The Thumb-sucking Threat
Joe Wagner, senior vice president and general manager of Systems and Resource Management at Novell, explains the security implications of all those popular portable storage devices.
Phishing Botnet Expands by Hacking Legit Sites
A botnet is now using a SQL injection attack tool designed to hack legitimate Web sites, a move meant to add more hijacked PCs to its collection.
Military Computer Contractor Convicted on ID Theft Charges
A former U.S. military contractor has pleaded guilty to exceeding authorized access to a computer and aggravated identity theft after he was accused of selling names and Social Security numbers of 17,000 military employees, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Risk Assessment Tool: Application for Removable Device Media
An excerpt from the form that the City of London uses to decide whether or not to grant officers permission to download data onto portable media. Could this evaluation criteria work for your organization?
Colombian Man Sentenced for Computer Fraud
A Colombian man who used keylogging software in a lucrative identity theft scheme has been sentenced to nine years in prison
Threat Watch | Cold Boot: Should New Attack on Encrypted Disks Change the Way Lawmakers Approach Disclosure Legislation 'Safe Harbors'?
Recent research from Princeton, McGraw Security Services illustrates how the lack of encryption specifications in legislation could put consumer data at risk.
Study: Men Fall Harder for Internet Fraud
Men fall harder than women for Internet fraud, study finds
Numbers | The Best Way to Prevent Identity Theft? Hold on to Your Wallet
Most identity frauds are traced back to low-tech methods, not the Internet, according to new research from Javelin
Pass It On | How to Avoid Tax Scams
7 tips for preventing identity theft during tax filing season
Be Careful What You Phish For
As technology continues to evolve, so do malicious attacks that are often associated with the Internet. According to some industry insiders, Canadians aren’t aware of and aren’t taking these problems and attacks seriously enough.
Data Center Directions Virtual Conference
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The Surest Path to Effective and Efficient Compliance
In this webcast, we explore why and how — with best practices, practical tips and solutions that work — to ease your compliance challenge.
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