GRAND RAPIDS - Join CPR, Cisco and EMC at a luncheon briefing on March 23 at the Watermark Tech Center that will show IT Managers how Wide Area File Services offer businesses with multiple branch offices the benefits of centralized storage with local file services. During this lunch and learn you will learn about the
DETROIT - Wireless security is becoming an executive-level concern at corporations because of the Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, Visa CISP/PCI, Pedigree, and other regulations. The first three requirements are almost universally acknowledged. The fourth is somewhat intuitive, but needs to be specifically separated so the circle of security can be closed. If a Wi-Fi network is
SOUTHFIELD - Organizations today are finding themselves in a difficult position. They must enable customers, partners, vendors, suppliers and employees to access various applications and corporate resources that reside across the enterprise. Yet, organizations, particularly in light of new regulations and rising awareness of risk management, are very conscious of the security implications of these
SAN FRANCISCO - An upcoming version of Firefox will include protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google. The phishing shield is a key new security feature planned for Firefox 2, slated for release in the third quarter of this year, Mozilla's Mike Shaver said in an interview with CNET.Com. "Everybody understands
SAN FRANCISCO - Symantec has released version 9 of its Internet Security Threat Report, which provides a six-month update of Internet threat activity. It includes analysis of network-based attacks, a review of known vulnerabilities, and highlights of malicious code and additional security risks. The current report was prepared with data gathered from around the world,
REDMOND, Wa. - Microsoft has updated the preview version of its OneCare security software with anti-spyware technology, a slight name change and bug fixes. OneCare marks Microsoft's long-anticipated entry into the consumer antivirus market, CNET.Com reported. The product combines antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall software with backup features and several tune-up tools for Windows PCs. It
SAN JOSE - Adobe Systems has issued a patch for critical security flaws in its Macromedia Flash Player that could allow malicious attackers to take control of systems. The vulnerabilities in the application affect Flash Player versions 8.0.22 or earlier, as well as Breeze Meeting add-in version 5.0 or earlier, according to an advisory from
FARMINGTON HILLS - Call it Internet imitating real life! The hostage and ransom situation is coming to the cyber space in the form of a Trojan that holds up your files for a cool $300. You pay up the money to get your files back. Bold and bizarre? You bet! the Trojan virus called Win32.Zippo.10
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security earned failing marks in an annual computer security report card released Thursday by a congressional oversight committee. That means the federal agency tasked with principal responsibility for the nation's cybersecurity has now received a grade of "F" from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government
DETROIT - As the April 15 income tax filing deadline fast approaches, cyber criminals have launched a barrage of phishing attacks purporting to be refund notices from the Internal Revenue Service. The e-mail attacks claim that the recipient is entitled to a tax refund and prompts the recipient to click a link in the e-mail