SearchSecurityUK: Security UK News

Organisations struggle to understand PCI DSS, call centre compliance

Ron Condon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:57:02 EST

Confusion over the future direction of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has caused some U.K. organisations to shelve their efforts while they seek clarification.

Web-based attacks skyrocket, pirating sites surge, security firms say

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:35 EST

Reports highlight surge in spam as well as an increase in malicious Web pages attacking visitors with Trojan malware and downloaders.

Microsoft fixes security update that breaks Internet Explorer

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:35 EST

An update released Monday corrects two issues that affect the proper display of Web pages.

Expert calls SSL protocol vulnerability a non issue

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:35 EST

The researchers who discovered the SSL vulnerability warn that it could have far reaching affects and are working with a consortium of vendors to coordinate an industry-wide fix.

M86 buys Web security gateway vendor Finjan

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:35 EST

The company plans to develop its U.S. channel, but faces market and integration challenges, according to an industry analyst.

Secure cloud computing – a contradiction in terms?

Ron Condon — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:58:15 EST

Cloud computing implementation is on the rise despite any worries that security professionals may raise about the technology.

Silon malware intercepts Internet Explorer sessions, steals credentials

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:32:34 EST

A new malware variant called Silon has been has been associated with attacks against large banks, according to an advisory issued by Trusteer researchers.

Researchers find thousands of flawed embedded devices

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:32:34 EST

Columbia University researchers found thousands of devices, from home routers to video conferencing units at risk. They say their research has implications for enterprises.

Pushdo botnet uses Facebook to spread malicious email attachment

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:32:34 EST

A phony message warns users that their Facebook password has been reset.

Group to shed light on secure identity management threats

Robert Westervelt — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:32:34 EST

Identity management technologies are struggling to keep pace with constantly evolving nature of attacks, according to the Center for Applied Identity Management Research (CAIMR).