Archive for May, 2011
Facebook Adds New Security Measures
Monday, May 16th, 2011
Facebook announced several security enhancements last week including a new two-factor authentication system and a partnership with a service that can help users avoid clicking on risky or malicious links.
Standards Body Tells Companies to Take Initiative in the Fight Against Global Counterfeiting
Friday, May 13th, 2011
Businesses reliant on the global supply chain have to take on more responsibility in the fight against counterfeit merchandise, according to a new report released by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Morning Security Brief: EU Air Travel Database, Android Malware Study, Phishing, Restoring Rail Transit Grants
Friday, May 13th, 2011
♦ The details of millions of travelers flying in and out of Europe–including what they ate, where they sat, and who they traveled with–will be kept in a database for five years, reports The Telegraph. This comes as part of a European Union-wide antiterrorism plan.
Bill Provides Power to Shut Down Piracy Web sites
Friday, May 13th, 2011
A new Senate bill would provide the federal government with the power to shut down Web sites "dedicated to infringing activies," as reported by Wired’s Threat Level blog. The bill is an attempt to curb piracy Web sites.
Morning Security Brief: White House Announces Cybersecurity Plan, TWIC Fails a Test, and DHS Must Keep Accurate Records
Friday, May 13th, 2011
♦ President Obama’s new cybersecurity plan urges government officials to work with private industry to share information about security breaches and new cyberthreats. The plan would also establish a federal data breach reporting law, providing a unified set of steps to replace the patchwork of 47 existing state laws. Those operating critical infrastructure would work with the government to prioritize cyberthreats and propose risk mitigation strategies.
Morning Security Brief: Lone Wolves, Average Joes, Retail to Benefit From Student Project, FERC Wants More Power
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
♦ A joint U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FBI bulletin sent to state and local law enforcement agencies says that lone individuals who favor al-Qaida’s extremest ideology are most likely to attack inside the United states in the short-term. The bulletin warns that these individuals are "unburdened by organizational constraints that can slow operational decisions by established terrorist groups," says CNN. The bulletin asks local law enforcement to be especially watchful for suspicious activity.
Americans Report Sharp Rise in Internet Security Concerns
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Canada Becoming Cyber Criminal Breeding Ground
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Canada is becoming a new hotspot for cybercrime, according to an analysis by information protection company Websense. In a company blog, Patrik Runald listed the signs that Canada’s cybercrime activity is heating up.
Among those:
