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Internet Explorer vulnerabities cause data leakage

jccgutierrez — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:59:47 +0800

Microsoft issued a new advisory late Wednesday, warning Internet Explorer (IE) users of the potential for data leakage as a result of new publicly disclosed IE zero-day vulnerabilities.

Tripwire steps into SIEM territory

jccgutierrez — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:52:24 +0800

Tripwire Inc. has announced plans to sell security information and event management (SIEM) technology, but analysts say it's entering an already chaotic and crowded market where it is sometimes difficult for enterprises to thoroughly evaluate vendors.

Microsoft expands SDL program

jccgutierrez — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:45:29 +0800

Microsoft is broadening its Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) program this week, introducing a new template to help IT organizations and coders enable secure software development, and a new category that identifies tool vendors that support SDL processes.

Don’t assume compliance equals security

vng — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:59:40 +0800

IT security breaches in recent years have highlighted the fact that compliance with certain legislation and regulations does not necessarily equate to being secure.

Google opens up Chrone vulnerability reward program

jccgutierrez — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:23:17 +0800

Google is rolling out a vulnerability reward program to provide an incentive for security researchers to cough up security vulnerabilities they discover in its fledgling Chrome browser.

Compliance to be the driving force behind IT

jccgutierrez — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:57:51 +0800

Ovum released a report entitled "Trends of Financial Markets Technology" indicating that financial markets institutions will focus back on achieving revenue growth in 2010, moving on from financial crisis. However, government involvement and regulations prove that it will no longer be business as usual as established by Obama proposals.

Do not get swept off your feet this Valentines

jccgutierrez — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:50:05 +0800

Symantec has issued a security warning alerting users against potential malware and spam attacks this coming Valentine's day. The security firm instructs users to:

Symantec warns against iPad fanfare

jccgutierrez — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:32 +0800

Symantec has issued a warning to inform users about cybercriminals using the new iPad's hype to target consumers looking for information on Apple's new gadget. As soon as the announcement was made, Symantec observed that related search terms had become targets for Blackhat SEO attacks and phishing attacks.

F-Secure Internet Security 2010 blocks Operation Aurora

jccgutierrez — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:46:11 +0800

HONG KONG - F-Secure’s Exploit Shield, a feature in Internet Security 2010 and F-Secure’s business solutions, gives computer users protection against malicious exploits of software vulnerabilities such as the "Operation Aurora" attack against Google and several other technol

Critical infrastructure systems needs better security, says survey

jccgutierrez — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:35:35 +0800

The systems that run power plants, manage the distribution of hazardous chemicals and help monitor water treatment plants are in a dire need of stronger safeguards, according to a survey of more than 600 IT and security executives who work for many of the companies that run them.