Network World on Security http://www.networkworld.com/topics/security.html The latest security news, analysis, reviews and feature articles from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. Cisco's free iPhone app grabs security feeds http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-cisco-iphone-app-security.html Cisco has made available a free iPhone app that can be used to receive over a dozen security-related information feeds in customizable form related both to Cisco products and to general security topics, such as newly detected threats. Ellen Messmer 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 Three indicted for Comcast hack last year http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112009-three-indicted-for-comcast-hack.html Three hackers have been indicted for redirecting the Comcast.net Web site to a page of their own making in 2008. Nancy Gohring 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 Security pro says new SSL attack can hit many sites http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112009-security-pro-says-new-ssl.html A Seattle computer security consultant says he's developed a new way to exploit a recently disclosed bug in the SSL protocol, used to secure communications on the Internet. The attack, while difficult to execute, could give attackers a very powerful phishing attack. Robert McMillan 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 Cyberattacks on U.S. military jump sharply in 2009 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112009-cyberattacks-on-us-military-jump.html Cyberattacks on the U.S. Department of Defense -- many of them coming from China -- have jumped sharply in 2009, a U.S. congressional committee reported Thursday. Robert McMillan 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 Banks on watch after suspected card breach http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112009-banks-on-watch-after-suspected.html An apparent data breach in Spain has caused Visa and MasterCard to warn banks of possible fraudulent credit card transactions. Jeremy Kirk 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 EU security agency highlights cloud computing risks http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/112009-eu-security-agency-highlights-cloud.html Cloud computing users face problems including loss of control over data, difficulties proving compliance, and additional legal risks as data moves from one legal jurisdiction to another, according to a assessement of cloud computing risks from the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA). Mikael Ricknäs 2009-11-20T12:00:00-04:00 Businesses slow to adapt to changing security environment http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-businesses-slow-to-adapt-to.html Businesses are slow to adapt to the changing security environment, according to a major report. Leo King 2009-11-19T12:00:00-04:00 Track your stolen laptop for free with Prey http://www.networkworld.com/reviews/2009/111909-track-your-stolen-laptop-for.html If you're not worried about this when you're out in public with your laptop, you should be: What if someone steals your computer -- and its precious data that comprises your digital personal and work life? Howard Wen 2009-11-19T12:00:00-04:00 Fake Payment Request Attack Ramps Up http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-fake-payment-request-attack-ramps.html A currently underway attack is attempting to trick victims with an e-mail that purports to request a verification for payment to a major company, but instead carries a Trojan. Erik Larkin 2009-11-19T12:00:00-04:00 Most security products flunk test on basic use: ICSA Labs http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-most-security-products-flunk-test.html Almost 80 per cent of security products failed to pass the first test required before certification, according to the latest report released by ICSA Labs. Mis Asia Writer 2009-11-19T12:00:00-04:00