Security firm discloses vulnerabilities to vendors who are willing to pay
VUPEN Security has had enough – no more freebies for software vendors. The security company – previously known as FrSIRT (French Security Incident Response Team) …
Facebook scam remotely executes actions on your account
You’re on Facebook. You notice that one (or several) of your friends “liked” a page named “99% of people can’t watch this video for more than 25 …
12 months in prison for hacking
A former senior database administrator for GEXA Energy in Houston was sentenced to 12 months in prison for hacking into his former employer’s computer network. Steven …
Fake Microsoft Security Update e-mail
Francophones around the world should be careful not to fall for the claims of an e-mail that offers a link for the user to follow in order to receive a Microsoft Windows …
41% of IT pros admit to snooping on confidential information
The results of a Cyber-Ark global survey show that 35 percent of respondents believe their company’s highly-sensitive information has been handed over to competitors. …
Tax credits filing deadline phishing attacks
July 31st is the deadline to file a tax credits renewal with HMRC or pay the second instalment of income tax. The danger now, says Trusteer, is that tax credit filers will …
Ad-Aware releases Total Security
Released today, Ad-Aware Total Security is an all-in-one security solution that includes a firewall, anti-phishing, identity theft protection, anti-spam, parental control, …
Webroot acquires BrightCloud
Webroot acquired BrightCloud, a Web content classification and security services provider. Webroot will integrate BrightCloud’s technology with its own proprietary …
Free protection from malicious web pages
Trend Micro Browser Guard 2010 is a free browser plug-in which proactively protects users against Internet threats by identifying malicious web pages and blocking the threat …
Data breach at AMR Corporation
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, sent letters to potentially affected retirees, former employees, and a limited number of current employees about a …
Secure webmail platform with end-to-end encryption
Connect In Private debuted a secure enterprise-class webmail platform that adds encryption capabilities for all data contained in email messages, including attachments. The …
Facebook security cracked by company employees
Two weeks ago, Twitter has settled FTC charges that it deceived consumers and put their privacy at risk, since security lapses allowed hackers to obtain administrative control …