Security Trends: Archive: May 2009

Nearly All Email is Now Spam

The percentage of email that's spam has risen to a choking 90 percent, according to MessageLabs.

Clinton White House Hard Drive Lost

The lost drive holds the Social Security numbers of White House staff and visitors.

Does Twitter Create Security Problems?

Though it's a good tool for online conversation, Twitter may be leading some users astray in terms of security.

Zero Day Risk Threatens Older Microsoft Web Servers

Microsoft issued a Security Advisory warning related to its Internet Information Server (IIS).

The Best Way to Remove Viruses, Spyware and other Malware (Part 1)

Much of today’s malware uses very technically sophisticated defenses against detection, making it far tougher for users to remove.

Spammer's Latest: Soft Drink Ads

Never lacking for invention, spammers have begun leveraging fake ads for a health food drink.

Facebook Hackers Threaten Beyond Facebook

If hackers get the personal data of Facebook users they can use it to wreak damage beyond Facebook.

Are Wi-Wi-Fi Eavesdroppers Spying on Your Unsecured Networks?

Understanding how Wi-Fi eavesdroppers intercept messages will help you protect your own wireless communications.

Security Update for OS X, Safari

Apple releases fixes for a wide array of security concerns, including a vulnerability in Safari.

Microsoft Releases PowerPoint Patch

Hackers are actively attempting to exploit holes in PowerPoint, Microsoft says.

Fighting Digital Piracy: Industry Disputes

At a confab of security industry players, plenty of complaining was heard.

Malware Hackers Build Custom Search Engines

Hackers are now constructing their own search engines that offer real links that hide redirect scripts.

Hackers Demand $10M for Virginia Data

Hackers threatened to release Virginia confidential data unless they were paid $10 million.

Top Ten Compliance Issues of 2009

Among other challenges, cloud computing and virtualization present challenges as companies struggle to properly monitor IT.

Hijacked Botnet Reveals Internet's Underbelly

CS researchers at the UC Santa Barbara hijacked a botnet -- an eye opening experience that revealed key cybersecurity threats.

Health IT Challenged by Cyber Threats

Security experts sound the alarm: the Conficker virus compromised hundreds of medical devices.

Cyber Chief Needed in White House, Experts say

The new cybersecurity administrator should be based in the White House itself, experts tell a Congressional panel.

Facebook Combats Phishing Scam

For the second time, Facebook had to protect against attempts to get users' personal information.