Network Security: Archive: November 2010

Ransomware Scams Take Your Data Hostage

New form of malware encrypts files on a victim's computer and demands they fork over $120 if they ever want to be able to access their Office files again.

8 New Security Add-Ons for Firefox

Improve browser security and protect your privacy--and your identity--with these eight great open source add-ons for the Firefox Web browser.

Cybercriminals Exploit Facebook Bug for Spam Campaign

Cybercriminals seized on Facebook users' woes earlier this week to spread a malicious downloader Trojan the old-fashioned way--by e-mail.

Survey: Twitter, Cloud, Mobile Concerns for IT

Information security functions are trying to adapt to the new world of mobile computing, cloud computing and social networking, but at the end of the day, it's really about data loss prevention.

Afilias Project Expands DNSSEC Deployments

As Afilias accelerates DNSSEC for top-level domains, what is the current status for DNSSEC deployment, and what's next?

Red Hat Looks to Lock Down Linux

With the official launch of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, the vendor takes aim at Government-ready security.

McAfee Presents Its '12 Scams of Christmas'

The security software firm issues its "12 Scams of Christmas" list to raise Internet users' awareness of online scams designed to steal their money or their identities, or both.

Malware, Mobile Device Threats Surge in Q3: McAfee

Security-software vendor McAfee's third-quarter threats report finds a huge increase in both the volume and sophistication of malware.

Dell Debuts Encryption App for SMBs, Enterprise

Dell's new security suite is designed for customers that need to encrypt their data and comply with government information security regulations.

How To Encrypt a Windows Drive with DiskCryptor

Even if you password-protect your Windows account and encrypt your sensitive data, your system files can still be easily accessed, for example, from a Linux-based LiveCD--unless you encrypt them.

Healthcare Data Breaches Cost $6B A Year: Report

Latest data security report from Ponemon Institute finds that data security inadequacies are costing healthcare organizations dearly and exposing their patients to identity theft.

Google Improves Android Mobile Security

Google recently made it easier for mobile IT administrators to securely manage Android 2.2 (Froyo) devices from within Google Apps.

New Smartphone Security Solution from Juniper

Juniper Networks recently announced a new set of services and technologies to help enterprises, service providers and end users secure their mobile assets.

USB Devices Responsible for 1 in 8 Malware Attacks

Study by security software developer AVAST finds that hackers are exploiting the AutoRun function in portable USB flash memory devices to infect PCs and mobile devices.

Emulex Encrypts Data at Server Level

Emulex’s (NYSE:ELX) OneCommand Guardian software encrypts data at the server and, according to Shaun Walsh, vice president of corporate marketing, can be used with any HBA.

Small, But Serious Patch Tuesday

Microsoft patches a handful of security holes, but at least one of the vulnerabilities is dangerous and wide-spread. The message is, don't let your guard down.

Improve Network Security with Better Router Security

Millions of home and small business routers have a security flaw, which is simple to fix if you know how. Our expert explains the flaw and how to protect your network against it.

Spam Jumps 28 Percent in October: Report

AppRiver's October Internet security report finds a decided spike in spam last month and a reemergence of old, but still highly effective, malware.

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Firesheep Attacks

Our expert offers the top ten ways to surf websites vulnerable to Firesheep without getting fleeced. Learn how to best defend yourself from Firesheep and other sidejacking attacks.

PayPal Fixes iPhone App Security Flaw

Authentication vulnerability in PayPal's iPhone app made it possible for hackers to snare account information and passwords from users on unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots.

Microsoft: A Light Patch Tuesday Coming Up

Microsoft has only one critical bug to patch this month, a dramatic change over last month's Patch Tuesday and a welcome break for systems administrators.

UK Says Google Guilty, Broke Privacy Law

Agency says it won't fine Google for its Street View violations, but will audit company's data protection practices going forward.

Rethinking Privacy and Cloud Computing

A predominantly cloud-based architecture is the future for most enterprises. The question is how to best balance privacy and security with cost and business risk.

Another Hawaiian University Exposes Personal Data

University of Hawai'i officials are warning more than 40,000 former students that a faculty member inadvertently posted their most sensitive personal information online for more than a year.