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Researchers crack SSL encryption

Two security researchers have found a way of breaking the SSL/TLS encryption that allows the information that passes from browser/user to server and back be reliable and, …

Bluetooth vulnerabilities becoming easier to exploit

Codenomicon warns consumers about the poor quality and security of Bluetooth equipment. Based on Codenomicon’s robustness test results using smart model based fuzzing …

BackTrack adds RandomStorm WordPress scanner

RandomStorm’s WPScan, the free WordPress security scanner, has been added to the latest version of BackTrack. BackTrack is an open source operating system that provides …

Cisco security solutions for urban environments

Cisco announced a series of safety and security innovations powered by a Medianet architecture. Together these innovations support the evolution of Cisco’s strategy …

Pligg CMS multiple XSS vulnerabilities

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Pligg CMS, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct cross-site scripting attacks, according to Secunia. 1. Input …

Micron SSD featuring self encryption

Micron Technology introduced a new version of its RealSSD C400, featuring self encryption. The C400 SED’s encryption capabilities are delivered through a hardware-based, …

Kaspersky One: Universal security for multi-device protection

Kaspersky Lab announced Kaspersky One, a “Universal Security” solution that ensures protection across a wide selection of platforms and devices. Using a single …

XSS bug in Skype iPhone app allows address book theft

A bug in the latest version of Skype for iPhone and iPod touch makes its users vulnerable to having their address book stolen just by viewing a specially crafted message, says …

Imation acquires IronKey’s security hardware business

Imation announced it will acquire the assets of IronKey’s secure data storage hardware business. The two companies also announced a strategic partnership whereby Imation …

Cisco collaborates with Microsoft for data center virtualization

Cisco is collaborating with Microsoft to deliver data center virtualization solutions designed to provide improved scalability and operational control of Microsoft Windows …

Microsoft re-releases botched security update

Microsoft has re-released a security update for Windows XP and Server 2003 after it has realized that the initial one – released last Tuesday in order to add six more …

Mobile threat vectors shift enterprise security strategies

Attacks on smartphones are becoming more common, and according to McAfee Labs, new malware targeting Android devices jumped 76 percent in the last quarter. The need to secure …

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