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Sat, 22 May 10
Intego's VirusBarrier Server 3 provides comprehensive protection from both malware and network threats
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264608.html
Servers running Mac OS X need strong protection from malware, both to ensure that the servers don't get infected, but also to protect file repositories where users freely exchange files. Intego's VirusBarrier Server 3, the latest version of its anti-malware and network protection software for Macs running as servers, now provides comprehensive protection from both malware and network threats. ...[more]
Wed, 22 Dec 10
A brief history of Christmas-related malware
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article265677.html
Since the very earliest days of computer viruses, malware authors have been inspired by the Christmas holidays when developing attacks. Here's a quick, and probably incomplete, history of some of the Christmas-related malware that we have seen over the years.Christmas 1987"Christmas Tree" (also known as "CHRISTMA EXEC"), which spread in December 1987, was an early example of an email-aware ...[more]
Wed, 14 Dec 11
European Standard EN54-21/CPD for fire systems accreditation for Chiron products
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article267054.html
The IRIS range from Chiron is already Europe's most widely-used alarm-over-IP technology .Recently, Chiron's entire IRIS Touch alarm-over-IP range has been awarded accreditation to EN54-21/CPD for fire systems. This latest fire approval makes it easier for IRIS Touch users to comply with insurance regulations, particularly in European countries.EN54-2 accreditation will also open up new market ...[more]
Wed, 24 Jun 09
EVault Plug-n-Protect brings enterprise-class backup and recovery to small and mid-size businesses
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263329.html
i365, Inc., A Seagate Company has launched the EVault Plug-n-Protect technology, an all-in-one backup and recovery appliance designed for fast, economical, system and data protection.The EVault Plug-n-Protect appliance consists of pre-configured hardware and storage, and a complete suite of software including EVault Software, EVault System Restore and EVault Real Time Protection. The EVault ...[more]
Tue, 26 Oct 10
E-voting security fears mount as elections near
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39838507/ns/technology_and_science-science/
New technologies allowing voters to cast ballots via the Internet or other electronic means are catching on in the United States and elsewhere, even as fears mount about security of the systems.
Tue, 20 Nov 07
HM Revenue and Customs loses computer discs containing the confidential details of 15 million child benefit recipients
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article260113.html
Paul Gray, chairman of HM Revenue and Customs, has resigned following the loss of computer discs thought to contain the confidential details of 15 million child benefit recipients along with over seven million people's bank details. The resignation of Mr Gray was accepted because the discs had been transported in breach of rules governing data protection. The Chancellor of the Exchequer relea
Thu, 14 Oct 10
ZeuS’ Response to Automated Analysis
http://feeds.trendmicro.com/~r/Anti-MalwareBlog/~3/7kbM8gS3Fuk/
We’ve been spending some time looking into TSPY_ZBOT.BYZ—the ZeuS variant that was used in the recent LICAT file infector attack. Aside from the behaviors noted in previous blog posts, TSPY_ZBOT.BYZ also uses techniques designed to avoid automatic heuristics-based detection. For example, common ZeuS 2.0 variants contain relatively few imported external APIs. By contrast, TSPY_ZBOT.BYZ imports [...]
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ZeuS’ Response to Automated Analysis
Fri, 6 May 11
Wrightstyle fire doors selected for the headquarters of HSBC Bank in Malta
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article266234.html
HSBC Bank Malta plc is the largest bank in Malta, with a network of around 60 branches and offices. Wrightstyle Limited has supplied fire doors for the headquarters of HSBC Bank in Malta.The Valletta contract not only involved significant design input for the prestigious location, but had to be delivered as complete and finished systems within a three-week timeframe. The Bank's regional headqu ...[more]
Wed, 22 Sep 10
OnMouseOver XSS Vulnerability on Twitter
http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com/onmouseover-xss-vulnerability-on-twitter/
This morning we observed a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attack taking place on Twitter. This particular vulnerability took advantage of the onmouseover function in JavaScript, which works by executing JavaScript code by simply moving your mouse over some text.The following status updates were observed, causing unsuspecting user feeds to fill up with images of rainbows:After [...]
Wed, 25 Mar 09
Biometric Training Programmes for Physical Access Control Companies
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article262820.html
While the market is increasingly becoming aware of the strengths of biometric technology and its commercial applications it continues to suffer from low product awareness (fingerprint and hand geometry continue to have the major share on the lower end of the market) and poor delivery capability. To address this problem, Simply Biometrics recently launched biometric training programmes aimed at ...[more]
Thu, 20 Jan 11
Don't use work e-mail for lawyer notes
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/19/5877181-attorney-client-privileges-dont-apply-to-work-e-mail
If you're planning on suing your employer, don't use your work e-mail to discuss it with your lawyer, because a California Court of Appeals has ruled that correspondence is not considered confidential, nor privileged.
Fri, 25 Apr 08
SkyRecon Supports Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Network Access Protection (NAP) Agents
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article261572.html
SkyRecon Systems has announced support for Windows Server 2008 and the native NAP platform that is built into Microsoft's new operating system Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista , and Windows XP Service Pack 3. SkyRecon's StormShield solution protects businesses from the real threats of data leakage, data theft, system misuse, unauthorised access, and zero-day attacks.SkyRecon's flagship
Wed, 3 Mar 10
Best practice for optimizing firewalls for maximum performance and throughput
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article264432.html
Are your firewalls overloaded? Symptoms of overloaded firewalls include high CPU, low throughput and slow applications. Before upgrading your hardware, it is worth checking whether or not your firewall configuration can be optimized. Here, Reuven Harrison CTO of Tufin Technologies gives firewall administrators some best practices for optimizing firewalls for maximum performance and throughput. ...[more]
Thu, 15 Oct 09
Raleigh Police Department deploys Brivo ACS WebService
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article263753.html
Brivo Systems LLC has announced that the Raleigh, NC, Police Department (RPD) has deployed Brivo ACS WebService at its headquarters building and a growing number of police substations and other locations. ASG Security is the integrator on this ongoing project.Prior to installing Brivo, the RPD utilized key pads at the entrances to some of its stations. Officers and staff gained access by ente ...[more]