Security using mouse movements and typing mannerisms

New technology from Fair Isaac claims to be able to spot fishy Web sessions by, among other things, comparing mouse movements and typing mannerisms with those of the account holder.

Windows: Simple "Users" Group Security

Easily perform administrative tasks in the users group, without logging out or using "fast user switching". Allows for the freedom of quick administration, and the heavy security of a restricted account!

think twice before making orders at the apple store

a friend of mine just im'ed me this, it looks like apple lacks even the most basic security practices at their store. After making orders they left the browser window open and the credit card numbers exposed.

Gaming guard at nuke plant oblivious to inspector

Security at Three Mile Island fails to notice surprise inspector while playing handheld; actions (or lack of) prompt reevaluation of rules. I guess this speaks very highly of our heightened security. DIGG ME UP!!

Computer Hi-Jacked... Ransom Note Left...

A woman in Manchester has become the victim of computer hi-jacking where all of a users files are locked and a ransom note left on the computer with instructions on how to unlock files... It's being called 'Ransomware'. Uncannilly microsoft today released their own security software for windows. I'm struggling to see the difference... (meh!)

Security Probe As Reporter Walks On To Warship In The UK...

The reporter walked through two checkpoints at Plymouth’s HM Devonport — brandishing a worker’s lost photo ID — before spending an hour on board the Navy’s 21,578-ton flagship HMS Ocean. Posing as a cleaner, he strolled around the deck of the giant vessel — even pausing to flick through its log books and sip tea in the galley!

Microsoft takes OneCare security suite live

Slightly ahead of schedule, Microsoft today released the final version of its first contender in the commercial security software segment: Windows Live OneCare includes a software bundle that promises to defend computers against common malware threats as well as free support for users that need advice in protecting their system or removing a virus.

Norton 360 Beta

Norton 360, previously codenamed Genesis, is part of Symantec's broader vision for the next generation of online security, coined Security 2.0. The beta program will begin with a managed beta and will then enter public beta in the summer. Sign up now for early registration in the public beta.

Symantec's OneCare-Killer, Norton 360, Faces Delay

Symantec's next-generation security software faces a possible delay from the original September delivery date and is officially named Norton 360.

Microsoft Security Update Kills iTunes... again...

KB908531 breaks iTunes for some unknown reason... if you get a cryptic message about "The exception Privileged instruction.", this is probably to blame. Unfortunately, its a critical update. Oh Microsoft, can't play nice with Apple, can you?

What happens when you try to get around credit cards security?

I'm getting tired of the security questions. You call up the bank or the utility company, and they ask personal details that are none of their business: your mother's maiden name, the name of your first pet, the town where you lost your virginity. (quote John Hargrave)

Hyperlink insecurity

Today, trusted Web sites can no longer be trusted. Those of us who collectively click on the billions of hyperlinks generated each day by search engines, blogs and e-mail are playing Russian roulette with our computers.

Windows Live OneCare Released

Microsoft has unveiled its highly anticipated security software suite - Windows Live OneCare.

KDE 3.5.3 Released into the wild

With many updates, including speed increase, security fixes, and many code fixes due to a couple independent code analysis tools, KDE 3.5.3 is available from the KDE FTP servers.

Microsoft debuts security package

Users worried about staying safe online will soon be able to get software to protect their home PC direct from Microsoft. - haha

Where is the security for our personal data?

It's astonishing that confidential information for 26.5 million veterans has gone astray after thieves made off with a laptop that an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs had taken home with him.

Twelve Java security traps and how to avoid them

At the recent JavaOne conference, Brian Chess talked about the 12 security issues Java programmers must pay attention to. Number 1: injection attacks.

BitDefender Ships Linux-Based Security Suite

The suite provides virus, spam and spyware filtering and comes in versions for enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. Features include support for simple network management protocol, a remote administration interface and group management.

Microsoft Capiltises on Window's Vulnerabilities

Microsoft announce their new OneCare PC security package to patch up their own vulnerabilities, and then charge users for the privilege

Web services security standards promising

A Burton Group study has found that Web services security standards (WS-S, WS-SX, WS-Policy) show promise, but you can't rely on standards alone. "Companies have to go the extra mile to put in appropriate security."

Microsoft launches security for Windows

Official release of Windows Live OneCare after months of public tests

Hyperlink Insecurity

Imagine a world where no Web site or hyperlink can be trusted, and a simple click on a hyperlink could slam your computer with a malicious driveby download. Sound far-fetched? It's not.

Responding to a Security Incident

The sh*t hit the fan at a local university with a security breach. The university techs make a knee jerk reaction to increase security but ends up actually reducing it.

Symantec shows how to patch a hole

In a masterful demonstration of security patchwork, security vendor Symantec demonstrated to the world how to fix a vulnerability in a piece of software, successfully plugging a gaping hole in its own anti-virus software in just five days.

Microsoft debuts security package

The software giant's first security product goes on sale in the US from 1 June and will become available in other countries over the next 12 months.

The DVD War Against Consumers

With Blu-ray, Sony has the ability to shut down the device if the security has been cracked. DRM at it's worst.

Microsoft to completely stop supporting Windows 98 and ME

July 11th will be the last day that microsoft supports Windows 98, windows 98se, and windows ME. No more critical security flaws, "Experts" are recommending that Windows 98 machines be taken off the internet immediately.

Microsoft brings on Armageddon for security vendors

Microsoft release it's own security package. Could this be the end of third party anti-virus

McAfee Announces Next-Gen Security Software

McAfee will release a completely redesigned version of its subscription-based security suite, called the "Falcon," in an attempt to keep up with next- gen software

Will Vista run your games? not StarForce protected ones!

ExtremeTech takes a look at the current state of games compatibility with Vista. Now that Microsoft implemented better driver security, surprise, surprise, StarForce protected games DO NOT WORK ON VISTA. is it time to start petitioning game publishers to release no-starforce patches for ALL their games?

Beware of Remote Desktop

This article talks about the security concerns that are attached with using remote desktop...

New spyware program blackmails computer users

A new spyware program that lures computer users by claiming to give free access to pornographic Web content ends up by "blackmailing" them into purchasing a program to clean the infection, a security firm said. Panda Software said the program called DigiKeyGen generates passwords that supposedly enable users to access to pornographic websites.

Microsoft Officially launches OneCare Security for Windows

Windows Live OneCare, which will protect up to three computers for $49.95 per year, marks the latest step in Microsoft's effort over the years to make its operating system less vulnerable to crippling Internet attacks.

McAfee Reveals 'OneCare' Competitor, Falcon

McAfee announced today an all-in-one security subscription service codenamed Falcon. Falcon will contain all major security suite components as well as PC backup and tune-up tools. It's essentially a competitor to Microsoft's Windows OneCare, expected soon, and Symantec's Genesis (also a codename), due out this fall.

Self-Weighing Luggage

Nothing's worse than scrambling to the airport, dodging traffic, dreading security lines and finding out your luggage will cost you extra to send through - too heavy! Smartly designed luggage like Ricardo's has a built-in digital scale. Weigh your goods at home, not in the rush of the airport.

The world’s first dedicated security solution for online gamers.

Steel Series and Bull Guard have partnered to create a security solution that optimizes itself for playing online games; sounds interesting.

Former IT Manager Seeks Redress with Sarbanes-Oxley Whistle blower Lawsuit

A former TIAA-CREF manager was fired for what he thinks is telling the truth about the lack of security within his company... Will a whistle blower law protect him? And as an aside, TIAA-CREF appears to have been duped in hiring a con woman who had access to an enormous amount of customer information.

F-Secure partners with ISPs on security

The Finnish security vendor said the services are for small- to medium-size ISPs and their private customers. The services are PC Protection, which includes virus and spyware detection and a firewall, and PC Protection Plus, which adds a parental and spam control features.

Hackers Target University Computer Assets

Colleges identified security as the most critical issue facing their computer systems for the first time in seven years, according to a survey of about 600 colleges released this month by Educause, a nonprofit group that promotes information technology use. In a 2000 survey, security wasn't even among the top five concerns.