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NHS extends Novell security deal to cloud
The NHS has extended a networking deal with Novell, covering security and workload management for cloud applications.
Rugged Manifesto aims to boost code security
Three respected security professionals have issued the Rugged Manifesto, a call for developers to learn and practice secure programming in an effort to reduce the number of exploits directed at applications.
16-month-old Flash bug could be target for hackers
Adobe apologised for letting a 16-month-old bug in Flash Player languish without a patch, even though it updated the popular plug-in four times since the flaw was reported.
Oracle rushes WebLogic fix
Oracle has rushed out a patch for its WebLogic application server, two weeks after a Russian security researcher posted details of the vulnerability.
China shuts down giant hacker training website
Chinese police have shut down what they called the country's biggest hacker training Web site and arrested three people linked to the site, local media said Saturday.
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Carbon trading phishing scam nets €3 million
A clever phishing scheme launched last week may have stolen more than €3 million worth of carbon emission permits from companies.
Fake Firefox update spreads unwanted app
The successor program to the notorious Zango spyware Toolbar is being used to target users of Mozilla's Firefox with fake browser updates, a security company has alleged.
Old security holes bigger threat, says TrustWave
An overemphasis on tackling new and emerging security threats may be causing companies to overlook older but far more frequently exploited vulnerabilities, says a recent report.
Verisign fails to act against malware sites, says researcher
A security researcher is accusing Verisign of not acting fast enough to take down several dozen sites that he says are known to be spewing malware.
Phishing attack hits Twitter users
Twitter has apparently forced some users to reset their passwords after a phishing attack, and urged users to choose hard-to-guess passwords and be on the lookout for suspicious third-party activity.
Researcher hacks 'secure' Xbox 360 processor
A researcher with expertise in hacking hardware detailed at the Black Hat DC conference how it is possible to subvert the security of a processor used to protect computers, smartcards and even Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming system.
Microsoft aims to make Visual Studio more secure
Microsoft said it will deepen ties between its Visual Studio development tools and the secure applications development processes first developed inside the company and now available to outsiders.
Apple iPhone 3.1.3 security patch fixes five flaws
Apple has released an iPhone software update that patches five vulnerabilities in the handset's operating system.
Black Hat 2010 discuss China Google hack
Google's revelation that attacks out of China resulted in the theft of some of its data drew attention to the broader question at the Black Hat conference over what can be done to the villains.
Conficker worm takes Manchester police offline for three days
Greater Manchester Police has been forced to shut down their network and cut links to the Police National Computer, after the Conficker worm struck again.
China hacking laws to get tougher
Chinese police and judicial officials are formulating new measures that govern how hacking crimes are handled by courts, the country's latest step to strengthen its cyber laws, state media reported.
Google Hot Search is 'useful security tool'
Google Hot Search topics are helping to identify malicious websites and signatures, says SonicWall.
Botnet targets FBI, Twitter, PayPal with junk data
More than 300 websites are being pestered by infected computers that are part of the Pushdo botnet, according to security researchers.
Google paying for Chrome browser bugs
Google yesterday announced a bug-bounty program that will pay researchers $500 for each vulnerability they report in the Chrome browser and its underlying open source code.
Stolen Twitter accounts fetch up to £600
According to researchers at Kaspersky Lab, cybercriminals are trying to sell hacked Twitter user names and passwords online for hundreds of dollars.
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Phishing for victims
This White Paper examines the phenomenon of phishing. It explains the potentially catastrophic threat it presents to all kinds of organisation. Exploding some widespread myths, it lights up the murky waters where phishing first emerged and where it continues to evolve. But it also highlights what your business can do to blunt the threat.
