Security Trends: Archive: April 2005

Trend Micro Reviewing Update Snafu

Security firm says it is reviewing the process after releasing a faulty update.

New York Sues Internet Marketing Firm

The state's attorney general alleges the California company is installing spyware on PCs.

Disaster Recovery Vs. Business Continuity

Think disaster recovery and business continuity are the same thing? Think again. You better know the difference and you better be prepared for both.

Google Typo Crashes Systems

Users of Google's Web site would be wise to get the spelling right.

Trend Micro Update Causes Mayhem

Trend Micro customers spent at least part of the weekend battling the fallout from a faulty software update that the company distributed last Friday.

Iron Mountain Admits Tape Loss, Recommends Encryption

The records management giant aims to change the way backup tapes are handled.

Attack of The Chinese Zombies!

UPDATED: More than 20 percent of new zombied computers come from China, an unfortunate side effect to its rapid Internet growth.

States Take Spyware Action Into Their Own Hands

Washington will soon join Utah and California in passing laws targeting spyware and phishing.

Man Arrested for Using Trojan, Webcam to Spy on Teen

A 45-year-old Cyprus man has been arrested for allegedly using a Trojan horse to control a teenage girl's webcam, using it to spy on her in her own bedroom.

House Panel Pushes Cybersecurity Post

New legislation raises profile of securing the nation against digital attacks.

Corporate Data Leaks Spur Interest in Storage Security

High-profile data security breaches are boosting the fortunes of storage security vendors. Will national legislation follow?

HIPAA Deadline Passes

Health care organizations still working to comply with HIPAA.

The Pros & Cons of Managed Security

Managed security outsourcing is a multibillion-dollar business with companies of all stripes saving money by offloading time-consuming and mundane security tasks to providers. But there's more at stake than saving a few bucks.

Outtasking Solution to Company's Email Woes

A large chemical company has turned to outtasking the security side of its email system to keep its messaging system running smoothly and to free up its IT staff.

Is Spam Actually Less Annoying?

Spam volume is up, but the annoyance factor is down.

ISP Steaming Over Coffee Spam

Activist hauls Gevalia Coffee into court over unsolicited e-mail.

E-Filing Up, Fear Down

The number of folks filing taxes online is growing despite the security traps that can trip them up.

IM Worm Prompts Reuters Messaging Shutdown

An IM worm forced Reuters to temporarily shut down its private instant messaging network.

HSBC Latest Data-Breach Victim

The security breach could reach several big credit companies.

Data Brokers Step Into Senate Panel's Fire

Judiciary chairman predicts tough legislation cracking down on personal data breaches.

Group Revises Anti-Piracy License Terms

Tech firms bend to complaints of mobile phone companies.

310,000 Exposed by LexisNexis Data Breach

Company estimates data breach affected 10 times the U.S. residents as originally reported.

Feinstein Tightens ID Theft Proposal

California Democrat calls for national notification law just before Senate hearing.

Americans Learning to Live With Spam Agita

E-mail users say they are more accepting of spam. Doesn't make it less painful though.

Gates Wants to Can Spam -- Fast

Microsoft founder and chief software architect continues to push for eradication of spam.

Blogging Without Getting Burned

As the public rushes to the blogosphere, employers and employees have to figure out what's right -- and what's stupid.

Storage Security Back In The Spotlight

With public concern over lost and compromised data growing, the time is right to take a closer look at storage security best practices.

Federal E-Rate Indictments Grow

Six companies and five individuals charged with wire fraud, collusion, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy.

Report: IM Threats All The Rage

The first-quarter report by the IMlogic Threat Center says attack increase will likely continue.

Application Insecurity --- Who is at Fault?

Though most would expect it, application security is definitely not a built-in. Someone has to take the blame for it. Is it their fault or ours?

Do You SP2?

UPDATED: Less than one quarter of Windows XP users are running the crucial Service Pack 2, a study finds.

Handheld Security Too Expensive For Enterprise?

Companies need to assess their antivirus, VPN, device security and management software, the Burton Group found.

E-Mail Security on The Table

Security vendors convene at a panel discussion to address the future of e-mail security.