Security

‘Night Dragon’ attacks from China strike energy companies

McAfee said the intrusions targeted intellectual property and have been going on for as long as four years

Vendors tap into cloud security concerns with new encryption tools

Products let enterprises retain control over key management functions

Low security awareness found across IT

Survey reveals disturbing lack of communication about key security issues within enterprises, one exec says

IPhone attack reveals passwords in six minutes

Report: Privacy worries many Facebook, Google users

People also fret about getting malware when using services from the companies, according to a Gallup/USA Today poll

A promising way to manage mobile devices

A promising way to manage mobile devices

Microsoft sets Feb. 22 as Windows 7 SP1 public launch

Wraps up service pack, delivers RTM to OEMs today; pegs Windows Update delivery in two weeks

IBM, in mobile security drive, teams with Juniper on smartphone protection services

IBM targets Apple, Android, Symbian, Blackberry and Windows smartphones

Microsoft cripples USB drive worms with new XP, Vista update

Adds optional download to Windows Update to disable AutoRun, feature abused by Conficker and Stuxnet to infect PCs