November, 2009:

• Black Friday saw a 20 per cent rise in shopping as a 390 per cent growth in malware detected ahead of Cyber Monday
• Tiger Woods car accident leads to malicious sites created and detected
• As applications evolve a more standardised approach is needed for authentication with European eID Cards according to ENISA
• Lost Royal Navy memory stick reportedly contained information on manoeuvres and UK personnel
• Mobile users warned about leaving devices in taxis as 10,000 mobile phones a month are forgotten
• Email attachment service introduced by CronLab to allow for large files to be sent
• Thoughts on Conficker from a security researcher
• ICO finds company to be in breach of the Data Protection Act after laptop containing personal information and banking details is stolen
• Black Friday arrives as online shoppers warned about malicious attacks and data security
• There is still life in the hardware two-factor authentication token for those who need and prefer it
• Restaurants file lawsuit against payment terminal vendor after customers have identities stolen
• YouTube and Facebook dominate bandwidth in enterprises
• The former Information Commissioner speaks on social networking, insider threats and the future of punishments
• A move to mobile-based authentication technology could see the end of the hardware token
• Pump and dump 'Godfather of spam' sentenced to four years in jail
• Appointment of Apple iPhone Ikee worm creator by application writer mogeneration accused of being a PR stunt
• Concern over control and use of personal information could leave users behind in technology
• Sympathy given for ISPs as major criticism made of the Digital Economy Bill
• Hybrid cloud and server models expected to be adopted next year as ISPs predicted to struggle to secure networks
• The Sugababes join the Redknapps and Ant & Dec in the technology advertising world with Microsoft's Windows 7
• Online spending expected to be down this Christmas as reservations over identity theft and fraud persist
• RSA and VASCO predicted to lose ground in mobile authentication as market is expected to surge
• Spam emails that direct to a phishing site carry Trend Micro logos
• Zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer patched by Microsoft
• Business Software Alliance increases reward for reporting software piracy
• Over three quarters of employers in financial services see the threat of employee and insider fraud rising
• Signify extends two-factor authentication services to provide for access to Salesforce.com and Google Apps
• Should we be laughing at the theft of EastEnders Christmas scripts from the BBC?
• More than 17,000 sign petition against filesharers being cut off as part of the Digital Britain report
• RSA: Apple iPhone worm marks the early days of mobile malware and businesses need to be aware
• New Facebook worm detected that directs users to view adult images and infects associated profiles
• Sophos collaborates with Juniper to integrate anti-spam technology into gateways
• Check Point acquires FaceTime's application classification and signature database and announces plans for a new software blade
• Standard Life enhances application security with implementation of F5
• Rackspace offers SSL certificates from VeriSign
• New iPhone worm detected that is designed to change the passwords on jailbroken handsets and connect them to a botnet
• Facebook threatens legal action against 'friend purchaser' site as it seeks to revise its privacy policy
• New data loss reported as University is hacked with emails published online
• Recession could cause employees to steal data to help themselves or others
• Lumension introduces first parts of its endpoint management platform strategy
• What the future holds for the former Information Commissioner
• First anniversary of the detection of Conficker A variant marked with claims that complacency has caused people to forget
• The T-Mobile incident opens new unanswered questions about trading personal data online
• New York voting machines hit by malware to lead to allegations of voter fraud and machine failures
• Get Safe Online week comes to an end as warnings made on online shopping
• Patching should be done properly and not carelessly
• Businesses encouraged to rely on IPSec VPN to get the best out of Windows 7
• Thierry Henry's Wikipedia page frozen after Roman Polanski-esque editing war breaks out
• Two people charged over distribution of the ZeuS/Zbot Trojan
• Gumbar collection of compromised websites was the cause of almost a third of all malware last month
• Email phishing scam detected that utilises 'Verified by Visa'
• Management of virtualisation questioned as comments made on blame culture in UK
• Nominum move to make DNSSEC implementation simpler
• WatchGuard introduces content security platform
• A lack of CEO support and insufficient resources blamed for rise in insider and outsider breaches
• Four UK-based men jailed for the use of a Trojan to steal from online bank accounts
• Data deletion could have saved St Albans council after data loss
• Veracode appoints former Harvard professor of business administration to its board of directors
• T-Mobile criticised by Information Commissioner after rogue employee passes on customer details to third parties
• The SC Clinic is open for business
• Over three quarters of security products fail an initial test and do not adequately perform
• Former Information Commissioner claims that poor data cleansing and records management will be the next growth area for data protection
• Product activation system flaw found in Windows 7 follows earlier server message block problem
• Blue Coat enhances web gateway to incorporate cloud services and protection for remote users
• Cyberattacks are on the rise in combat as nations look to disable infrastructure
• Money muling is the focus for this year's annual Get Safe Online week
• Details of over 14,000 people lost after security-protected laptop is stolen from council offices
• Imperva warn of flaw on Yahoo jobs section of its website
• Warnings made of cybercriminal gangs who steal personal data while posing as pharmaceutical affiliates
• New patch rolled out by Microsoft to cover denial-of-service vulnerability
• Free firewall added to SMB security gateway offering by Astaro
• New corporate endpoint data protection suite introduced by Cyberoam
• (ISC)2 appoints software assurance advisor
• NetPilot Internet Security introduces UTM solutions
• SC magazine launches Executive Network with successful first event
• Natwest introduces application for the Apple iPhone but questions asked about smartphone security
• Guide introduced to advise on protecting and secure remote workers
• Police website hit by SQL injection as commentators claim it is due to budget-restricted web development
• Market moving towards innovative and flexible tape technology as Sony discontinues AIT drives
• The importance of patching cannot be dismissed acccording to Qualys CTO
• Apple iPhone hit by second worm in a week with warnings made that this threat should be taken seriously
• Differences between EU and US attitudes to application security detailed in new report
• IT managers reveal largest problems with server management and possibility of moving to the cloud
• ATM machines are free to buy in the US with security of previous users at risk
• Email storage requirements reduced on Archive-SeCure solution from PineApp
• Three critical patches from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday as commentators unite in welcoming Windows kernel fix
• Apple patches 58 vulnerabilities for Mac OS X and Snow Leopard
• ZeuS botnet sends out spam that encourages recipients to update their MySpace account and download a Trojan
• Panda Security launches free cloud based anti-virus software for consumers and enhanced protection for businesses
• M86 Security introduces new version of MailMarshal to incorporate behaviour-based malware detection
• Latest version of LANDesk management suite and security suite introduced by Avocent
• Failure to control network access led to Stens Corporation incident
• Poll consenus shows that people believe the Apple iPhone worm was a positive thing as searches for source code increase
• Koobface controls Google Reader accounts to send fake YouTube videos to a compromised website
• Tufin adds 12 plug-ins to support more network devices
• HP IT workers win £45 million on the Euromillions lottery
• SecurEnvoy introduce new version of SecurAccess to offer enhanced two-factor provision
• CA appoint internet security business unit vice president
• Apple iPhones hit by major worm attack after a Rick Astley 'joke' spirals out of control
• BBC disability site detected as being vulnerable to a cross site scripting attack
• Radware re-launches Nortel brand with the launch of the Alteon 5412 application delivery platform.
• Social networking use reaches very high levels as businesses continue to be unprepared against risks
• Lumension launches device control for the Microsoft system centre
• Hospital network implements single sign-on technology to improve staff connectivity
• Application writer reveals way to access user data and profiles on social networking websites
• Warnings made about security of P2P networks after Congress accidentally leaks confidential report
• Three critical patches to be offered by Microsoft on Patch Tuesday
• EU proposes ruling that will require telcos to inform affected parties on data breaches
• New trends and challenges in the firewall rule change workflow
• Security patch offered by RIM to fix vulnerability in the BlackBerry desktop manager
• Qualys appoints Randy Barr as new chief security officer
• Huawei needs to be more open on security if it is to become a truly global player
• CEOs more vulnerable to phishing attacks says Symantec SVP Francis deSouza as criminals evolve attacks
• Creator of Space Invaders game alleged to be a 'Trojan' hits back at Symantec criticism
• US government fails to publish social networking guidelines as former US-CERT director claims that websites have a responsibility to privacy and security
• Windows 7 described as 'not effective at protecting a PC from modern malware' as it fails to stop eight out of ten viruses
• New Facebook malware promises to reveal identities in a users 'Honesty Box'
• Sophos enhances small business security with encryption and application control included
• AVG confirms former McAfee interim CEO as permanent board member
• Invitation to join breakfast debate on why bosses and IT types really need to talk more
• Cisco, EMC and VMware work together to develop private cloud infrastructure with management and support ventures introduced
• Online game disguised as Space Invaders hits Mac users with Trojan
• Sophos freebies
• Rural Payments Agency data loss impact could have been minimised with software
• Prevx develops free security layer for banks to rollout to customers to protect transactions
• New version of backup encryption introduced by Thales to incorporate key management
• Latest version of backup solution launched by Symantec
• How the spammers love us so
• The Pirate Bay shutdown caused a huge rise in copycat file sharing sites this summer
• The Cloud claims that private WiFi keys are not suitable for public hotspots, although users do not understand wireless risks
• Obama encouraged to appoint a cybersecurity expert sooner rather than later
• M86 Security completes acquisition of Finjan
• Watchdog International opens UK office to spread message and technology about blocking abuse images
• 2010 anti-virus and security products introduced by TrustPort
• Increase in activity of the Taterf worm sees prevalence of worm infections
• New BBC investigation reveals insecurity of publicly available WiFi
• Malware is bound to hit smartphone devices as users do not consider security
• German rail firm handed 'record' fine for data breaches
• Managers are generally unaware of social networking use with belief that some access would help morale
• ArcSight launches latest version of Logger application
• AVG to partner with WatchGuard, as it enlists former US government secretary for initiative