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Larry Greenemeier covers security for InformationWeek, including hot topics such as hacking, identity management, the gamut of worms/viruses/spyware/phishing, and vulnerability assessment. Larry has an MS in journalism from Columbia, enjoys using semicolons to break up long sentences, and favors trade shows where wireless access is quick and easy.
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InformationWeek, September 18, 2007 Application framework automatically pulls risk and security-related information from various security systems, letting insurer quickly respond to threats while also cutting costs. The Face Of Identity Theft InformationWeek, August 13, 2007 Stolen TJX data has surfaced in two cases in Florida. The TJX Effect InformationWeek, August 11, 2007 Details of the largest breach of customer data are starting to come to light. High Five: Meet Seth Ravin, CEO Of Rimini Street InformationWeek, August 11, 2007 Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin has survived forming an IT consulting startup as a teen and receiving death threats while brokering trade agreements in Russia. Extending the life of a company's software investments, Rimini's focus, is just a walk in the park. Business Continuity: To Err Is Human, To Plan Is Divine InformationWeek, August 09, 2007 Although disasters make headlines, 80% of all IT outages are caused by human error. To defend against downtime or service interruptions, organizations need to maintain strong business continuity plans. Black Hat: JavaScript Flaws Ease Intranet Attacks InformationWeek, August 07, 2007 Security researchers at the Black Hat conference discussed the weaknesses in JavaScript that let an attacker take control of a user's browser. Estonian 'Cyber Riot' Was Planned, But Mastermind Still A Mystery InformationWeek, August 03, 2007 Because so much of Estonia's economy relies on the Internet, when the Internet was down, citizens couldn't perform the most basic functions, such buying milk, bread, or gas. Mozilla Delivers Security Tools, Previews Firefox 3 At Black Hat InformationWeek, August 03, 2007 Now Mozilla is making its JavaScript fuzzer available to anyone who wants to use it, and it'll be followed later this year by fuzzers for the HTTP and FTP protocols. Ajax's Success Could Weaken Web 2.0 InformationWeek, August 02, 2007 Despite the several ways to break down a Web site built using Ajax, all is not lost, according to SPI Dynamics. Richard Clarke: Computers Are Best Friend Of Progress, And Security Its Worst Enemy InformationWeek, August 01, 2007 The former federal counterterrorism adviser tells security pros at the Black Hat USA conference that continuing to build more of the global economy on cyberspace as it exists today is dangerous business. Risk Management System Busts Data Skimming Ring InformationWeek, July 30, 2007 Four men have pleaded guilty to using phony point-of-sale PIN-pad terminals to steal customers' data and passwords and then defraud stores. High Five: Meet Andre Gold, Head Of Technology Risk Management At ING InformationWeek, July 28, 2007 In May, Andre Gold departed as Continental Airlines' director of information security and landed at ING, becoming that financial service provider's head of technology risk management. Now he's spreading his wings with a larger staff and more responsibilities. New Attack Uses Bogus Web Sites To Deliver Malware InformationWeek, July 27, 2007 The new threat comes from a number of newly registered Web sites that pretend to represent Italian organizations, but are really just vehicles for using malicious IFrames to spread malware. P2P Networks Turn Up Sensitive Corporate, Government Documents InformationWeek, July 25, 2007 A House committee hearing shows that the security dangers of file sharing over peer-to-peer networks is still a major problem. Yahoo Joins Industry In Defining How Long It Will Hold Onto Search Data InformationWeek, July 23, 2007 The 13 months Yahoo will keep search data is shorter than the 18 months announced by Microsoft and Google. Microsoft and Ask.com Join Google In Shedding Light On Search Data Retention InformationWeek, July 23, 2007 Microsoft outlines incremental improvements to its privacy principles for its Live Search and online advertising services. IT Careers: New Master's Degree Emphasizes Ethical Hacking InformationWeek, July 19, 2007 Don't expect to see a big crowd for EC-Council University home football games: The program's inaugural Master of Security Science class consists of only six students and all are taking their courses online. Broadband Improves Performance Of Both Apps And Malware InformationWeek, July 18, 2007 Allied Cash's database administrator Christian Alvarez has been working to secure the company's new Web-based user interface in recent months. Data-Stealing Trojan Disclosure Frustrates Researchers, Vendors, and Law Enforcement InformationWeek, July 17, 2007 Can cybercrooks successfully attack at will, and are those who report the details of these attacks causing more harm than good? GE Healthcare Tackles Data Security InformationWeek, July 17, 2007 GE Healthcare already has rolled out encryption capabilities on 120,000 laptops as part of a five-pronged encryption strategy initiated in mid-2005. Virtual Worlds, Real Cheaters InformationWeek, July 16, 2007 The author of a new book, "Exploiting Online Games," says that cheaters are infesting online worlds like World of Warcraft and Second Life, and they could become a threat to mainstream business systems. The Threat Within: Employees Pose The Biggest Security Risk InformationWeek, July 16, 2007 The No. 1 tactical security priority for U.S. companies in 2007, according to 37% of respondents, is creating and enhancing user awareness of policies. But this is down from 42% in 2006. IT Security: The Data Theft Time Bomb InformationWeek, July 14, 2007 While viruses and worms remain the most pesky security problems, data theft concerns simmer beneath the surface, according to InformationWeek's 10th annual Global Information Security survey. High Five: Meet K.B. Chandrasekhar, CEO Of Jamcracker InformationWeek, July 14, 2007 Jamcracker CEO K.B. Chandrasekhar in 1990 came to the United States after years working for Indian technology companies and founded one of the largest IT infrastructure providers of the dot-com era. Now he's got his sights set on software as a service. Spam Is Gateway To Malware Economy, Feds Say InformationWeek, July 13, 2007 The biggest problem is the availability of tools that make it easy for the average person to launch spam campaigns, including those that employ phishing to steal personal information. Secret Service Busts Four Fraudsters With Ties To T.J. Maxx Attack InformationWeek, July 12, 2007 The South Florida bust resulted in the recovery of about 200,000 stolen credit card account numbers used in fraud losses roughly calculated to be more than $75 million. Cisco, EMC, and Microsoft Deliver Blueprint For Secure Data Sharing InformationWeek, July 10, 2007 The consortium will help federal government agencies develop IT networks and systems that more efficiently and securely share information. New Image Spam Threat Uses PDF Files InformationWeek, July 09, 2007 The PDF image spam is just one of a litany of creative attempts to fool e-mail users into downloading malware or visiting phishing sites, says Symantec in its monthly spam report. Chinese Develop New Search Technology As E.U. Waits For Google, MSN, Yahoo Data Privacy Changes InformationWeek, July 09, 2007 The Taiyuan University of Technology is testing software agents that crawl through any search engine looking for searched keyword results as well as any personal data that's been collected about the surfer. High Five: Meet John Stewart, VP And Chief Security Officer At Cisco Systems InformationWeek, July 07, 2007 John Stewart makes the calls when it comes to Cisco's security infrastructure and oversees the company's e-discovery efforts. He's seen the future, and it's a chip the size of a fingertip. Cyberterrorism: By Whatever Name, It's On The Increase InformationWeek, July 07, 2007 Experts say U.S. companies need to take the increasing use of cyberwarfare tactics and tools very seriously. Link Between Data Breaches And ID Theft Unclear, GAO Reports InformationWeek, July 06, 2007 Even if someone is the victim of identity theft, it's difficult to figure out how that person's sensitive personal information fell into the wrong hands, the agency said. Downed Electronic Jihad Site Flew Under The Radar InformationWeek, July 05, 2007 Al-jinan.org went undetected for more than four years, allowing users to use their own computers to launch denial-of-service attacks against anti-Islamic sites. Kremlin Critics Say Russian Cyberspace Alive With DoS Attacks InformationWeek, July 03, 2007 One organization suggests recent surges in Internet disruptions are a political play to influence December's elections in the Russian Federation. 'Electronic Jihad' App Offers Cyberterrorism For The Masses InformationWeek, July 02, 2007 U.S. businesses would be greatly impacted by any large-scale cyberattacks because most of that infrastructure is run by companies in the private sector. Congress Says Homeland Security Has Insufficient 'Exit' Plan InformationWeek, June 29, 2007 The Government Accountability Office says it could take up to a decade to find a practical way to implement biometric exit capabilities at land ports of exit. E-Mail Attacks Target Business Executives InformationWeek, June 29, 2007 Top-level business executives, including CEOs, presidents, CIOs, and CFOs, are being directly targeted by e-mails containing malicious Trojans. Hackers Make Off With Personal Info On Applicants At UC Davis InformationWeek, June 28, 2007 Officials are investigating the possible theft and misuse of records containing information on about 1,120 aspiring veterinarians who'd applied to UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Schools Lack Cybersecurity Training As Students Grow Cybersavvy InformationWeek, June 27, 2007 The School Safety Index indicates that while 95% of districts surveyed are blocking Web sites, only 38% have a closed network that lets them control the content students can access. Accused Spammer To Decide Fate Of Anti-Spam Crusader InformationWeek, June 27, 2007 Cruise.com has until the end of the week to decide whether to collect $330,000 in damages for being called a "spammer" by Mark Mumma, or seek a new trial. Cisco Dropping Iron Curtain On Web And E-Mail Attacks InformationWeek, June 25, 2007 The company will add malware- and spam-inspection capabilities to its firewalls using technology from its recent acquisition of IronPort Systems. PatchLink-SecureWave Merger Would Bolster Security With Or Without A Patch InformationWeek, June 23, 2007 PatchLink provides patch and vulnerability management, while SecureWave takes a whitelisting approach. Cybercrime Fighters To Gather Next Week InformationWeek, June 22, 2007 Law enforcement officials, including all 92 assistant U.S. attorneys, will meet to coordinate efforts against zero-day vulnerabilities and other online threats. Internet Terrorism Trial Highlights Web Open Info Access Dilemma InformationWeek, June 21, 2007 The case is the second this year in Switzerland focusing on Islamic terrorism, but the first-ever terrorism case there involving the Internet. HP To Buy SPI Dynamics, Boost Web App Security Offerings InformationWeek, June 19, 2007 The acquisition comes the same day HP introduced a number of security initiatives designed to help promote its diversification into several key areas of security. PatchLink And SecureWave Plan To Merge As Security Woes Grow InformationWeek, June 18, 2007 The all-stock transaction will result in a company with more than 5,000 customers worldwide. Red Hat And IBM Add Security Certification InformationWeek, June 15, 2007 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 running on IBM servers now meets government security standards allowing Linux to be used in homeland security projects and command-and-control operations. Cyberattack Fools You Once, Evades Detection InformationWeek, June 14, 2007 The attacks represent a "quantum leap" for hackers in terms of their technological sophistication and pose a serious challenge to the IT community, one security firm reports. New Geolocation Service Could Help Track Cyberthieves InformationWeek, June 14, 2007 Quova's software is designed to help organizations identify in real time any devices connecting into their Web sites. McAfee CEO Optimistic About Tackling Security Complexity InformationWeek, June 12, 2007 McAfee's new chief said growth will come from selling suites of security products and services, particularly those that address security risk management, rather than individual products and services. |
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