Latest security news.
Widespread attack cripples computers with spyware, 04/22/05
An insidious new Internet attack that hijacks a victim’s Internet connection and stealthily installs a barrage of adware and spyware is targeting businesses and organizations across the U.S.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0422widesattac.html?nl
Army of zombies invades China, 04/21/05
China’s rapid Internet growth has brought with it a somewhat disturbing side effect: multiplying zombies up to no good.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0421armyofzo.html?nl
Sprint sees mobile device security neglect, 04/21/05
Most corporate users are unprepared for mobile device security, said Rob Kermode, general manager for customer solutions at Sprint, in a keynote speech at this week’s Wireless Security Conference in Cambridge, Mass.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0421sprinsees.html?nl
Study: Europe makes greatest gains in ‘e-readiness’, 04/20/05
Europe is creating a thriving e-business environment by driving broadband growth and investing in public and private Internet initiatives, according to a report released Wednesday.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420studyeurop.html?nl
Cyber attack early warning center begins pilot project, 04/20/05
A fledgling nonprofit group working to develop an automated cyber-attack early warning system, the Cyber Incident Detection Data Analysis Center (CIDDAC), is about to begin a pilot project to collect data on network intrusions from a group of companies in national-infrastructure industries.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420cyberattac.html?nl
Ameritrade warns clients about potential data breach, 04/20/05
A computer backup tape containing account information of more than 200,000 Ameritrade clients was apparently lost or accidentally destroyed while being shipped, prompting the online investment brokerage to notify the clients of a potential breach.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/0420ameriwarns.html?nl
Newsletter: How to overcome upper-management resistance, 04/19/05
In working with students in the online Master of Science in Information Assurance program of Norwich University, professors contribute to the weekly discussions. One of the questions in the first week of the second seminar, which focuses on management, presents a scenario in which management dismiss security concerns.
https://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/sec/2005/0418sec1.html?nl
