SECURITY

FTC Warns Consumers of Potential Charity Scams

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:25:00 +0100

Scam artists may take advantage of the recent devastating cyclone in Burma.

FTC Approves New CAN-SPAM Act Provisions

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:55:00 +0100

Four new rule provisions intended to clarify the CAN-SPAM Act's requirements.

FTC to Host Town Hall Meeting to Explore Contactless Payment

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:20:00 +0100

Town Hall will explore consumer protection issues arising from the use of contactless devices and readers in both retail and public transit payment.

April Sees Thirty-Five Percent Increase in Web Threats

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:15:00 +0100

Thousands of mid-tier Web sites compromised by malicious iFrame in mushrooming attack.

Personal Information of Six Million Chileans Posted Online

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:04:00 +0100

Data breach should serve as a wake-up call to all organizations worldwide.

Texas County Electronically Tracks Juveniles

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Hale County invests in monitoring technology for its juvenile delinquents.

Bill Aims to Close Homeland Security Cyber Gaps

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:41:00 +0100

Bill designed to ensure robust defense-in-depth of information systems, and hold individuals at all levels accountable for mitigating vulnerabilities.

New York City, London Announce "Innovation Exchange" Program

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:56:00 +0100

New York and London exchange program designed to share best practices in government innovation such as making government more transparent, accountable, accessible and efficient, with an emphasis on public safety and emergency management.

Srizbi Botnet Accounts for Half of All Spam

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:42:00 +0100

A single botnet has grown so dramatically in the last two months that it now accounts for half of all the spam.

911 Operator Arrested in Rochester, New York for Computer Trespass

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:51:00 +0100

The accused allegedly accessed highly sensitive information pertaining to the terrorism watch list.