Security

Fri, November 06, 2009 - ScanSafe researchers are seeing renewed activity regarding Gumblar, a multifunctional piece of malware that spreads by attacking PCs visiting hacked Web pages.

Fri, November 06, 2009 - Social-networking sites MySpace and Facebook have apparently fixed coding errors that could have allowed an attacker access to all of their users' data and photos.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - Until recently, the Boston Celtics' e-mail infrastructure was outdated and badly in need of an overhaul.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - The Postini technology that lets Google Apps Premier administrators control their e-mail environments by establishing and enforcing usage policies, rules and parameters will be extended to the other applications of the suite.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - A sweeping new bill that would implement a national standard for data protection and breach notification got a boost of support today from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - Microsoft plans to will deliver six security updates on Tuesday, less than half the number it issued last month, to fix flaws in Windows and Office.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - Security-appliance vendor Blue Coat Systems is laying off of close to 20 percent of its staff and restructuring its business in a drive to increase profitability.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - Social-networking sites MySpace and Facebook have apparently fixed coding errors that could have allowed an attacker access to all of their users' data and photos.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - Just as a new hack, blacksn0w, promises to unlock iPhones with the latest Apple software from AT&T's wireless network, Apple is looking for a sheriff to lock the smartphones back up again, permanently.

Thu, November 05, 2009 - CompTIA finds IT pros value and seek new security-related certifications above all other areas.