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Expert: Critical system flaws a ‘ticking time bomb’

N8 July 29th, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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Combining legacy SCADA systems that have their own weaknesses with Internet technologies is a dangerous mix for protecting systems that provide energy, water and other basic needs, Black Hat presenter says.

Black Hat shines light on security (roundup)

N8 July 29th, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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Las Vegas is the setting this week for two of the most popular annual security events. First comes Black Hat for the professional crowd, followed by the more antic Defcon gathering.

Webroot adds functions to security software (podcast)

N8 July 27th, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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A new version of Webroot Internet Security Complete has backup, PC synchronization and password management along with the usual security features

Automation, partnerships drive Webroot revamp

N8 July 27th, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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Best known for Spy Sweeper, Webroot introduces the new Internet Security Complete 2011 in an attempt to offer comprehensive security that includes password management, file synchronization, and identity protection along with modern threat protection.

Microsoft: IE8 barred 1 billion malware downloads

N8 July 25th, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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Antimalware efforts might be paying off, as Microsoft reports that the browser’s SmartScreen Filter has stopped 1 billion malware downloads since its launch.

Web host to return Blogetery’s blogs

N8 July 25th, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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Web hosting service Burst.net, which terminated Blogetery’s service following an FBI terrorist investigation, says it will return data to the blogging platform.

Baidu suit against Register.com allowed to proceed

N8 July 23rd, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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A U.S. district judge says China’s leading Internet search company has a “plausible” case related to a hacking that disabled the company’s site for hours.

Secunia: Apple software has the most holes

N8 July 23rd, 2010View/Print PDF Version

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A new report shows that Apple has the most software vulnerabilities of all major software vendors, though it doesn’t address severity or how fast holes get patched.

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