Emailed warning about the virus can spread panic, but a simple double-check, or just ignoring it, brings peace of mind.
October 15, 2008
As many as two dozen countries have taken an
"aggressive interest" in penetrating the networks of U.S.
companies and government agencies.
October 15, 2008
One of the four critical updates Microsoft released in its October Patch Tuesday lineup addresses a rare and potentially serious vulnerability in Active Directory.
October 14, 2008
The FTC silenced what it says is the largest group of spammers in the world, one that was illegally peddling drugs via e-mail.
October 14, 2008
Hackers are increasingly targeting small and mid-size businesses, according to CA execs.
October 14, 2008
Hackers could launch denial of service attack or execute arbitrary code using security glitch, CA says in alert.
October 13, 2008
For decades, cybercrime has been the stuff of Hollywood thrillers and pulp fiction novels. But the days when cybercrime was tantamount to a gaggle of teen-age hackers creating viruses in their parents' basements have long since died. Now, the FBI reports that, for the first time ever, revenues from cybercrime have exceeded drug trafficking as the most lucrative illegal global business, estimated at reaping in more than $1 trillion annually in illegal profits.
October 13, 2008
Vendors in the security space face double-duty pressure to not only best competitors but also to stay one step ahead of never-ending security threats. Here are 12 products the Test Center believes succeed at doing both.
October 13, 2008
Following a year of channel disappointments, partners say the resignation of Symantec's vice president of Global Channels reflected a trend of attrition and systemic problems that plagued the company.
October 10, 2008
The Test Center analyzes the toxic soup of malware and intrusion attempts in its security test bed.
October 10, 2008
Navayo Technologies' strives for extra security with SecBox, featuring TPM encryption and biometrics, all in one device. But does it work?
October 10, 2008
In light of Symantec's recently announced deal to acquire MessageLabs, many partners anticipate beefing up their own service offerings and expanding their customer base into the SMB and midmarket.
October 09, 2008
A Cisco commissioned study questioned 2,000 IT professionals and employees about risky behavior that could result in corporate data leaks. From losing laptops to letting strangers wander around their building, this is what was found.
October 09, 2008
CRN Test Center analyzes the daily soup of malware and intrusion attempts in its security testbed.
October 09, 2008
David Kernell, the alleged hacker of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's Yahoo email address, pled not guilty before a judge yesterday.
October 09, 2008
RSA executives say that the newly-released PCI security packages are aimed at helping Level 2 retailers meet a looming Dec. 31 deadline to become PCI compliant.
October 08, 2008
Executives anticipate Symantec's impending acquisition of MessageLabs will give the Cupertino-based company more than twice the marketshare of its competitor in messaging security.
October 08, 2008
The Test Center analyzes the day's malware and network intrusion attempts collected within its security test bed.
October 08, 2008
Adobe Systems has a work around for the clickjacking hack that allows unauthorized users to turn on user's cameras and microphones.
October 08, 2008
The son of a Tennessee politician was indicted by a grand jury that accused him of being the Sarah Palin e-mail hacker.
October 08, 2008
Partners say that RSA's DLP suite allows them to expand service offerings and start new conversations about security to businesses that are consistently looking to maximize IT dollars and consolidate security products.
October 07, 2008
For small businesses that use Mac desktops, laptops and servers, Mozy's got your back with a new, beta version of its backup and recovery solution.
October 07, 2008
The Test Center analyzes the day's malware and network intrusion attempts on its security test bed.
October 07, 2008
At its SecurWorld partner conference, RSA is primed to offer integrated solution sets and significantly expand assessment service opportunities for partners in 2009.
October 07, 2008
Test Center finds a Sasser worm accessing its security test bed.
October 06, 2008
IBM's Global CEO Study helped lay the foundation for the company to assess security needs specific to mid-tier companies.
October 03, 2008
IBM Rational AppScan Express Edition, IBM's new software, is an automated security testing solution designed to help small- and mid-size companies address both external and internal Web security threats.
October 03, 2008
The Test Center's daily threat watch is derived from data compiled from its security test bed.
October 03, 2008
The Test Center's threat watch is taken from data compiled by its trap network and security test bed.
October 02, 2008
For some SMBs trying to sustain their businesses, such new encryption mandates could come as an abrupt wake up call, experts say.
October 01, 2008
O2 Micro expands their electronic component business into the security business. How does their latest unified threat management rate?
October 01, 2008
The day's analysis of spam and network intrusion attempts from the CRN Test Center.
October 01, 2008