PCIS Launches “Web Threats Weekly” to Help Public Take Action
Want to know which websites could be next on a hackers’ to-do list? A Vancouver-based web and network security provider is launching Web Threats Weekly, an regular alert.
A new network security assessment solution from PCIS is now on the market to help organizations meet their network security compliance mandates, providing a roadmap of security improvements
IED threats evolve relentlessly. IEDs can be created out of almost anything and the triggering method constantly changes. An IED is only limited by the bomber imagination and capabilities.
AVG Internet Security provides complete security protection against all of the most serious Internet threats, including viruses, worms, spyware, trojans, adware, hackers and spam.
) September 29, 2009 -- Addlogix today announced that its comprehensive, all-in-one, UTM (Unified Threat Management) protection device called LAN-GUARD is shipping immediately from major distributors and online retailers. With LAN-GUARD, users no longer have to pay individual license fees for each computer's anti-virus protection and other security software! LAN-GUARD installs between the network's modem and router, inspecting every data packet passing through it, and eliminating identified threats for ALL devices on the network.
Kaspersky Lab delivers the world’s most immediate protection against IT security threats, including viruses, spyware, crimeware, hackers, phishing, and spam.
SkyRecon Systems, (www.skyrecon.com) the premier provider of integrated, proactive endpoint security solutions, today announced the release of version 5.2 of its unified endpoint security product StormShield™. SkyRecon’s StormShield solution protects businesses from the real threats of data leakage, data theft, system misuse, unauthorized access, and zero-day attacks.
SkyRecon Systems, (www.skyrecon.com) the premier provider of integrated, proactive endpoint security solutions, today announced the release of version 5.2 of its unified endpoint security product StormShield™. SkyRecon’s StormShield solution protects businesses from the real threats of data leakage, data theft, system misuse, unauthorized access, and zero-day attacks.
Millions of users power their websites with WordPress. That gives hackers plenty to choose from when shopping for a target. WordPress responds with patches, but unfortunately, hackers do have the first-strike advantage. The accepted solution for WordPress security thus far has been frequent upgrades. This accepted reactive approach has not protected websites from attacks. A new plug-in application specifically developed for WordPress, called SecurePress Pro from minds of SecureLive LLC may finally put an end to this cycle. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)
) November 21, 2008 -- WOT, Web of Trust, extends the security protection of its popular browser add-on to the top three Internet-based email services -- Google Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail. WOT checks links embedded in email and warns users of dangerous websites to help them avoid spyware, spam, phishing, identity theft and other Internet fraud, before they risk clicking.
As more and more businesses bear the brunt of the economic downturn and budgets are drastically cut, security is often the first area to suffer. With cybercrime on the increase and threats becoming.
Managed E-mail and Web Security Services Provide Customers with First Line of Defense to Prevent Threats from Entering Managed Networks. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)
) January 22, 2009 -- iThreat Solutions® (http://www.ithreat.com) announced today that corporate security departments can finally see all their mission-critical intelligence and analysis on one screen.
The new "intelligence fusion" capability of the iThreat Global Intelligence Monitor (GIM) means customers can combine their own third-party subscriptions with iThreat's open source intelligence data, to make a one-stop dashboard of customized threat information and analysis for context. This helps Chief Security Officers and their teams extend the reach of their intelligence programs, and develop timely and accurate responses to organizational threats.
Kaspersky Lab delivers the world’s most immediate protection against IT security threats, including viruses, spyware, crimeware, hackers, phishing, and spam.
) October 14, 2009 -- Unified eMail enhances their SMTP Relay Service with DomainKey/DKIM and TLS Support. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol that encrypts and delivers mail securely using PKI. DomainKey/DKIM uses Public Key Cryptography to allow the signer to electronically sign legitimate eMail in a way that can be verified by recipients.
Unified eMail announced today two major enhancements to their SMTP Relay Service:
) February 19, 2009 -- This new version of the AppGate Security Server enables organizations and people to grow with the AppGate Security Server Solution step by step. The virtualized server can run on almost any hardware platform based on x86 technology, for example under VMware and enables customers to experience the full potential of the AppGate Security Server, its ease of use and at the same time benefit from having a fully functional security solution without cost. The only limitation from the professional Editions is that it is limited to 20 concurrent users and support has to be purchased separately.
In the #53 episode of Beyond the Perimeter, Amrit Williams speaks with Doug Wilson, co-chair of OWASP Washington DC Chapter, on community efforts to improve security of web-based applications.
) September 17, 2008 -- Fake anti-malware software, marketed under hundreds of different names, scares users by giving false spyware alarms and then tries to deceive them into paying for removal of non-existing malware. The goal of these criminal software makers is to make people pay for the "full" version of their bogus anti-malware product and to collect financial information that can be used for phishing.
) April 3, 2009 -- Innovative Analytics & Training LLC (IAT), a privately-held company that helps organizations solve real-world operational issues by integrating diverse information sources with advanced analytic methods, announced today its new business area for cyber capabilities. IAT created the unit to help government and commercial clients analyze, anticipate and respond to cyber threats.
) June 10, 2009 -- Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security software, today announced the top ten most prevalent malware threats for the month of May 2009. The report, compiled from monthly scans performed by Sunbelt's award-winning antispyware tool, CounterSpy™, and its anti-malware solution, VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware, is a service of the Sunbelt Software Malware Research Labs.
Recognition is a Significant Endorsement of Engate’s Proactive, Connection-level Defense Against Botnets, Phish, Viruses, Spam and Blended Web & Email Threats
eScan, one of the leading Information Security solutions that provide proactive protection against virus, spam, trojan, and many other information security threats, announced its participation in RSA Conference 2010 taking place at the famous Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco from March 1st to March 5th 2010.
eScan, one of the leading Information Security solutions that provide proactive protection against virus, spam, trojan, and many other information security threats, announced its participation in Expocomer 2010 taking place at the famous Atlapa Convention Center in the Republic of Panama from March 3rd to March 6th 2010.
) March 30, 2009 -- Panda Security for Desktops and Panda Managed Office Protection have obtained OESISOK (www.OESISOK.com) certification in the antivirus and antispyware and firewall categories respectively. This certification by OPSWAT, Inc., indicates that both Panda Security products integrate easily and completely with market-leading network devices.
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the LMS industry, announces an article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0,” by Stuart Campbell.
) January 13, 2009 -- What will be the biggest threats to an organization's sensitive and confidential data over the next 12 to 24 months? Cybercrime, data breaches, Web 2.0 and outsourcing were named the top security concerns for 2009 in a new study commissioned by Lumension Security and conducted by the Ponemon Institute. The study highlights major alignments and gaps that exist between the traditional disparate IT functions within the organization - IT operations and IT security.
) July 30, 2009 -- Organizers of SecTor (Security education conference Toronto), Canada's premier IT security education event, are proud to announce the creation of the Canadian IT Security Awards, to be awarded at the third annual SecTor Conference, taking place October 6-7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
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The three award categories include: one, Non-commercial (i.e. free) Security Product, which helps detect and protect systems and information from threats; two, Commercial Security Product which helps detect and protect systems and information from threats; and three, Overall Security Solution which helps detect and protect systems and information from threats.
The International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) today called for governments around the world to set up dedicated agencies to address the growing dangers of cyber threats. The adoption of this approach by both developed and developing countries is the most targeted and therefore likely to be the most effective in combating cyber attacks that threaten the well-being of a country's information and communications technology infrastructure, IMPACT Chairman Mohamed Noor Amin said. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2009)
The Blastoff Network website is launching this Monday and will start accepting public registrations at 2:00pm CST. You must visit http://www.setupmyfreeblastoffaccount.com to get started
) September 22, 2008 --
Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer,
enterprise and SMB markets, today released primary research revealing
the impact of Web 2.0 on the enterprise. An overwhelming 85 percent of
malware is now distributed through the Web, Webroot found, but
businesses are not adequately protecting themselves against Web-borne
viruses, spyware and employee behavior that lead to security breaches,
loss of intellectual property and release of confidential data.
Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces the release of Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 – a new generation of solutions to protect home users from IT threats. The announcement was made at a Press briefing held at Hotel Taj Deccan.
) July 30, 2009 -- The free co-branded WOT security add-on is available for Firefox and Internet Explorer users worldwide and can be downloaded from Panda's website, http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/downloads/wot/. Enhanced by Panda's latest information on new malware strains and phishing threats, WOT safety ratings serve the community of 5 million members worldwide. By joining forces, both companies hope to attract new users and make searching, shopping, and browsing on the Internet a safer experience.
) February 9, 2009 -- OpenDNS, provider of the award-winning service that makes the Internet safer, faster, smarter and more reliable, today announced a series of new functionalities for its robust network statistics system. OpenDNS network statistics are rich with data that provides network administrators insight into what is happening on their network, from traffic patterns to malware, coupled with tools to take action.
) December 16, 2008 -- Well-known anti-spyware pioneer Lavasoft today announced the global release of Anti-Virus Helix, a stand-alone security tool designed to address the rapidly changing malware landscape. This new product delivers comprehensive protection and high performance with low impact on system resources. Using advanced heuristic technology, it offers superior detection rates, guarding against over 1.5 million known threats, along with unknown, emerging, and rapidly changing threats, including viruses, worms, rootkits, bots, blended threats and drive-by downloads.
) December 17, 2008 -- The development of USB technology including removable media devices has always been about ease of use, connectivity, low cost and performance with little if any thought to security. However, with more than 550 data breaches and more than 30 million records exposed in 2008 as of a November 4 Identity Theft Resource Center report, the growing use of USB devices in data loss and theft incidents has shown that USB devices have today evolved into the Achilles heel of data breaches.
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