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Kaspersky Lab has taken out a US patent for an advanced technology that detects unauthorized modifications of data. Unsanctioned modification of data, regardless of whether it …

ScanSafe announced the discovery of a new series of website compromises, collectively dubbed “Gumblar”. The compromises continue to grow exponentially and have …

GFI released a free version of its backup and recovery software called GFI Backup 2009 – Home Edition. The software allows home users to keep regular and updated copies …

Sophos is reminding Twitter users of the importance of careful password choice and protection, following news that a Twitter account of the New York Times has been targeted by …

Phishers are constantly experimenting, looking for better ways to defraud Internet users and reap more money from their crimes. The second half of 2008 found phishers adopting …

Fortent announced the introduction of Fortent Connect, a solution designed to help mid-sized financial institutions fight crime and manage regulatory compliance. This new …

For many organizations, databases are a treasure trove of sensitive information containing data ranging from customers’ personal details and confidential competitive …

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1 and earlier versions. This vulnerability (CVE-2009-1492) would cause the application to crash …

At the Future of the Internet conference in Prague, Microsoft, Nokia, Gemalto and Philips announced a new initiative that will address the fundamental societal issue of trust …

Callpod launched Keeper Desktop, its first software application for desktop and laptop computers. Keeper allows users to store all sensitive data including passwords, account …

AirMagnet announced the industry’s first true voice-grade site survey capability for wireless. This capability – made possible with new versions of AirMagnet …

Vigilant Technology released the NetView 3.0 IP Matrix Control Center Management Solution. Enhancements support H.264 compression capabilities, multi-site remote access over …