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Source code testing tool AppScan Source Edition released

Building on the momentum of its recent acquisition of security vendor Ounce Labs, IBM introduced AppScan Source Edition, a new addition to its Web application security and …

Uncovering the business benefits behind the new ICO powers

The latest amendment to the Data Protection Act, which came into effect on the 6th of April, means that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is now able to impose …

IBM delivers secure enterprise mail for the iPad

IBM announced an expansion of IBM Lotus messaging and collaboration software with the delivery of secure enterprise mail for the Apple iPad. IBM Lotus Notes Traveler is no …

1 in 10 IT pros cheat on an IT audit

According to a survey conducted by Tufin Technologies, of 242 IT professionals mainly from organizations employing 1000 to 5000+ employees, 1 in 10 admitted that either they …

Secure login for iPhone apps

DSwiss has launched DoubleSec, a technology that enables automated two-factor authentication on the iPhone for their password and data safe service DataInherit. As well as …

The termination of a spyware business

The Federal Trade Commission has put the brakes on the business practices of an operation that was selling spyware and showing customers how to remotely install it on other …

A preventative, layered approach to head off sophisticated malware threats

It attacked early in the morning without warning, provocation or even a whiff of foreshadowing. Unnoticed, it stealthily wormed through Beefmaster.com’s network …

Week in review: Flaw-ridden smartphones, Facebook app verification and malware-writing researchers

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Critical vulnerabilities in Photoshop CS4 Critical vulnerabilities have been …

iPad phishing scheme advertised on Facebook

How would you like to get one of the much-anticipated iPad gizmos in exchange of simply filling up a mere survey? Well, the offer sounds pretty good – in fact, it sounds …

Laptop theft exposes private info of AvMed Health Plans’ customers

Current and former AvMed Health Plans members’ personal information may have been affected by the theft of laptop computers from the company’s offices. In December …

Top 5 FIFA World Cup online risks

Lavasoft warned computer users to be aware of stealthy online traps set by cybercriminals to leverage public interest surrounding the 2010 FIFA World Cup – and issued …

Instant messenger phishing made simple

An Internet application “comes to the rescue” of MSN & YIM users who want to find out if their friends, colleagues or acquaintances have blacklisted them. It …

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