Security

StopBadware: Trusted Web sites are being hacked and don’t even know it

StopBadware report warns: In a Web 2.0 world, it's becoming easier to sneak badware onto a legitimate site, compromising trusted Web sites

Google adds Postini e-mail services to Apps Premier suite

Google boosts its Apps Premier hosted apps suite with e-mail security, compliance, and recovery services at no extra charge

Analyst warns that Web 2.0 threatens corporate security

IDC's Christian Christiansen frets about the convergence of people's corporate and private lives and the security risks it raises as Web 2.0 gains traction in enterprises

Security researchers look beyond Vista

At the BlueHat meeting, many third-party security personnel came away impressed with Microsoft's adoption of their own security measures and techniques

Protecting users against social engineering tactics

PCI experts say deadline is just the beginning

The Payment Card Industry Security Standard compliance deadline has passed, but few large firms have completed compliance work

FTC settles with alleged spyware operation

ERG Ventures hid Media Motor spyware in its free software that was downloaded to more than 15 million computers, and the FTC has levied a $330,000 fine

Web 2.0 brings set of security concerns

Survey: Consumers only think they’re cybersafe

Survey finds consumers have a false sense of security when it comes to the levels of anti-virus, antispyware, and anti-spam protection on their PCs

Contested U.K. encryption disclosure law takes effect

New British legislation compels individuals and businesses to decrypt data wanted by law enforcement authorities for investigations