SEATTLE - Two worms based on a recently disclosed Windows flaw have been unleashed, but the attacks so far don't appear to be widespread, experts said. The pair of worms surfaced over the weekend, several security companies said in alerts reported by CNET News.Com. The malicious software tries to hijack the computer for use in
NASHVILLE - An official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Monday during the National Conference of State Legislatures that 2007 will be a time for everyone to evaluate existing programs, but he also said another $1 billion in funding will be made available beginning in 2007. Tracy Henke, executive director of the
GRAND RAPIDS ? Join CPR's Wireless Experts Aug. 22 at the company's headquarters near Watermark Country Club as they describe how to establish, maintain and support a sound, secure wireless network. Rudy Faber and Mike Kempa will help your company make the sense of the latest issues and solutions to identify what?s right for your
WASHINGTON DC - In a rare alert, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has urged Windows users to plug a potential worm hole in the Microsoft operating system. The agency, which also runs the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), sent out a news release on Wednesday recommending that people apply Microsoft's MS06-040 patch
SEATTLE - In a third and final report on Windows Vista, Symantec examined the security of the operating system core and found some vulnerabilities. Vista includes several barriers designed to prevent malicious code from gaining access to the operating system core or kernel, CNET News.Com. These enhancements are "quite substantial" and result in a "dramatic
SEATTLE - Microsoft released 12 security bulletins Tuesday that address both Windows and Office issues. Ten Windows bulletins were released for Windows and two for Office as part of Microsoft's monthly patching schedule. At least one update for each product is considered critical and some will require a restart, Microsoft said in a notice posted
SOUTHFIELD ? Telephone and Internet service provider LDMI will host a webinar on Aug. 9 to explain the LDMI esecurity protection portfolio. Participants will get a chance to win an Apple iPod. The agenda is the landscape of threats that exist on Internet for email virus and spam. Look at what happening today for business
TROY ? Automation Alley?s Technical Business Committee will host on Aug. 30 a Solutions Breakfast seminar breakfast where member companies will present new tools and ideas that add to the advancement of information security. The event is supported by the Southeast Michigan Information Security Regional Skills Alliance. There is no cost to attend this event.
ROYAL OAK - The steady stream of data breaches that started with ChoicePoint in February 2005 has left more than 88 million Americans at risk for identity fraud, according to a list tallied by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC). The latest incidents, which have not yet made it onto the PRC?s list, involve Foster City,
ROYAL OAK ? If you're looking for Security training in August, Intelligent Connections has you covered with five events in Michigan and Ohio, including four Fast Track Lunch and Learns. This comprehensive list includes: August 8, 9 a.m. ? Noon, Cisco Systems Security Showcase, Intelligent Connections & Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems, Southfield Office August 22,