 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) |
Security researchers scrutinise search engine poisonings
Register … that inundate users with bogus security alerts in a bid to trick them into paying for a bogus security product, or installing further malicious code. … Sophos reveals defense for search engine hack attacks |
Information technology is increasingly everywhere, and it’s the same technologies everywhere. The same operating systems are used in corporate and government computers. The same software controls critical infrastructure and home shopping. The same networking technologies are used in every country. The same digital infrastructure underpins the small and the large, the important and the trivial, the local and the global;…
 The Moscow Times |
Georgia accused over Moscow Metro bombing
Times Online The head of Russia's Security Council accused Georgia today of backing terrorism in the North Caucasus and said that it could be involved in the Moscow … Georgian link also being investigated: Russia security chief Russia considers terror alerts Georgia Parliament indignant about statement of Russian Security Council |
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Robbers use JCB in second ram-raid on security depot
Worcester News A JCB was used to smash its way into a security depot in the second attack of this kind against the Droitwich company. … |
One year ago today the world of internet security and the public at large was holding its breath in anticipation of the Conficker worm being activated.
Computers from around the world are being targeted in a new malware campaign designed to silence Vietnamese political activists, according to Google and McAfee.
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Search for TSA Chief Continues, Carries Risks for Obama
TIME "In this politically toxic environment, it only takes one thing to derail a nomination," says Richard Cooper, a former Department of Homeland Security … Even Tom Ridge has to wait in airport lines TSA left in holding pattern after nominee withdraws? First TSA nominee foresees tough confirmation process |
 Boston Globe |
Security beefed up in New York subways
IBNLive.com Russian state security says two female suicide bombers carried out the attacks as trains pulled into the station. The blasts were timed perfectly to strike … Half of New York City's subway cameras on the blink Insecurity cams? About half in NYC don't work Half of Subway Security Cameras Not Working |
 Daily Mail |
Children No Longer Safe from Full Body Scanners at UK Airports
Self-catering-breaks.com The transport secretary, Lord Adonis, said to exclude children would risk undermining the tightening of security in the first place. … Children will face airport body scanners Children must go through airport scanners, says Adonis Children must use airport scanners |
Boston Globe |
Half of New York City's subway cameras on the blink
Dallas Morning News NEW YORK – About half of the 4313 security cameras installed along New York City's subways aren't seeing a thing – a blind spot in the … Insecurity cams? About half in NYC don't work Half of Subway Security Cameras Not Working Half of the NYC subway security cameras inoperable |
 Kansas City Star |
Even Tom Ridge has to wait in airport lines
Washington Post The struggling Transportation Security Administration has not had an administrator since President Obama took office. … Travel Snafu: The Stumbling Search for a TSA Chief First TSA nominee foresees tough confirmation process TSA Leaderless, Challenged After Second Nominee Bows Out |
 Reuters |
Beijing subway tightens security after Moscow attack
China Daily More police and security checking devices, including sniff dogs, have been stationed in Beijing subways out of security concerns as the fear from the Moscow … Beijing subway security checks upgraded New York Mass Transit Boosts Security Following Moscow Attacks Can security be beefed up for Moscow subway commuters? |
 Latest Gadgets (blog) |
Apple Releases Largest OS X Security Update Ever
ChannelWeb Apple on Tuesday issued its largest-ever security update, patching 92 vulnerabilities in OS X 10.5 Leopard and OS X 10.6 … Apple delivers record monster security update Apple Security Update Is Biggest Ever Apple Rolls Out Mac OS X 10.6.3 Update |
User awareness must supplement protections, says firm.
Data containing names, addresses, Social Security numbers and dates of birth stolen.
 CBC.ca |
Harkat security certificate flawed: lawyers
Vancouver Sun In the first constitutional challenge of Canada's revised security certificate system, Ottawa lawyer Norm Boxall said the law denies Harkat the basic right … Final arguments begin Tuesday as Harkat case back in Federal Court Harkat terror case violates suspect's constitutional rights: lawyer Case against Harkat unconstitutional, his lawyers argue |
Tonight Martin, Rich, and Zach are together to cover the news in a seemingly zonked-out sort of way (busy week for all of us!). We had our ups and downs tonight but in the end we made it through. We’d like to extend a big thanks to everyone who took our Listener Survey, we’ve heard you and are working on making some improvements to the podcast over the next several months. Zach has also created a Facebook page for the Network Security Podcast, so watch for some interesting stuff there in the not so distant future.
Network Security Podcast, Episode 191, March 30, 2010
Time: 25:53
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 Times Online |
Russia Boosts Security as Capital Mourns
Wall Street Journal Officials said Mr. Tikhomirov, who they have blamed for a November blast on a Moscow-St. Petersburg train, was killed by security forces in a raid in the … Russian Authorities Warn of Possible New Attacks Can underground trains be secured against terrorism? New York Mass Transit Boosts Security Following Moscow Attacks |
 Times Online |
Moscow subway attack: Five ways to make mass transit safer
Christian Science Monitor The Moscow subway attack Monday highlighted gaps in security. But several new technologies and practices can make subways and mass-transit stations … Transit Systems Worldwide Boost Security After Moscow Bombings Montreal police boost métro security Security boosted on LA rails after Moscow bombings |