<![CDATA[Trends]]> http://www.esecurityplanet.com en-us Copyright 1996-2006 Jupitermedia Corporation rss@jupitermedia.com rss@jupitermedia.com http://backend.userland.com/rss IBM Best in Privacy Among Tech Firms http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3870151 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3870151 IBM was ranked the most trusted company for privacy among IT companies, fending off the likes of HP and eBay for the coveted top spot. But Facebook wasn't as fortunate. Arkansas National Guard Loses Hard Drive http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869891 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869891 More than 35,000 Arkansas National Guard soldiers are learning that their names, social security numbers and other personal data are at risk after an external hard drive vanished. Increase Laptop Security with BitLocker http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869881 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869881 If your laptop is running either the Ultimate or Enterprise editions of Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can take advantage of the BitLocker feature to encrypt the hard drive. Here's how. Symantec Offers New Approach to Mobile Security http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869611 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869611 Security software firm shows prototype system designed to help carriers weed out bad apps, as well as security risks. Review: Apricorn Aegis Padlock http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869541 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869541 For secure, portable external storage needs, the Apricorn Aegis Padlock combines hardware encryption with a built-in numeric keypad and PIN that stop unauthorized data access. PC Security: Energizer DUO Software Carries Trojan http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869261 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3869261 Government security experts are warning consumers that using Energizer's DUO USB battery charger could leave their Windows PCs open to attack from hackers. Phishers Targeting More (And Bigger) Fish http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868981 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868981 Hackers and e-crooks have moved beyond the low-hanging fruit of online banks and eBay as primary targets for their elaborate phishing schemes, according to a new report. Homeland Security Chief Details Cyber Threats http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868756 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868756 At the RSA conference this week, DHS chief Janet Napolitano calls for quicker action in securing the U.S. from a growing number of cyber threats. Cybercrime Challenges National Security, Civil Liberties http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868636 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868636 RSA panel of experts says the U.S. is under daily cyber attacks by China, Russia, and their proxies. What can we do to protect our key systems and privacy? Cloud Computing Takes Center Stage at RSA 2010 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868441 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868441 At RSA, most heads are in the cloud with everyone from Symantec to IBM delivering new cloud-based security solutions. Crackdown on Mariposa: Botnet Infected 13 Million PCs http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868436 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868436 Internet security experts say massive botnet attack impacted computers in more than 190 countries and more than half of the world's 1,000 largest companies. Database Security Lacking at Financial Services Firms http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868381 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868381 New research from the Ponemon Institute and Compuware details sloppy data practices that pervade the financial services sector and outlines the potential consequences of a breach. Should Malware-Infected PCs Be Banished? http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868311 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3868311 Microsoft proposes throwing malware-infected PCs into quarantine and denying them Internet access. The company also announces availability for its new identity management product. Identity Protection through Application Security http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3867721 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3867721 ThreatMetrix and CyberSource team up to build new, advanced identity protection applications to combat identity theft and further secure online transactions. Phishing, SQL Injection Attacks Surged in 2009 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3867271 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3867271 IBM's X-Force security report finds that hackers have mastered the art of attacking Web browsers and document readers, even though application security has improved. Intel Hit By Cyber Attack http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3867176 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3867176 Chipmaker says it, too, was hit by a 'sophisticated' cyber attack in January, right around the same time that Google, Adobe, and a couple dozen other enterprises were hacked. Most Enterprises Worldwide Hit by Cyber Attack in 2009 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3866866 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3866866 Symantec's 'State of Enterprise Security' report finds that 100% of surveyed companies experienced "cyber losses," with an average loss of $2 million each in 2009. VeriSign Debuts New Online Trust Seal http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3866716 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3866716 The Internet's hallmark for trusted sites rolls out a new mark signifying that a site is free from malware, aimed at sites that don't require SSL. U.S. Prepares for Cyber Attack http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3865441 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3865441 In a cyberwar-game simulation held Tuesday in D.C., the National Security Council simulated its response to a massive cyber attack--and raised troubling questions. Identity Theft Cost Victims $54B in 2009 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3864616 http://redir.internet.com/rss/click/www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3864616 Javelin Strategy & Research report finds that identity theft cases increased 12 percent last year and affected more than 11.1 million adults in the U.S.