NEWS & ANALYSIS

Social Networking Security

Apr 11, 2012 -Increasingly, employees expect to remain connected to social networking sites while at work. But these sites represent a growing threat in terms of malware, for instance.

Morning Security Brief: Vetting Utility Workers, 911 Tapes, Verizon Strike, and More

Aug 15, 2011 -A U.S. lawmaker introduces legislation for doing background checks on utility workers. North Carolina will begin to alter 911 tapes to protect victims. Tel Aviv University has developed a hand-held date rape drug detector. And more.

Former DHS Secretary Praises New Government Cyber Identities Plan

Apr 29, 2011 -Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff voices support for the White House's plan to secure identities in cyberspace.

Top Government Lab Hacked

Apr 21, 2011 -In further proof that no one is safe from a determined cyberattacker, a top United States federal lab was the victim of a cyberattack earlier this month.

Attackers Exploit Trust in PDFs

Mar 08, 2011 -Hackers have grown increasingly attracted to using PDF attachments to carry out targeted cyberattacks, cautions a new cybersecurity report.

Patients Uneasy About Security of Electronic Health Records

Feb 22, 2011 -A new survey finds patients wary of the move to electronic health records and the ability of their healthcare providers to secure them.

Large-scale Cyberattack Knocks Parts of Canadian Government Offline

Feb 17, 2011 -A large cyberattack traced back to servers in China and first detected in early January has led the Canadian government to shut down Internet access at two government departments.

Google Searches Warn Against Hacked Web Sites

Dec 21, 2010 -In an effort to help its customers avoid compromised Web sites, Google has added a new tool to its search engine that notifies users when it has detected suspicious activity on a Web site.

GAO Finds Hackers Could Exploit Wireless Vulnerabilities

Dec 02, 2010 -Congress's watchdog reports finds that many federal agencies inconsistently apply security guidelines and best practices, leaving government networks and information vulnerable to attack.

Mobile Malware Will Grow in 2011, Predicts IT Security Firm

Nov 29, 2010 -Cybercriminals will feast on the insatiable demand for smartphones and tablets, like Apple's iPad, to infest as many devices with malware as possible in 2011, security firm M86 predicts.
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