CIO.com - Security

Privacy Compliance 101: Why Massachusetts Data Security Standards DO Affect You

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Regulatory compliance tips on how to meet new data governance regulations that affect your company--failure could mean fines, loss of reputation and other risk management nightmares.

London Hospitals Almost Back Online After Worm Infection

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online.

Estonian ISP Cuts Off Control Servers for Srizbi Botnet

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An Estonian ISP that temporarily hosted the command-and-control servers for the Srizbi botnet, responsible for a large portion of the world's spam, has cut off those servers, according to computer security analysts.

How Spyware Nearly Sent a Teacher to Prison

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If there's a poster child for the dangers of spyware, it's Julie Amero.

Spammers Regaining Control Over Srizbi Botnet

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The zombie computers used to send spam are coming back to life.

Feuding India, Pakistani Hackers Deface Web Sites

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Indian and Pakistani hackers have once again taken politics to the web, hacking and defacing web sites in the two countries.

Free Open Source Network Monitoring Tools You Must Have

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Running a network means monitoring.These free tools--from Cacti to Snort to NeDi--will help you get the visibility you need.

Hot IT Certifications for a Cool Job Market

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Not all technical certifications will boost your IT career. So in tough times, you have to choose them wisely. Here are the top 5 IT certifications in terms of pay growth.

Spyware Case Finally Closed for Teacher Julie Amero

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The case against Julie Amero is finally closed.

Confidential Customer Details Exposed on Qantas Site

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Qantas' online booking site today breached the privacy at least two of its customers, with their personal details revealed to another party when they attempted to access flight check-in information online.

Why I Didn't Skip Microsoft Vista: Security

Shane O'Neill — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft's Windows Vista OS continues to be dogged by a bad reputation, but some recent security reports give it an edge over Windows XP. And some users say security is precisely why they didn't skip Vista.

Cell Phones: Top 5 Stupid Things Users Do

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mobile devices can raise risk management, privacy and security issues for individuals and companies alike. Even today's "simple" cell phones can pose a significant threat.

Researchers Find Vulnerability in Windows Vista

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An Austrian security vendor has found a vulnerability in Windows Vista that it says could possibly allow an attacker to run unauthorized code on a PC.

British Hospitals Hit with Malware Attack

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Due to incorrect information from a vendor, the story "British hospitals hit with malware attack" posted Wednesday contained the wrong day in the ninth paragraph as to when McAfee received the malware sample from the NHS. The story has been fixed on the wire, and the corrected paragraph follows:

Top IT Spending Priorities in an Economic Recession

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What IT projects will get funded when money is tight? Forrester, Gartner, and IDC analysts team up with real-world CIOs for answers.