice, according to a leading academic.
A growing army of PC owners is hoping to use the power of the masses to crack the main security code of Microsoft's Xbox and claim US$100,000 in the process.
Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.
According to one security vendor, Mac users are at a crossroad this year: will or won't they prove to be as gullible as their PC cousins when it comes to security?
The next time you're buying antivirus software, don't go direct to Symantec or McAfee. Don't download free antivirus. And definitely don't see Harvey Norman. Ask your bank they're quite literally giving the stuff away.
Last week's blog on why consumers might be confused by contradictory messages on computer security from banks drew a few objections from interested parties ones that I thought would be worth responding to this week.
A new survey highlights a predictable problem: there could be lots of risky private information stored on USB sticks. That's about as surprising as Paris Hilton flaunting her lady garden in public.
It performs roles once undertaken by man, so why can't we offer our PC the same health protection available to us?
Microsoft has started to send out its latest major security patch to home PCs--but some people won't get it for a while.
Microsoft's CEO points to his company's security advantages and dominance over open-source options.
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Six vulnerabilities in an open-source image format could allow intruders to compromise computers running Linux and may allow attacks against Windows PCs as well as Macs running OS X.
Scott Charney, VP of the Trustworthy Computing Group, talks about some "fundamental engineering changes" that have to happen to properly secure software -- including binding Windows and other apps with PC hardware.
Protect your PC from Internet nasties by installing one of these easy-to-configure and free software firewalls.
It performs roles once undertaken by man, so why can't we offer our PC the same health protection available to us?
Today’s PC viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and blended threats can cause run-of-the-mill Windows or application problems, that could also be caused by your typical hardware or software malfunction. Here are some suggestions for determining if a PC has a virus.
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