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Security Trends: Archive: June 2003 

Feinstein Seeks Hacker Notification Law

New bill would require consumers be notified when a database breach occurs and personal data has been compromised.

By Roy Mark  |  June 30, 2003

Bugbear, Sobigs Lead Infusion of New Viruses

The number of new viruses being written is on the upswing in the first six months of this year, with the Bugbear-B worm leading the digital attack and the family of Sobig worms causing major havoc.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 30, 2003

FindWhat Pursues Scammer

A spammer is offering a purported advertiser database of the paid search company. FindWhat says it will stop him.

By Brian Morrissey  |  June 27, 2003

Report: Many Companies Lack Wi-Fi Security

Rushing to go wireless, many enterprises overlook the need to safeguard their data, according to a Jupiter Research report released at 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo today.

By Colin C. Haley  |  June 26, 2003

IBM to Boost Disaster Recovery for NY Hospitals

Contract with three major NY-area hospitals includes disaster recovery facilities and IT infrastructure to support life sciences research.

By Erin Joyce  |  June 26, 2003

Nothing is Secret with Spyware Lurking in PCs

Workers sit in their offices thinking they're alone -- that no one is looking over their shoulders at corporate secrets. Think again. Spyware bots are sneaking into corporate PCs at an alarming rate, stealing information from emails, IMs, open applications and even tracking Web surfing habits.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 26, 2003

Surfers Unaware of Data Collection

While privacy policies may not adequately protect personal information, some industries score higher than others.

By Robyn Greenspan  |  June 26, 2003

Many WLANs Left Vulnerable, Report Says

More than half of all enterprises take only basic technological precautions -- or none at all -- to protect their wireless networks, according to a new Jupiter Research report.

By Chris Nerney  |  June 26, 2003

House Questions Federal IT Security

Putnam says patience running out for agencies attempting to make their systems more secure.

By Roy Mark  |  June 25, 2003

'Free Flight' Email Hoax Serves as Security Warning

A new email hoax is serving as a reminder to IT managers that they need to educate end users about staying alert to online scams.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 25, 2003

Gates: Spam Must Be Stopped

In his second spam message in as many days, Microsoft's Bill Gates says spam is a serious problem but the federal government should tread carefully.

By Brian Morrissey  |  June 25, 2003

Microsoft Names Bank Exec as Chief Privacy Strategist

On the heels of a security gaffe within its flagship data platform, Microsoft recruits a banking executive with experience in data collection practices.

By Erin Joyce  |  June 24, 2003

FTC Commissioner on Spam Bills, Media Ownership

FTC watchdogs: spam today, big broadcasters tomorrow?

By Rebecca Lieb  |  June 24, 2003

Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Porn Filters

In a split vote, High Court rules CIPA not a violation of free speech rights.

By Roy Mark  |  June 23, 2003

Cutesy Domain Names Making Online Fraud Easier

Best Buy's bogus e-mail fiasco is just the latest in classic online shell game: 'On the Internet, No One Knows Who You Are,' say experts.

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  June 20, 2003

Senate Panel Overwhelmingly Passes Anti-Spam Bill

Calling for up to a year in prison and maximum fines of $1 million for spammers, Burns-Wyden measure goes to full Senate for consideration.

By Roy Mark  |  June 19, 2003

CIOs Still Concerned by Wireless Standards, Security

A panel at CeBIT America says, with the millions of dollars they're investing in mobile technologies, availability and integration with multiple platforms are still hot topics.

By Thor Olavsrud  |  June 19, 2003

Best Buy or Biggest Scam?

UPDATE: The electronics retailer is the latest victim of a scam plaguing e-commerce sites.

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  June 19, 2003

Hatch Suggests Destroying Illegal File Swappers' Computers

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says it may be the 'only way' teach people about copyrights.

By Roy Mark  |  June 18, 2003

Employees Abusing Network Space Cause Legal Woes

Employees are misusing and wasting space on the corporate network. Storing email jokes, downloaded movies and pornography is not only sapping critical storage space, it's opening companies up to a litany of legal problems.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 18, 2003

Spam Replaces Security as Top Messaging Priority

Spam has become such an obstacle on enterprise networks that battling it has replaced security as the top corporate priority when it comes to messaging.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 17, 2003

"Hacking Exposed" Chat

Update: The 'go to' site for everything from removing grass stains to building beowulf clusters redently hosted a chat with the authors of 'Hacking Exposed'. Transcripts are available online.

By eSecurityPlanet.com Staff  |  June 17, 2003

Public Key Infrastructure: Invisibly Protecting Your Digital Assets

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) offers the opportunity to streamline your procedures for protecting and sharing sensitive and valuable information. As Beth Cohen and Debbie Deutsch report, when it comes to protecting your company's valuable digital assets, you owe it to yourself to investigate what doors PKI can open for you and your organization.

By Debbie Deutsch, Beth Cohen  |  June 17, 2003

Microsoft Launches Legal Blitz Vs. Spammers

The software giant files 13 U.S. lawsuits and two in the UK, alleging the defendants flooded MSN and Hotmail users with deceptive spam.

By Brian Morrissey  |  June 17, 2003

Schumer Introduces No Spam Registry Bill

Legislation would impose criminal and civil penalties on spammers, including jail term for repeat offenders.

By Roy Mark  |  June 13, 2003

eBay's Schmidt Bullish on Security

After three weeks at his new job, the former White House Cyber Security czar predicts a 'zero-day exploit' period between discovery of a vulnerability and when it's exploited.

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  June 13, 2003

Feds Investigate Virus Attack on Financial Industry

The security community and the federal government are on alert for what could be another evolution in computer viruses. The newest variant of the Bugbear virus is designed to specifically target financial institutions.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 12, 2003

Report: Secure IM Alternatives Growing

Companies are taking many steps and have a range of alternatives for securing Instant Messaging products and services from consumer-originated services from AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo, according to a new report.

By John Desmond  |  June 12, 2003

Building Firewalls with iptables, Part 2

Exposing any system, no matter how briefly, to an untrusted network is suicidal. A firewall is absolutely vital, and fortunately, the Linux world offers an excellent free firewall utility in netfilter/iptables. Carla Schroder takes a deeper look at iptables with additional rules and scripts for basic firewalling and sharing Internet connections.

By Carla Schroder  |  June 10, 2003

Bugbear in Line With Top Damaging Viruses

The Bugbear virus is taking its toll on networks around the world, causing between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion worth of damage so far.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 10, 2003

Microsoft Revs up Anti-Virus Assault

Redmond acquires an anti-virus software maker to help secure the Windows platform.

By Ryan Naraine  |  June 10, 2003

IBM Adds Adapters, Security for Integration Portfolio

Big Blue unveils new business adapters for its WebSphere software platform as a senior executive defends the vendor's e-business on-demand strategy.

  • IBM Automates Security for Databases

    By Clint Boulton  |  June 10, 2003

    • Security Spotlight Shines on SANs

    In insecure times, security threats seem to be everywhere, and heightened security awareness is rampant. While SAN technology's rudimentary security managed to avoid scrutiny in its early days, it too is now coming under the security spotlight. What security threats exist today for storage area networks, and how can you protect your SANs from them?

    By Tom Clark  |  June 09, 2003

    The Emergence of Secure Content Management

    Content has changed the requirements of enterprise security, exposing the fact that anti-virus software is no longer enough. Instead, a new market is emerging known as secure content management to address the need for policy-based Internet management tools.

    By Drew Robb  |  June 09, 2003

    Now Open: National Cyber Security Division

    Strongly dependent on private sector cooperation, Homeland Security debuts new division dedicated to protecting nation's vital network infrastructure.

    By Roy Mark  |  June 09, 2003

    Spam Threatens Revenue, Kids

    Unsolicited e-mail is not only costing global corporations billions of dollars in lost revenue, it also exposes nearly half of online kids to pornographic messages.

    By Robyn Greenspan  |  June 09, 2003

    Extreme Lessons In Computer Forensics

    How should security pros go about preserving cyber-forensic evidence? The recent involvement of the security practice director at Extreme Logic as an expert witness in a computer forensics investigation holds some lessons.

    By John Desmond  |  June 06, 2003

    Verizon to Sing on Accused Music Pirates

    Telcom to comply with court order to reveal names while continuing its appeal based on constitutionality of DMCA's subpoena power.

  • Verizon Ordered to Reveal Names of Music Pirates

    • By Roy Mark  |  June 05, 2003

    Global Biz Still Unprepared

    Record-breaking digital attacks and threats of more serious disasters have not inspired organizations to adopt complete business continuity plans for dealing with catastrophes.

    By Robyn Greenspan  |  June 05, 2003

    College Hacking Course Kindles Fiery Debate

    A new college course is stirring up a firestorm of debate in the security community. The University of Calgary in Canada is opening registration next week on a course that will teach students how to write viruses and worms.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 05, 2003

    Draft Vuln Warning Guidelines Released

    The Organization for Internet Safety (OIS) is proposing the use of binding arbitration as a way to resolve vulnerability reporting conflicts between vendors and security researchers. http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/2217751

    By Ryan Naraine  |  June 05, 2003

    IE Object Tag Buffer Overflow Patched

    Microsoft releases another cumulative patch to fix new 'critical' security holes in the world's most widely used Web browser.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  June 04, 2003

    Robbing the (Data) Bank

    Security concerns surface about centralized storage.

    By Drew Robb  |  June 04, 2003

    The Deadly Duo: Spam and Viruses, May 2003

    Spam attacks increase another 6+ percent for the month, as the global ratio of unwanted messages in business e-mail breaks the 50 percent mark.

    By Robyn Greenspan  |  June 03, 2003

    Survey: Workers Say It's Easy to Steal Data

    Nearly half of workers surveyed in a new study say it would be easy, if not extremely easy, to steal sensitive data from their corporate databases.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 03, 2003

    U.S. Leads Worldwide Software Piracy Decline

    Software piracy has declined around the world, decreasing 10 percentage points over the past eight years, according to a new study.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 03, 2003

    Microsoft Ties Security to VeriSign, Certifications

    The company joins with VeriSign to bolster its Trustworthy Computing Initiative.

  • Microsoft Updates Roadmap, Delays Yukon

    • By Mark Berniker, Thor Olavsrud  |  June 03, 2003

    E-mail Virus Getting 'SoBig'

    Anti-virus firms are reporting 30,000 interceptions in 84 countries.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  June 02, 2003

    Palyh and Fizzer Top Troublemakers in May

    After topping the infamous virus charts for several months, the Klez and Yaha worms have some company from newcomers in the virus world -- Palyh and Fizzer.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 02, 2003

    Gartner: 60% of Companies to Outsource Security by 2005

    As companies try to implement more security around their perimeters, an increasing number are turning to outsourcing to get the extra work done.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  June 02, 2003