A Very Security-Themed Week at Microsoft
Software giant highlights its TechNet security initiatives.
Nokia Confirms N-Gage Codes Cracked
The cellphone maker ironically adds two new security companies to its developers alliance on the same day it confirms hackers have compromised its N-Gage copy-protection.
Verizon Enters SMB Net Security Market
Telco brings firewall and VPN services to enterprise market.
Study: ID Theft Often Goes Unrecognized
ID Analytics conducts massive study on preventing identity fraud.
MSN's Chats: Shuts Most, Charges Others
Company tries to block sex predators, will charge others for chatting.
Bank One Calls Attention to ID Theft
Bank One collaborates with Sun Microsystems on a secure electronic transaction platform.
Sony Bundles Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
Sony debuts a new Corporate Data Protection bundle that combines an enterprise storage server solution with NetVault 7.0 backup software for 'heterogenous backup.'
Linksys 'Plugs' for Better Security in the Home Office
Home networking heavy rolls out new 'plug-in' adaptors for road warriers.
Microsoft Ties Security to VeriSign, Certifications
The company joins with VeriSign to bolster its Trustworthy Computing Initiative.
Gates Sends Letter on Spam to Congress
Microsoft seeks combined legal and technical solution; experts see legislation imminent.
Sex.com Hijacker Appeals to the Supreme Court
Despite being a fugitive, Stephen Michael Cohen asks the high court to overturn a $65 million damage award for stealing the domain name.
Spam Becomes Public Enemy #1
Although they all have different policies to combat the problem, AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo plan to join forces against spam, marking the first time the three online behemoths have ever joined forces on a single initiative.
Microsoft Tracing Windows Server Code Leak
Leak of a volume-licensing key allows for unlimited installations of the company's upcoming Windows Server operating system.
Justice Joins Investigation of Network Associates
Accounting probe expands of security software company.
Study: Human Error Causes Most Security Breaches
CompTIA study argues that IT workers lack adequate security training.
Group Looks to Forge Anti-Spam Standards
A new anti-spam research group tackles what is becoming an increasingly problematic unsolicited e-mail issue.
Microsoft to Open Windows Code to Foreign Governments
Software giant addressing security concerns, response to Linux
Homeland Defense IT Spending Expected to Spike
Studies point to increased federal IT spending in 2003 as a result of the new department.
ISPs Downplay Privacy Concerns of Court Ruling
A secret federal court has granted law enforcement expanded surveillance authority but a leading Internet trade group says don't sound the alarms just yet.
- Are Macs immune to malware?
- Can BYOD risk be managed?
- Which web browser is the most secure?
- How do I protect my Android phone?
- What are the top Android security risks?
- How do I secure my wireless network?
- How do I protect my iOS device?
- What are the top iPhone security apps?
- Are public Wi-Fi hotspots safe?
