Microsoft Warns of Decades Old Windows Bug - January 25, 2010
Microsoft acknowledged a 17-year-old hole in Windows that could be used to take over a user's system. Who's at risk from this virtual DOS vulnerability?
Microsoft Says No Hole in IIS 6 - January 4, 2010
By Stuart J. Johnston
After testing claims that IIS 6 is vulnerable to a zero-day attack, Microsoft declared the wild goose chase off.
Privacy on the Internet: What to Watch for in 2010 - January 4, 2010
By Kenneth Corbin
When it comes to collecting data on the Internet, privacy advocates are making lots of noise. Will they finally have their way?
Hackers Expose Student Body - December 14, 2009
By Larry Barrett
Hackers broke into the admissions server at Eastern Illinois University last month, exposing more than nine years of student data.
Symantec Takes Storage, Security to the Cloud - December 9, 2009
By Larry Barrett
The security vendor unveiled endpoint security and storage foundation apps now available through Amazon's EC2 cloud.
IBM Launches Virtual Server Security App - November 16, 2009
By Larry Barrett
New software from Big Blue promises better security, visibility and scalability for data centers with a virtual infrastructure.
Stolen USB Drive -- The Downside of Data on a Stick - November 11, 2009
By Larry Barrett
A USB drive containing thousands of student Social Security Numbers was nabbed at a Tennessee college, exposing 16,000 to potential identity theft.
Patch Tuesday to Tackle 3 'Critical' Bugs - November 9, 2009
By Stuart J. Johnston
Tomorrow's monthly bug-fix from Microsoft will patch at least three Windows vulnerabilities rated "critical."
Worldwide Spending for IT Security Likely to Increase - October 19, 2009
Almost two-thirds of global companies surveyed said they will increase IT security spending or keep it the same in 2010, despite the economic downturn.
DHS Privacy Report Downplays Laptop Searches - September 28, 2009
By Kenneth Corbin
A recently released report for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security downplays the frequency of U.S. Customs and Border Protection unit searches of travelers' electronic devices, particularly laptops.
Customer Data Remains Largely Unsecured - September 25, 2009
By Larry Barrett
When polled in a recent data security survey, 71 percent of enterprises admitted that cost and lack of resources keeps them from making data security a top priority.
