Microsoft isn't the only company planning a boatload of security patches for next week. Oracle plans to fix 81 vulnerabilities in its database, middleware and operating system products on Tuesday, the same day Microsoft's fixes are due.
Robert McMillan | 08 Oct | Read more
U.S. authorities dealt a significant blow to the most successful computer crime organization this week, but it's unclear whether the masterminds behind the Zeus malware will ever be brought to justice.
Robert McMillan | 01 Oct | Read more
A new law makes it illegal in California to maliciously impersonate someone online.
Robert McMillan | 29 Sep | Read more
Microsoft is rushing out a fix for a Windows Web server flaw that is starting to be exploited by online attackers.
Robert McMillan | 28 Sep | Read more
Two hackers convicted of defacing Comcast's website two years ago were sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison.
Robert McMillan | 25 Sep | Read more
The FBI has launched an investigation into the "Here you have" worm, which disrupted corporate e-mail systems in the U.S. two weeks ago.
Robert McMillan | 24 Sep | Read more
Cisco has released its twice-yearly set of security updates for its switches and routers.
Robert McMillan | 23 Sep | Read more
A sophisticated worm designed to steal industrial secrets and disrupt operations has infected at least 14 plants, according to Siemens.
Robert McMillan | 15 Sep | Read more
The "Here you have" worm that clogged e-mail systems on Thursday briefly caused one of the worst spam outbreaks of 2010, according to Cisco Systems.
Robert McMillan | 11 Sep | Read more
Of the 135 people Fortune 500 employees targeted by social engineering hackers in a recent contest only five of them refused to give up any corporate information whatsoever. And guess what? All five were women.
Robert McMillan | 06 Sep | Read more
Google is spending US$8.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over the rollout of its Google Buzz social-networking service.
Robert McMillan | 06 Sep | Read more
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sending out fraudulent e-mails offering victims big bucks in exchange for moving cash to the United States.
Robert McMillan | 04 Sep | Read more
Federal agents found more than US$150,000 in cash when they searched the house of Apple manager Paul Devine earlier this month, prosecutors said in court Monday.
Robert McMillan | 25 Aug | Read more
Apple has released a security update to its Mac OS X operating system, fixing a number of critical security issues in the software.
Robert McMillan | 25 Aug | Read more
Users of Apple's iTunes services should keep a close eye on PayPal and credit card statements for fraudulent iTunes charges.
Robert McMillan | 24 Aug | Read more