Security

Citrix targets laptop security with new virtualization software

Automatic encryption, bare-metal hypervisor added to XenDesktop

Visa offers new guidance on securing payment applications

The latest best practices complement existing payment application security standard, credit card company says

Security chiefs at home: No such thing as ‘off duty’

Windows DLL exploits boom; hackers post attacks for 40-plus apps

Publish exploits to subvert Firefox, Chrome, Word, Photoshop, Skype, dozens more

Infected USB drive blamed for ’08 miitary cyber breach

Malware was uploaded to network run by the U.S. Central Command

Nasty auto robocaller forced to pay $2.3M, sell Mercedes

FTC finishes off auto warranty robocall scam, getting $3M for consumers

TDE vs Column Encryption

Transparent Data Encryption is easy but has its trade-offs

Apple exec stashed $150,000 in shoe boxes

Bail for Paul Devine is set at $600,000 plus any money he has in foreign bank accounts

Rustock botnet responsible for 40 percent of spam

The botnet has ditched encryption in order to send out more spam

Survey highlights wish list for communication systems

ShoreTel says top buying criteria includes simplicity, reliability, ease of use and management, reduced costs and easier integration with business processes