Miss Singapore commits credit card fraud
The Telegraph reports that the incumbent Miss Singapore World. Ris Low, is a fraud – but not in a way you would expect. It turns out that she took advantage of her …
Proofpoint enhances its email security and DLP platform
Proofpoint introduced version 6 of Proofpoint, its SaaS and appliance email security and data loss prevention platform. The platform delivers integrated data loss prevention …
Study shows IT sector catalyst for global economic recovery
IDC and Microsoft released the results of a global research, finding that the IT industry will create 5.8 million new jobs and more than 75,000 new businesses over the next …
RSA Conference Europe keynote line-up
The complete line-up of keynote speakers for the 10th annual RSA Conference Europe has been announced. The conference, taking place from 20th-22nd October 2009 at the Hilton …
Google shuts down Gmail account because of bank mistake
CNet News reports that Google has recently been ordered to deactivate a Gmail account that has received a misdirected email with sensitive information from a bank in Wyoming. …
Video: Damn Vulnerable Web App installation
This video shows the installation process of Damn Vulnerable Web App (DVWA).
VMware Fusion DoS and privilege escalation vulnerabilities
Two vulnerabilities have been reported in VMware Fusion, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a Denial of Service or gain escalated privileges. Kernel …
NitroSecurity adds configuration and change management to its SIEM platform
NitroSecurity announced the integration of configuration and change management features into its NitroView information security management platform. The ability to manage …
Does Microsoft Security Essentials create more problems than it solves?
Even though Microsoft hasn’t a good track record and reputation when it comes to the security aspect of their products, it is a testimony of its market strength that so …
Companies make little headway in securing data
The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) released its database security study, “IOUG Data Security 2009: Budget Pressures Lead to Increased Risks”. The study …
Experts teach cyber safety to school kids
(ISC)2 launched its Safe and Secure Online volunteer program in the U.S., offering cyber security professionals from business and government to teach cyber safety in …
The future of malware detection?
All of us who follow the security aspect of the IT industry daily have noticed the alarming trend of malware getting developed and changed at a pace that is almost impossible …
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