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Remote Workers to IT: We Do Care About Security

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most of your remote workers, mobile users and road warriors say they have the business's best interests in mind when it comes to network security.

T-Mobile Lost Disk Containing Data on 17 Million Customers

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

T-Mobile lost a disk containing personal information about 17 million of its German mobile phone customers in early 2006, the company said Saturday.

Security Researcher Reveals iPhone Design Flaws

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Apple's iPhone has two design flaws that could pose potential security problems, according to a researcher.

Five Trends Driving the Need for Better Mobile Security

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mformation Chief Marketing Officer Matt Bancroft outlines five mobile security trends keeping CSOs up at night.

Dog Calls: Company Trains K-9s to Sniff Out Contraband Cell Phones

Joan Goodchild — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A California company has developed a niche training dogs to detect illicit cell phones in correctional facilities.(So what does a cell phone smell like, you ask?)

Malware Infects Space Station Laptops

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Malware has managed to get off the planet and onto the International Space Station (ISS), NASA confirmed today, and it's not the first time.

Did Nokia pay for vulnerability information?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nokia confirmed its widely used Series 40 operating system has security vulnerabilities that could allow stealth installation and activation of applications.

PCI Council to Merchants: Kiss Your WEP Goodbye

Bill Brenner — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bob Russo and Troy Leach of the PCI Security Standards Council explain why ending WEP is key to bolstering wireless security.

Security Uncorked: WEP stinks, so why use it?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We all know it. We all talk about it. We all say how bad it is. Yes, we know WEP stinks. So why are you still using it? Security pro Jennifer Jabbusch wants to know.

Apple's MobileMe Lacks Key Security Feature

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some users of Apple's MobileMe service are complaining about a lack of security when using the service at a public hotspot.

Covert Operation Floats Network-Sniffing Balloon

Robert McMillan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After Riviera hotel management nixed his planned demonstration, one defcon hacker found a way to launch what he calls a warballoon.

Missing Laptop Grounds US Registered Traveler Program

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A laptop containing personal information of 33,000 U.S. travelers goes missing at San Francisco International Airport.

Focus On The Human Factor, Security Panel Says

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Security experts say the human factor should be the focal point of security governance, not technology

Telecommuting Poses Security, Privacy Risks

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new study finds that allowing employees to work from home and telecommute poses security and privacy risks that are not being addressed adequately by business or government.

New Service Tracks Missing Laptops for Free

Robert McMillan — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers have developed a free open-source laptop tracking system for laptops called Adeona.