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HP to acquire ArcSight

HP and ArcSight have signed a definitive agreement for HP to acquire ArcSight, a security and compliance management company, for $43.50 per share, or an enterprise value of …

Browser protection against Web-borne threats

Invincea Browser Protection safeguards enterprise PCs against all types of web-borne threats by moving web browsers—the entry point for most malware—into a virtual …

Vulnerability assessment for databases

Sentrigo announced a fully integrated database activity monitoring and vulnerability assessment solution for enterprises. Hedgehog Enterprise 4.0 provides a complete database …

Week in review: Inside a CERT, hotel systems breach and DHS network security holes

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and videos: Behind the scenes and inside workings of a CERT Brian Honan is the founder …

Rogue employees sell passport data of World Cup fans

Reports are coming in that the Information Commissioner’s Office has started investigating FIFA, the world football governing body, over allegations that details of …

Incentives and challenges for cyber security information sharing

The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA), launched a new report on barriers to and incentives for cyber security information sharing. It shows that the …

Be careful what you reveal online

In the video below, Trend Micro CTO Raimund Genes discusses how an attacker can use information from social networks such as LinkedIn and Facebook to hack into a corporate network.

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Cisco WLCs and Cisco WiSMs are responsible for system-wide wireless LAN functions, such as security policies, intrusion prevention, RF management, quality of service, and …

How your identity could be stolen on Facebook

With its millions of users, the world’s most popular social network has become a perfect target for attackers exploiting such a dense concentration of potential victims. …

Tips for safer social networking

The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn is continuing to grow dramatically, but not just with users. Cybercriminals increasingly are …

Android SMS Trojan delivered via SEO techniques

Android users searching for pornography on their smart phones could be in for a costly surprise. During the course of researching the origin for the first SMS Trojan for …

Apple iOS 4.1 fixes security issues

The iOS 4.1 Software Update is the first major update to iOS 4, bringing Game Center, new iTunes features, high dynamic range photography, and security updates to the iPhone. …

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