http://www.news.com/ en-us Copyright 1995-108 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:20 PDT Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:20 PDT News.com News http://www.news.com/2009-1090-980549.html 20 http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/ne/gr/prtnr/rss_logo.gif http://www.news.com 88 31 http://www.news.com/The-Russian-approach-to-battling-breaches/2100-1029_3-6238565.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Natalya Kaspersky tells how Kaspersky Lab and "daughter" site InfoWatch are working to keep computers and data safe and sound. Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/The-Russian-approach-to-battling-breaches/2100-1029_3-6238565.html?part=rss&subj=news April 30, 2008 5:23 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Microsoft-exec-calls-XP-hack-frightening/2100-7349_3-6218238.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network. Attacks http://www.news.com/Microsoft-exec-calls-XP-hack-frightening/2100-7349_3-6218238.html?part=rss&subj=news November 13, 2007 3:00 PM PST http://www.news.com/Gartner-Antivirus-is-biggest-security-expense/2100-7355_3-6207989.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Customers are getting more demanding, while security market is seeing a gradual consolidation around fewer players. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Gartner-Antivirus-is-biggest-security-expense/2100-7355_3-6207989.html?part=rss&subj=news September 14, 2007 3:36 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Sony-pleads-innocent-in-latest-rootkit-fiasco/2100-1029_3-6205494.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news McAfee joins ranks of those criticizing Sony over rootkit-like behavior of device driver used to run its Micro Vault USB. Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/Sony-pleads-innocent-in-latest-rootkit-fiasco/2100-1029_3-6205494.html?part=rss&subj=news August 31, 2007 5:00 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Is-an-antivirus-gap-looming/2010-7348_3-6195322.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Security researcher Jose Nazario says the concept of antivirus as the last line of defense has been thrown out the window. What should replace it? Policy, law, & crime http://www.news.com/Is-an-antivirus-gap-looming/2010-7348_3-6195322.html?part=rss&subj=news July 9, 2007 5:00 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Cisco-patches-security-flaws-in-number-of-products/2100-1002_3-6186446.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Updates address vulnerabilities in products ranging from Cisco Unified CallManager to Cisco Firewall Service Module. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Cisco-patches-security-flaws-in-number-of-products/2100-1002_3-6186446.html?part=rss&subj=news May 25, 2007 2:16 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Microsoft-adds-security-muscle/2100-7355_3-6179582.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Addition of European and Asian research labs are part of Microsoft's bulking up to become a serious player in the security arena. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Microsoft-adds-security-muscle/2100-7355_3-6179582.html?part=rss&subj=news April 26, 2007 8:51 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Microsoft-business-security-ready-for-prime-time/2100-7355_3-6178578.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Forefront Client Security is due in coming weeks, says CEO Steve Ballmer. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Microsoft-business-security-ready-for-prime-time/2100-7355_3-6178578.html?part=rss&subj=news April 24, 2007 1:16 AM PDT http://www.news.com/Report-Rootkits-becoming-increasingly-complex/2100-7349_3-6177387.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news But more security firms are designing software to uproot the stealth technology, says McAfee. Attacks http://www.news.com/Report-Rootkits-becoming-increasingly-complex/2100-7349_3-6177387.html?part=rss&subj=news April 19, 2007 1:45 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Symantec-enters-online-services-fray/2100-1029_3-6176568.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Online backup service for SMBs is first of several hosted services Symantec plans to offer as part of "Symantec Protection Network." Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/Symantec-enters-online-services-fray/2100-1029_3-6176568.html?part=rss&subj=news April 17, 2007 1:12 PM PDT http://www.news.com/McAfee-offers-Sage-advice-on-security-issues/2100-7350_3-6175297.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news New semiannual journal offers rants and raves from inside the company firewall. Corporate & legal http://www.news.com/McAfee-offers-Sage-advice-on-security-issues/2100-7350_3-6175297.html?part=rss&subj=news April 12, 2007 12:58 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Grisoft-offers-free-rootkit-fighting-tool/2110-7355_3-6174991.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news AVG Anti-Rootkit can detect and remove malicious software used to hide other nefarious applications on PCs. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Grisoft-offers-free-rootkit-fighting-tool/2110-7355_3-6174991.html?part=rss&subj=news April 10, 2007 10:12 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Web-filters-mistakenly-blocking-Yahoo/2100-1029_3-6171423.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Blockade is the result of erroneous update sent to customers of Websense filtering software. Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/Web-filters-mistakenly-blocking-Yahoo/2100-1029_3-6171423.html?part=rss&subj=news March 29, 2007 1:38 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Symantec-pumps-up-Windows-Mobile-protection/2100-7355_3-6170819.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Security company's Mobile Security Suite 5.0 to include antivirus, data encryption and firewall protection, plus management console. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Symantec-pumps-up-Windows-Mobile-protection/2100-7355_3-6170819.html?part=rss&subj=news March 28, 2007 1:12 PM PDT http://www.news.com/A-sea-change-for-desktop-security/2010-7355_3-6170199.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Analyst John Oltsik says new vendors, new needs and a lot of product switching will open the PC security market as never before. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/A-sea-change-for-desktop-security/2010-7355_3-6170199.html?part=rss&subj=news March 26, 2007 7:46 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Symantec-cuts-jobs-to-reduce-costs/2100-7350_3-6167662.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Unspecified number of employees are being let go as the security software maker works to cut its cost structure by $200 million. Corporate & legal http://www.news.com/Symantec-cuts-jobs-to-reduce-costs/2100-7350_3-6167662.html?part=rss&subj=news March 16, 2007 1:20 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Best-practices-for-antispyware-makers-finalized/2100-1029_3-6167640.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Anti-Spyware Coalition documents are designed to help companies identify malicious software and overcome conflicts with each other. Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/Best-practices-for-antispyware-makers-finalized/2100-1029_3-6167640.html?part=rss&subj=news March 16, 2007 1:25 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Grisoft-releases-AVG-for-small-businesses/2110-1029_3-6167320.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Czech security firm tailors packages to SMEs by adding remote administration tool. Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/Grisoft-releases-AVG-for-small-businesses/2110-1029_3-6167320.html?part=rss&subj=news March 14, 2007 9:44 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Trend-Micro-acquires-HijackThis-antispyware-tool/2100-7355_3-6167308.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Updated version of HijackThis and a new Trend Micro safe-browsing tool are due next week. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Trend-Micro-acquires-HijackThis-antispyware-tool/2100-7355_3-6167308.html?part=rss&subj=news March 15, 2007 1:36 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Symantec-incorrectly-flags-Yahoo-Mail-as-a-virus/2100-1002_3-6163068.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Accessing the beta version of Yahoo Mail on a PC with Symantec's updated antivirus software incorrectly sounds alarm bells. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Symantec-incorrectly-flags-Yahoo-Mail-as-a-virus/2100-1002_3-6163068.html?part=rss&subj=news March 1, 2007 2:27 PM PST