Network Security: Archive: March 2005

Ordering off the Security Menu

Our columnist lays out a basic list, or menu, of security technologies and processes that business and technical folks should consider. Pick from the list based on your specific needs.

Phishers Target Yahoo Messenger

A new attack has been launched against Yahoo Messenger users, and it could be a sign of things to come.

Enterprises Come Up Half-Empty on IM Policies

Despite increasing security threats and rising use among workers, only half of U.S. businesses have an IM policy in place, according to an Internet security company.

Phishing Attacks Jump 26%

Phishers and pharmers up attacks, perhaps in response to decreased results.

U.S. Bows to Europe as New Spam King

The United States has lost its position as the leading source of spam in the world, with Europe taking over the dubious lead.

Former IT Manager, Current Security Threat?

A recent hack underscores the need to guard against attacks from ex-employees who know your systems inside and out.

Time to Trade in Geek Speak for Business Lingo

Our eSecurityPlanet columnist Ken van Wyk says if you're talking tech to your boss, you might as well be speaking Elvish. To get things done, you need to learn biz speak.

The Back Burner Is No Place for Security and Privacy

Our author makes the snowy trek to Transend's Symposium on IT Security and Privacy to discover that thanks to some high-profile flubs, businesses are starting to come to terms with safeguarding consumer data.

Data Brokers Sitting on a Powder Keg?

The data broker -- or data aggregator -- business has been struggling with a growing number of high-profile privacy breaches. Columnist Ray Everett-Church says their carelessness could blow up in their faces.

Staggered Start For ChoicePoint Hearing

Senate ID theft hearing postponed but Schumer, Corzine promise new privacy legislation.

AntiOnline Spotlight: Spam Declining?

Conventional wisdom states that spam is a growing problem and efforts to eliminate it have done little to turn the tide. Or have they?

Managing The Parallel 'You-niverse'

The data stored by the companies we do business with creates a digital counterpart that wields powerful influence over our lives.

DNS-Based Phishing Attacks on The Rise

Phishers are using a pair of DNS exploits to help give them the illusion of credible domains.

Sensible IT Security for Small Businesses

Small businesses worried about security should avoid magic-bullet solutions and look instead to multiple layers of defense.

Bank Data Leak Jump-Starts Encryption Talk

Bank of America's loss of tapes with the personal information of federal employees has experts clamoring for encryption.

Fraud Concerns No Match For eCommerce Growth

VeriSign's stats say Internet Commerce increased 88 percent during recent holiday season.