Security Trends: Archive: October 2004

Feds Charge 28 in ID Theft Ring

Secret Service hits 'ShadowCrew' group in crackdown, charges members with openly trading credit card numbers in online forums.

ISPs Band Together Against Spam

UPDATED: AOL, EarthLink, Microsoft and Yahoo sue individuals who allegedly violate the Can-Spam law by sending millions of unwanted e-mails and IMs.

Another Bagle Variant Tears up the Internet

Yet another variant from the virulent Bagle family of worms is rampaging across the Internet.

AntiOnline Spotlight: Corporations Oblivious to Spyware

Businesses are mounting a formidable defense against viruses, worms and spam. So why are they leaving a gaping hole open for spyware?

AOL To Give Away Anti-Virus Service

The ISP decides that paying for anti-virus protection will be a thing of the past.

Consumers Remain Vulnerable to Identity Theft

More than 70 percent of consumers will share sensitive information during an unsolicited call or e-mail, according to the 2004 Identity Management Survey.

IT Heavies Unveil Mobile Spec

NTT DoCoMo, Intel and IBM introduce a new open and secure architecture for future wireless data services.

Sendmail Delivers Integrated Protection

The company's new middleware app bundles spam and virus protection, as well as policy management.

Bush and Kerry Debate Technology

With days to go before the presidential election, both President Bush and Sen. Kerry square off over the tech industry. Which candidate would best bolster the struggling tech sector?

Candidates on Jobs, Spam, Security Questions

Fake Red Hat Alert Making Rounds

Unknown attacker sends spam messages with a malicious file masquerading as a Red Hat security update.

IE Fights Back, Sort Of

Amid the buzz surrounding alternative browsers, one security researcher claims Microsoft's is more stable.

Sender ID For E-Mail Goes Wild

A Canadian ISP plans to go live with Microsoft's e-mail authentication technology next week.

Giving Network Demons the Boot

Can corporate IT administrators learn a lesson from two colleges that stopped virus attacks in their tracks?

Is a Culture Clash Risking Your Security?

A new study shows that a school yard-like clash of cultures is weakening corporate security. Getting beyond the stereotypes and working together will bridge this harmful gap.

Cisco Buy Blurs Networking and Security Lines

The equipment maker will pay $74M for network access specialist Perfigo.

McAfee Wins 'Malicious Behavior' Patent

Process during emulation process of software can detect malicious software behavior.

CREDANT, Cranite Partner to Create Certified Security for Extended WLANs

Combining expertise in enterprise WLAN security and protection for mobile wireless computing devices, the alliance also complies with existing governmental standards for security and privacy.

Network Security's Blind Eye

VPNs and homegrown applications are two areas where enterprises are dropping the ball. Learn what you can do to ensure that neither poses a threat to your business.

Microsoft, Cisco Shake on Network Security

Collaboration will push for interoperability between competing platforms for network security compliance.

RIM Refutes BlackBerry Buffer Overflow Claim

RIM gets security researcher to update their claims about previously identified issue.

Security Awareness and Training 101

Security awareness and training are perhaps the most overlooked parts of your security management program. Why is security awareness and training so important and what constitutes a security awareness and training program?

Microsoft Releases Scanning Tool

New tool released as Beckham Trojan kicks around.

PayPal Scrambling To Fix Site Glitch

Payment site back online after a back-end Web site improvement update brought the house down the past few days, but access has been intermittent.

Web Servers, BIND Top 2004 Vulnerabilities List

The SANS institute breaks down the top 10 vulnerabilities in Windows and Unix systems.

Spam Summit Kicks Off

The U.S., U.K. host more than 20 countries to promote cross-border cooperation on unsolicited bulk e-mail.

House Toughens Spyware Penalties

Legislation adds prison sentences to maximum $3 million civil penalties approved on Tuesday.

FTC Pursues Former Spam King in Court

The agency files for restraining order against Wallace to halt his spyware activities.

Epok Targets Web Services Security

The firm launches an enhanced platform aimed at wireless carriers and the government sector.

Three Worms Run Top 20 Virus Report

The Bagle, Netsky and MyDoom families of worms still are so powerful that they account for 16 out of the 20 viruses in one company's monthly report.

Developer.com's Term of the Week: Spyware

Security Watch: Online developer resource exposes this blight on corporate and home user computer security.

House Passes Anti-Spyware Bill

Leadership plans to push for Senate approval later this week and send bill to President Bush.

Appeals Court Re-Opens E-Mail Snooping Case

The DoJ and privacy advocates will get a second chance to prove that e-mail providers should not be able to monitor customer e-mails.

CA Buys Netegrity in Web Security Play

All cash deal is expected to fill security gaps within CA's eTrust product line.

Spammers Hide Trojan in Opt-Out Link

Spammers have come up with a new way to fool users into downloading malicious code that will turn their PC into an Open Proxy. They have hidden a Trojan in the opt-out link at the bottom of each spam.

SunGard to Spin Off Disaster Recovery Biz

The software and services provider will make its availability services unit a separate entity to streamline the business focus.

AntiOnline Spotlight: Freshly Baked Security Tutorials

Technology evolves at a brisk pace, so why aren't your tutorials keeping up? Get up-to-the-minute tips on securing your systems from experts in the field.

U.S. Cybersecurity Chief Resigns

Yoran was reportedly frustrated over lack of cybersecurity focus in the Bush administration.

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