Windows Kernel Security a Problem for Developers 07/30/2006

Recently introduced security measures by Microsoft will make it more difficult to integrate third-party security tools with Windows, according to a rival personal firewall firm. Agnitum reckons that the introduction of Kernel Patch Protection by Microsoft will force independent security software vendors to adopt the same tactics as hackers in order to get their code to work. Complete Article

Automation Speeds Airport Security 07/29/2006

To help handle passengers, the Airport Authority took space sitting idle in the former commuter terminal and installed four security lines, along with one of the airport's two "puffer" machines designed to find trace amounts of explosives on clothing. Automation for Security

Monitoring Staff Emails 07/28/2006

Has Monitoring staff emails gone too far? Survey says: 62% Yes 38% No Details

Democrats Slam Homeland Security 07/28/2006

The Bush administration is failing to implement the technology-related recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and falling short on other homeland security priorities, Democrats of the House Homeland Security Committee said in a new report. Complete Article

FBI Arrests Hacker at Conference 07/29/2006

The FBI executed an arrest warrant at a New York City hotel, where the Hackers on Planet Earth conference was taking place, and led off one man before his scheduled presentation began. Four FBI agents made the arrest at HOPE 6 without incident, according to attendees cited in the post. They removed Rambam and his computer equipment from the hotel, and rumors quickly spread that his presentation contained sensitive information retrieved while researching his report. Complete Article

US Source of Illegal Content 07/28/2006

More than 50% of online images of child abuse reported to an internet watchdog can be traced to the US, a report says. Investigations by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) found nearly 2,500 US sites containing illegal images. The IWF study also said that some sites that contain the illegal content remain accessible for up to five years despite being reported to relevant authorities. US Source of Child Abuse

Fighting Cyber Crime 07/27/2006

Fighting cyber-crime requires an Enron-like scandal to force the hand of legislators, the FBI argued today. Only after such an event could the necessary reforms be made to allow authorities to effectively battle online criminals, according to FBI special agent Shéna Boswell-Crowe. Fighting Cyber Crime

Feds Use Data Mining 07/27/2006

U.S. intelligence agencies have invested millions of dollars since 9/11 on computer programs that search through financial, communications, travel and other personal records of people in the USA and around the world for connections to terrorism, according to public records and security experts. The software is designed to find links between terrorism suspects and previously unknown people; track the international flow of money, operatives and materials; and search for clues in the worldwide communications over phone lines, wireless connections and Internet links. Complete Article

Customization is the Weak Link in Application Security 07/26/2006

The customization of off-the-shelf software is the weakest link in application security. This is particularly true for widely used enterprise products such as SAP and Oracle, according to Gartner Research Director Rich Mogull. He said the massive amounts of customization required to get products from both SAP and Oracle to perform ideally means that IT managers have no fail-safe point if some of the code creates vulnerabilities. As a result, managers have to cherrypick through code to find their own mistakes as opposed to downloading a patch from a vendor. Complete Article

Online Safety and Security 07/25/2006

Tips for protecting yourself online: The proliferation of computer technology and emergence of the Internet has enhanced the lives of children and adults. Increasing productivity and efficiency, the Internet is a powerful educational tool, and it provide youths a vast amount of information. That said, it is important to remember that the Internet can also be very dangerous. Criminals are using modern technology to prey on innocent victims. Online Safety and Security

Nine Ways to Elevate Your Security 07/24/2006

Your small-business network may be protected by firewalls, intrusion detection and other state-of-the-art security technologies. And yet, all it takes is one person's carelessness, and suddenly it's as if you have no network security at all. Improve Security

Cisco Patches Security Software 07/22/2006

Networking giant Cisco Systems has fixed several flaws in a security monitoring product meant to protect networks against attacks. The company outlined the vulnerabilities in its Cisco Security Monitoring Analysis and Response System in an advisory Wednesday. The three vulnerabilities could allow intruders to gain remote access to systems and to glean sensitive information, Cisco said. They relate to the CS-MARS system itself and to the way it interacts with software from Oracle and JBoss.

Philippines on High Security Alert 07/23/2006

The Philippine military said on Sunday that they declared the highest state of alert in the National Capital Region, citing a supposed plan by a rightist group to overthrow the government in time for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's State of the Nation Address on Monday.

Congress Not So Social 07/19/2006

It seems that the only thing expanding faster than the offerings in cyberspace are concerns about how to keep young people from being exposed to the dangerous side of the Internet. Now being targeted in Congress is myspace.com and other social networking sites such as Friendster, Facebook and Xanga that are so popular with young people. There is growing, and justifiable, concern that the sites are also becoming correspondingly popular with sexual predators who see them as readily accessible sources of potential victims. A bill by Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., would require schools and libraries that get federal funds to limit or ban access to social networking sites that could unintentionally expose minors to sexual advances from pedophiles.

Internet Vehicle for Crime Syndicates 07/19/2006

As cyber crime becomes a lucrative business, organised crime bosses are looking increasingly at the Internet to expand their criminal empires, an IT expert has said.

Security Lessons for US 07/19/2006

Four U.S. lawmakers arrive in Toronto tomorrow to learn how Canadian authorities thwarted an alleged terrorist plot last month. But the visit is so shrouded in secrecy that the politicians will not discuss details of it until they are safely back stateside on Tuesday. The members of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment will be on a fact-finding tour.

Vista Security 07/19/2006

Although Microsoft is touting its super soar away Vista as the most secure ever, a security outfit is claiming that it is just creating newer and more spectacular flaws. Symantec, which has been playing with the beta software, says it is less stable and secure, at least for now.

Airport Security In Haiti 07/18/2006

Security problems at Haiti's Port-au-Prince airport have been resolved, the U.S. government said Tuesday. On Dec. 22, 2004, the Transportation Security Administration announced that the airport's security measures didn't meet international standards. Airlines and airports were asked to tell passengers traveling between the United States and Haiti that there were security lapses at the airport.

Homeland Security Department Is Accused of Credit Card Misuse 07/17/2006

Flat-bottomed rescue boats at double the retail price, $68,500 worth of unused dog booties, hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of computers that somehow disappeared and a $227 beer brewing kit. These are just a few of the questionable purchases that Congressional auditors have found by digging through half a year of credit card records from the Homeland Security Department, including records for the months immediately after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita last year.

Wireless Struggling With Security Issues 07/15/2006

Enterprise wireless LAN deployment continues to grow steadily, but 95 percent of companies have concerns about the security of their wireless networks, according to a new survey by Gartner

Computer Consultant Hacked FBI Passwords 07/15/2006

An FBI computer consultant gained access to the secret passwords of Director Robert Mueller and others using free software found on the Internet, the latest embarrassment in the bureau's long struggle to modernize its computers. The consultant, Joseph Thomas Colon of Springfield, Ill., has pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor counts of intentionally exceeding his authorized computer access, and prosecutors are recommending roughly a year in prison. Complete Article

Social Security of Service On Internet 07/14/2006

For the second time in two weeks, social security numbers and other personal information of Navy personnel have been discovered on the Internet.

Audit Security Low Priority at Ohio University 07/13/2006

Ohio University's Computer Services department was running seven-figure surpluses and spending on generous benefits for employees while it was failing to make adequate investments in firewalls and other computer security measures, according to an outside consultant's report. Security Low Priority

Secure Report 07/12/2006

End point security which is a key component in the information security defense of organizations is being totally overlooked by a significant number of organizations, according to a survey released today by the Secure Computing Corporation. A fifth of organizations do not have any form of end point security which means that their corporate networks and data are potentially exposed to hackers and criminals who can access sensitive information from unprotected access points. Secure Report

Newspapers Walk the Line 07/12/2006

Telling the Truth versus Keeping Secrets Since Sept. 11, 2001, newspaper editors have faced excruciating choices in covering the government's efforts to protect the country from terrorist agents. Each of us has, on a number of occasions, withheld information because we were convinced that publishing it could put lives at risk. On other occasions, each of us has decided to publish classified information over strong objections from our government. Complete Article

Terror Levels in Britain 07/11/2006

The threat of an imminent terrorist attack is to be made public for the first time under reforms by Britain's spy chiefs. Until now the levels of threat posed by terror groups in the UK have remained secret with the information kept within government and security circles. But under the new proposal, American-style warnings will be posted on the Home Office and MI5 websites along with advice on what action to take.

Security for Golden Gate 07/11/2006

Security is getting beefed up at the north approach to the Golden Gate bridge. Officials say hydraulic gates and fencing are being installed under the bridge's north approach. The $3 million dollar project is aimed at thwarting potential terrorist attacks.

Security Funding Increase 07/11/2006

Two U.S. senators said Sunday they would jointly offer legislative proposals to significantly increase funding for mass transit security in the wake of the latest revelations of terrorist threats against commuter rail facilities in the New York area.

Tips to Keeping Children Safe Online 07/10/2006

Parents are constantly struggling with ways to keep their children safe online. The Internet has a global reach and at this point no bounds, or limitations. Outside of installing filtering software children should be educated in order to protect themselves to this virtual monster. We've put together a collection of ten tips that should be observed while surfing online. At the very least these tips will prompt family discussions regarding safety. Tips to Keeping Children Safe Online

Microsoft Monthly Security Patches 07/09/2006

Microsoft plans to release seven security patches as part of its monthly security update on 11 July. Each patch covers single or multiple vulnerabilities in one of the firm's software products. Microsoft issued 12 patches last month that covered a total of 21 vulnerabilities.

Lawmaker Prosecution for Security Leaks 07/10/2006

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee urged the Bush administration yesterday to seek criminal charges against the New York Times for reporting on a secret financial monitoring program used to trace terrorists. Rep. Peter King, a Republican of New York, blasted the newspaper's decision last week to report that the Treasury Department was working with the CIA to examine messages within a massive international database of money transfer records. Complete Article

Chemical Security Laws 07/09/2006

A bill sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins and being debated in the Senate now would close a gaping and dangerous hole in this nation's security. It's the Chemical Anti-Terrorism Act and it aims to mandate federally approved protection plans for our nation's highly vulnerable chemical facilities. Here's the problem: Without adequate security, this country's chemical facilities -- including paper mills and oil depots in Maine -- can become, in terrorists' hands, weapons of mass destruction. A chlorine release from just one large tank, according to the Department of Homeland Security, could result in 17,500 deaths, 10,000 serious injuries and 100,000 hospitalizations. Complete Article

EU Digs In On Security 07/08/2006

The European Commission has unveiled details of an ambitious initiative that aims to boost personal security and privacy in the online world. Solving security and dependability issues are "absolutely vital" if companies and consumers are to make the most of new technologies, according to the Commission, which is supporting the SecurIST project to ensure continued developments in the area. Complete Article

Pink Floyd On Security 07/07/2006

Everyone has an opinion: British rock musician and Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters spray-paints the words "No Thought Control" on a section of Israel's separation barrier in the West Bank Wednesday. Waters wrote slogans on the wall in protest against the construction of the barrier, which Palestinians say is a land grab and Israel says is necessary for its security.

Homeland Security Review 07/07/2006

A review of the new department of Homeland Security. The US President's Executive Order issued October 8, 2001 established the US Office of Homeland Security. The Office is directed to develop and coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to strengthen protections against terrorist threats or attacks in the US. The new Office will coordinate federal, state, and local counter-terrorism efforts. The Secretary of Homeland Security will provide assistance to state and local governments to develop all-hazards plans and capabilities, including those of greatest importance to the security of the United States homeland, such as the prevention of terrorist attacks and preparedness for the potential use of weapons of mass destruction, and ensure that state, local, and federal plans are compatible.

NSA Wins Court Battle 07/06/2006

A federal appeals court on Friday declined to force the government to turn over information on the National Security Agency's wiretapping program to a man charged in a terrorism case.

Symantec Shoots for Fall Release 07/06/2006

Symantec hopes Norton 360, which will include anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and anti-keylogger protection, will be available in the fall, but if problems crop up in the summer beta, the rollout could be as late as next year. The service will compete with Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.

Security Market Worth 4 Billion 07/06/2006

According to this report the AntiVirus market is now worth $4 billion.

Sixem Worm 07/06/2006

Security firms have said that a worm is circulating around the world through a mail message connected to the ongoing Fifa Soccer World Cup. As per incoming reports Sixem-A worm is being sent to people with subject lines such as “Naked World Cup game set and Crazy soccer fans.

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