March 11, 2010

Security Trends Section Index

China Tops in Botnets, SQL Injection Attacks

McAfee security researchers predict Internet-based cyber attacks will continue to escalate in quantity, sophistication as hackers target the most popular social networking sites, search topics in 2010.

IT to Tackle Post-Super Bowl Network Security

No matter who wins the game, network security firm warns that post-Super Bowl Monday could leave enterprises dealing with security issues.

Online Banking Passwords, Usernames Widely Reused

Report finds the majority of financial Web site customers reuse the same logins elsewhere, posing a potentially serious security risk.

Yet Another Medical Data Security Breach

More than 4,000 patients' personal information was compromised after a laptop was stolen from an employee of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) medical school.

Cloud Security Wunderkinds

Security is among the biggest factors that could hinder broader cloud adoption. These two startups have novel solutions that will help drive adoption in 2010 and beyond.

Seven Simple Wireless Security Tips

Follow these seven wireless security tips to lock down your home or small business Wi-Fi network.

Clever Scareware Scam Spreads Across Facebook

PandaLabs security researchers this week notified users that a fake virus alert was inundating Facebook walls in an attempt to get users to download bogus antivirus software.

Europe to Begin Digital Privacy Overhaul

EU commissioner declares current electronic privacy laws are out of date, pledges sweeping overhaul. In the meantime, Canada’s taking another look at Facebook's privacy changes.

Network Security Not Priority for iPad

The new iPad offers apps and mobility useful to business, but it lacks important security measures, such as support for a VPN.

Privacy Bill Nears Introduction in House

Chair of House Internet subcommittee says work on draft discussion of privacy overhaul legislation is almost complete, touts plans for wireless overhaul.

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