Security

Startup aims to keep network security vendors honest

New network test appliance sniffs out security holes in devices such as load balancers, intrusion prevention systems, and routers

Hackers build private IM to keep the law out

CarderIM helps hackers sell personal information; product's distribution is limited

Is Vista secure enough? Longhorn?

HP sues Acer for patent infringement

Lawsuit may be an attempt to slow Acer's breakneck growth and its expansion in the U.S.

Web attacks get personal

Researchers with IBM's ISS group say that cyber-criminals are using malware personalization schemes that allow for maximum exposure and more consistent payoff.

Metasploit hacking tool now Windows friendly

Version 3.0 is faster and less buggy on Windows, says developer

UK e-crime chief: Cyber criminals are undeterred

Interview: Veteran of UK's e-crime unit discusses the agency charged with combatting online crime

Cisco launches IP-based surveillance cameras

Cisco expands its emerging physical security vision with the introduction of its initial IP-based video surveillance camera.

PayPal asking e-mail services to block messages

PayPal touts blocking messages that lack digital signatures to cut down on phishing scams

Unified under law

Unified communications offers worthwhile benefits, but beware its potential legal pitfalls