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Cloud streamlines efficiency of identity theft

Working with cloud-based services significantly improves economies of scale – for cybercriminals too, according to Commtouch. Phishers are already benefiting from free …

Tips for healthcare organizations to improve their security profile

Based upon extensive work in both healthcare IT and information security, CDW Healthcare has identified preliminary steps for healthcare organizations focused on improving …

SANS gets ready for Amsterdam

SANS Secure Europe, one of the region’s largest infosec training events is returning to Amsterdam’s Radisson Blu Hotel from 9th-21st May with 2 weeks of technical, …

Apple iOS 4.3 fixes security issues

The iOS 4.3 update contains new features, improvements, security and bug fixes. CoreGraphics Multiple vulnerabilities existed in FreeType, the most serious of which may lead …

Restrictive e-mail policies: Hidden security risks for business

IT departments are fighting a losing battle in seeking to constrain employees’ behavior through policy alone, according to Mimecast. Findings suggest that a new approach …

March Patch Tuesday details

In the video below, Qualys CTO Wolfgang Kandek and Qualys vulnerability labs manager Amol Sarwate discusses this month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday release.

How can the author of an anonymous e-mail be identified?

When anonymous letters were written by hand, graphologists were called in to identify the likely author. In this day and age when most such mail is sent electronically, it may …

Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome

Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chorme, according to Secunia. Some have an unknown impact while others can be exploited by malicious people bypass …

Fraud losses drop on cards, cheques and online banking

New figures show that banking industry initiatives are successfully keeping the fraudsters away from customers’ cards and bank accounts. Fraud losses on UK cards, …

Apple updates Java for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6

The latest Java updates from Apple deliver improved reliability, security, and compatibility. Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 9 delivers improved compatibility, security, and …

Will IPv6 render blacklisting obsolete?

We are all aware that IP addresses have almost run out. Security experts are debating the pros and cons, but the sad fact is the migration towards IPv6 is inevitable. Now it …

Risks to address when contracting for cloud services

Gartner has identified four risky issues that CIOs and sourcing executives should be aware of when contracting for cloud services. “Cloud service providers will need to …

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