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Witty.A Worm Targets BlackICE Firewall Vulnerability

March 22, 2004

A computer worm that targets antivirus or firewall protection is nothing new, but the most recent case of a direct attack against computer defenses unfolded with alarming speed, less than two days after vulnerabilities in Internet Security Systems' BlackICE and RealSecure software were disclosed. As...

Tech Companies Team Up for Internet Security

February 26, 2004

With a mission squarely focused on securing the Internet through public policy, private industry participation and education, a dozen top security companies have formed the Cyber Security Industry Alliance, announced at the RSA security conference in San Francisco this week. The companies, including...

The State of Software Security: An Interview with ISS Founder and CTO Chris Klaus

December 3, 2003

Chris Klaus, the founder and chief technology officer of Internet Security Systems, was recently appointed to cochair the National Common Criteria Task Force. The task force will examine ways to improve "common criteria," a set of standards developed by a coalition of nations to help ensure that sof...

Feds Round Up Suspects in Net Fraud Sweep

November 21, 2003

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and a handful of other law enforcement agencies have charged 125 people with a host of Internet-related crimes, ranging from identity theft and software piracy to auction fraud and hacking. The FBI said those arrested so far in Operation Cyber Sweep are responsibl...

ISS Releases First of New Intrusion Prevention Boxes

November 18, 2003

Marking a trend in which large security players are among the last to the party, Internet Security Systems released the first of its new Proventia G Series intrusion-prevention appliances this week, promising proactive protection and ease of use. Atlanta-based ISS said the G200 -- the first of its i...

Microsoft Puts Price on Worm Writers’ Heads

November 5, 2003

Microsoft has set up a $5 million "reward fund" to pay bounties to anyone who can track down writers of certain malicious code. Right now, the company is offering to pay two $250,000 bounties for information that leads to the capture and conviction of the authors of the SoBig and Blaster worms. Micr...

Network Security Warnings Ring Out

July 16, 2003

Several computer and Internet security experts warned this week that while threats are on the rise and the lag time between vulnerability and attack is shrinking, government and the private sector have failed to team effectively on network security, leaving infrastructure and systems susceptible. In...

Network Security Roundup for July 16, 2003

July 16, 2003

ECT News Network's daily roundup of network security news from around the world.

Web Sites on Alert for Hacker Contest

July 3, 2003

Security experts have warned that the holiday weekend could bring an onslaught of defacement attacks on U.S. Web sites, not as a result of anti-American sentiment, but instead because of a purported contest among domestic hackers. "The Defacers Challenge" reportedly is a race to see which computer h...

Investigative Report – Part I: Concerns Mount over Symantec

January 9, 2003

On paper, Symantec appears to be one of the hottest tech companies around. Propelled in part by users' need to defend against a rash of destructive and well-publicized computer worms like Code Red, Nimda and SirCam, its stock price has jumped 70 percent in the past year. Nonetheless, leading industr...

Daily CyberCrime and Security Report for October 15, 2002

October 15, 2002

A daily survey of the latest cybercrime news from around the world.

Daily CyberCrime and Security Report for July 1, 2002

July 1, 2002

A daily survey of the latest cybercrime news from around the world.

Daily CyberCrime and Security Report for June 19, 2002

June 19, 2002

A daily survey of the latest cybercrime news from around the world.

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Applications

Applications

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Audio/Video

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Study Finds Sports Is King Among Livestreamers

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Amazon Puts High-Tech Spin on Play Dates With Kiddie Video-Calling Device

Chips

Chips

Apple Shows Off Vast Upgrades to Software, Hardware, User Experiences at WWDC22

Microsoft’s Innovative 4-Processor PC

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Computing

Computing

Security Demands Shifting Business Backups Away From On-Prem Boxes

Ubuntu Core 22 Release Addresses Challenges of IoT, Edge Computing

KYY 15.6″ Portable Monitor Packs Value With a Healthy Feature Set

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Forrester Report Cautions About Web3 Security

IT Security Pros Push for Consolidated Standards, Vendor Products

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Data Management

Data Management

Data Observability’s Big Challenge: Build Trust at Scale

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Developers

Developers

Leapwork CEO: No-Code Platforms Democratize Testing Automation

Cognitive Skills for Engineering Success

Apple and Microsoft Developers Conferences Exhibit Companies’ Strengths, Weaknesses

Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech

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Nvidia and Disney Can Breathe Life Into the Metaverse

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Exclusives

Exclusives

B2B Funding Firms Banking on Embedded Finance

Unresolved Conflicts Slow eSIM Upgrade Path to Better IoT Security

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Gaming

Gaming

Stat Firm Reports Less Than 1% of Subscribers Playing Netflix Games

Nvidia Showcases the Metaverse Future at GTC

Play-To-Earn Gaming Faces Hurdles To Rapid Growth

Hacking

Hacking

Top Universities Exposing Students, Faculty and Staff to Email Crime

6 Signs Cybercriminals Infected Your Phone and How To Fix It

Security Pros Lured to Bug Bounties by Big Pay Days

Hardware

Hardware

New Linux Laptop Line Advances HP, System76 Open-Source Collaboration

InnoView’s 15.6″ 4K Portable Panel Could Be the Ultimate Touchscreen Accessory

The 5 Coolest Things at Dell World Almost No One Saw

Health

Health

Meta Moves To Back Off Removing Covid Misinformation From Platforms

Hack Your Metabolism To Improve Health With the Lumen Smart Device

Amazon Rolls Out Alexa for Senior Living and Healthcare Providers

Home Tech

Home Tech

Home Security Market Thriving Despite Dread of False Alarms

Digital Devices of Corporate Brass Ripe for Hacker Attacks

Home Automation Faces 3 Perpetual Problems

How To

How To

Start Here When Things Go Wrong on Your Linux System

Computers Use Processes, So Should You

NICE Platform Answers Call for Hyper-Personal CX Tools

Internet of Things

Internet of Things

Foundries and Arduino Team To Patch IoT Devices

Remote Work Heightens Privacy and Security Anxiety Among Employees

Amazon Super Smart Fridge Is Reportedly in the Works

IT Leadership

IT Leadership

Denmark Tops in Digital Quality of Life, US in Fifth Place

Unprotected Machine Identities Newest Enterprise IT Security Concern

Cybersecurity Pros Preach Constant ID Challenging, Attack Readiness To Defeat Threats

Malware

Malware

New Software Vulnerability Zeroes In on Microsoft Programs

Hackers Cast LinkedIn as Most-Popular Phishing Spot

Forrester Pegs B2B Fraud, Cyber Insurance Complacency as Top Threats in 2022

Mobile Apps

Mobile Apps

Kids’ Screen Use Sees Fastest Rise in 4 Years

Sports Betting Platforms Gambling With Substandard CX

Appdome CEO on Mobile App Security: No Developer, No Code, No Problem

Operating Systems

Operating Systems

Titan Linux Beta Brings Simplicity, Finesse to KDE Remake

Linux Security Study Reveals When, How You Patch Matters

New Breeze Theme Gives KDE Neon Release Lots of Sparkle

Privacy

Privacy

PII of Many Fortune 1000 Execs Exposed at Data Broker Sites

US-Led Seizure of RaidForums May Defy Lasting Effect on Security

Atlas VPN Debuts MultiHop+ for Added Layer of Internet Privacy and Security

Reviews

Reviews

Rebuilding Ukraine: 3D Printing and the Metaverse Could Help Create the Cities of Tomorrow

InnoView 15.8″ Portable Display: More Screen Space for Small Devices

Desklab Portable Monitor: Ideal for Work, Play, Mobile Productivity

Science

Science

DARPA Moves Forward With Project To Revolutionize Satellite Communication

Science, Art Inspire Women in Tech Entrepreneurship

Why Commercial Space Travel Is Unlikely To Scale Up

Search Tech

Search Tech

Microsoft Bing, Yandex Create New Search Protocol

Botify SEO Platform Helps Brands Navigate Organic Search Rankings

Google Cloud Seeks To Cure Retailers’ Search Woes, Help Compete With Amazon

Servers

Servers

Cyber Asset Management Overwhelming IT Security Teams

30 Years of Linux History Told via Distros

Stale Open Source Code Rampant in Commercial Software: Report

Smartphones

Smartphones

What’s in Store for Next-Gen Digital Wallets

Apple Refreshes iPhone SE, iPad Air, Debuts Studio Desktop

Tesla Smartphone Could Be a Game Changer

Social Networking

Social Networking

A Third of US Social Media Users Creating Fake Accounts

Amazon Lawsuit Fingers Facebook Groups Recruiting Fake Reviewers

Big Tech Firms Move To Squash Deceptive Info on Ukraine Crisis

Space

Space

Nvidia Launches Earth 2 and Goes to War Against Climate Change

Kuo Predicts ‘iPhone 13’ Will Support Satellite Calls and Texting

30 Years Later, the Trajectory of Linux Is Star Bound

Spotlight Features

Spotlight Features

Don’t Become a Fool in the IT Gold Rush

Marketers: Beware Florida’s Mini-TCPA

Natural Language Speaks Loudly About a Big Shift in AI

Tablets

Tablets

Microsoft Finally Has Truly Competitive Alternatives to Apple Products

New iPad Mini Stars at Apple Refresh Event

Chromebook Shipments Jump 75% YoY in Q2

Tech Buzz

Tech Buzz

Musk-Twitter, Qualcomm-Apple, Netflix-Microsoft: Deciphering the Insanity

The World Is Not Yet Ready for Electric Cars

The Importance of the Metaverse Standards Forum

Tech Law

Tech Law

New EU Law Will Force Google, Meta, Others To Expose Algorithms

Pandemic, Compliance Driving Increased Privacy Spending

Report Argues Antitrust Bill Would Hurt Consumers, Stymie Innovation

Transportation

Transportation

Lucid, Nvidia and the Rapidly Changing Future of Electric Cars

Rapid EV Adoption by Low-Income Drivers Needed To Curb Climate Change: Report

BlackBerry and Preparing for the Software-Defined Automobile

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality

New Recipe for Marketing Success: Blend Digital and CX, Mix Well With AI

Meta vs. Varjo and Nvidia: The Bifurcation of the Metaverse

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Wearable Tech

Wearable Tech

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Women In Tech

Women In Tech

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