Ed Sutherland - Article Archives - Page 1

Storm Trojan Takes Social Measures

February 28, 2007

The Trojan uses Webmail, blogs and message boards as conduits for spreading malware code.

Google Fixes Dangerous Desktop Flaw

February 23, 2007

Integrating Web and desktop creates 'perfect storm' for future flaws, researcher says.

Symantec Sounds Warning on Router Passwords

February 20, 2007

Symantec warns on a vulnerability in some home broadband routers.

Fraudsters Update Pump-And-Dump

February 1, 2007

Regulators warn online brokerage frauds on the rise.

T.J. Maxx Hit by Data Breach

January 19, 2007

Consumer data, including credit card info and driver's licenses, has been stolen from the retailer.

Less Data, More Security

January 17, 2007

Will data minimization be the key to enhancing data security? Experts say it's a trend to watch.

Hospitals Becoming Popular ID Theft Target

January 9, 2007

'Cancer patients are big money' for ID thieves, privacy expert warns.

Vista Exploit Looking For Achilles' Heel

January 5, 2007

First Vista exploit could mean lasting problems for Microsoft, according to a security vendor.

QuickTime Exploit Greets 'Month of Apple Bugs'

January 3, 2007

UPDATED: A New Year flaw raises URL-handling issues in the media player.

Vista Security Takes a Hit

December 27, 2006

The OS is proving not to be as unsinkable as Microsoft claimed.

Don't Open That Word File, Microsoft Warns

December 7, 2006

UPDATED: A new Word vulnerability targets Windows and Mac users, according to software maker.

MySpace Hit by QuickTime Worm

December 6, 2006

Phishers exploit QuickTime's JavaScript to snag user information.

Apple Patch Plugs AirPort Holes

December 4, 2006

UPDATED: Original AirPort opens wireless users to attacks, according to Apple.

'Critical' Flaw in Visual Studio 2005

November 3, 2006

An ActiveX vulnerability is being exploited, security researchers say.

Vista's PatchGuard Bypassed?

October 27, 2006

Microsoft says its security 'is no silver bullet.'

Financial Firms Join Security Audit Program

October 26, 2006

Assessment program hopes to replace cumbersome and costly individual interviews with standards-based requirements.

Apple Blames Microsoft for iPod Virus

October 19, 2006

UPDATED: Small number of video iPods affected, Apple says.

Microsoft Plans Nearly Dozen Patches

October 9, 2006

This week's patch release targets may include high-profile flaws in Windows and Office.

Second Third-Party Windows Fix Appears

October 3, 2006

As Microsoft waits, unofficial patches become an established answer to sudden security threats.