February, 2011:

• Flaw demonstrated in Google Android platform that allows data to be viewed in an unencrypted format
• London Stock Exchange website hit by malware scare
• Apple Mac Trojan detected that is still in development but allows attacker to control the computer and send the user to infected websites
• Education, education, education
• Comic Relief aims for successful and steady Red Nose Day, as it confirms core technology partners
• Major international bank hit by DDoS that leaves service interrupted for several days
• How to avoid flaws in identity management
• SC/Symantec.cloud Survey: Archiving and continuity
• Malware became more prominent on user-generated content websites and social networking platforms in 2010
• How to get the benefit of the cloud
• When network security is not enough
• Workers continue to use unsecure methods when it comes to portable devices
• SC Magazine interview: Michael White, technical director at Coverity
• The Jester claims responsibility for taking down Westboro Baptist Church website, as Anonymous refuses to back down
• Winner of SC Magazine Apple TV competition announced
• Virtualisation offers a lot of advantages but security must already be built in
• Use of personal webmail for work by 'Generation Gmail' increases
• Being smarter about security
• Analysis: Life after WikiLeaks
• Professional Monitor: in association with (ISC)2
• Script kiddies are going further in compromising websites to prove they are capable hackers
• The risk posed by cyber threats means IT security professionals should be represented on corporate boards
• Not all government and business secrets should be made available to the public by whistleblower sites
• Keyloggers found plugged into library computers
• Finalists for SC Magazine Awards Europe 2011 announced
• Management of encryption keys proves to be a major challenge for businesses
• Rapid7 prepares for UK arrival and tackling the increasing number of vulnerabilities
• Cambridgeshire County Council loses 'unapproved' USB sticks, following problems with encrypted device
• DeviceLock announces new version of its data loss prevention suite for endpoints
• Mobiles hit by Zeus Trojan, following SMS authentication scam in Poland
• McAfee extends mobile security platform to help secure lost devices
• If the Facebook CTO trusts the cloud, should everyone else?
• OddJob financial malware detected that allows accounts to be raided after a session is ended
• New improved authentication and virtualisation technology from Imprivata
• Gaps in security processes highlighted by lifecycle study
• My first encounter with Zeus
• Mac compliance and discovery tool launched by Safend
• Anonymous hits Westboro Baptist Church websites after online verbal trade-off
• RSA Conference 2011: Social networking sites will be the new vector for advanced attacks
• RSA Conference 2011: The reality of the mobile attack is becoming cheaper, easier and more accessible
• Rapidly evolving technologies baffle security staff
• RSA Conference 2011: Malicious applications can easily bypass checks in a new era of security
• RSA Conference 2011: Dark side of Twitter demonstrated
• Cost of cyber crime in UK estimated at £27 billion
• RSA and VMware address top tips on dealing with advanced persistent threats
• Credant launches beta programme for cloud encryption software
• RSA Conference 2011: Ease of performing a drive-by download attack demonstrated
• BBC websites hit by drive-by download attack
• CA Technologies adds authentication cloud service with mobile functionality
• Secure USB with cloud-based protection launched by Conseal Security
• RSA Conference 2011: Trust in the cloud is achievable today
• Commtouch launches three-tiered security technology
• RSA Conference 2011: New threats need a fresh protection concept, says Symantec's Enrique Salem
• RSA Conference 2011: As more SaaS applications enter organisations, so do greater threats
• RSA Conference 2011: Coviello announces RSA Cloud Trust Authority
• Swivel announces new version of one-time password technology
• SuperMassive next-generation firewalls introduced by SonicWall
• New version of database security manager from LogLogic
• Quest Software announces acquisition of e-DMZ Security
• Qualys calls for open source development of the web application firewall
• Not enough is known about Night Dragon to determine its cause and intentions
• New addition and appliance upgrade announced by Fortinet
• Spam drops but exploits kits are on the rise, as malware got a lot stronger in 2010
• IID launches border gateway protocol product to help secure companies
• Gwent Police found in breach of the Data Protection Act after sending criminal record checks to an IT website
• Irish recruitment website hacked, leading to the breach of around 400,000 user details
• Symantec works with Intel to offer secure authentication and remote control of devices
• Google adds two-factor authentication to login process, with one-time passwords offered via mobile phones
• NHS trust selects secure data protection solution for patient records
• Tufin announces firewall enhancements and support for next-generation products
• Restrictions on email attachment sizes lead public sector employees to bypass security
• McAfee CTO warns of new combined threat named 'Night Dragon'
• Veracode moves to detect and verify applications for the most prominent mobile operating systems
• Claims made by Hotmail on the capability to eradicate spam criticised
• UK-based workers are aware of remote working security risks, but half would still access a network insecurely
• Facebook rogue application toolkits available for only $25
• Microsoft moves to stamp out Autorun-enabled malware by adding it to the Windows Update channel
• Internet Explorer zero-day flaw fixed by Microsoft, as 12 bulletins address 22 vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday
• Information Commissioner's Office issues third and fourth fines to Ealing and Hounslow Councils over loss of unencrypted laptops
• Network security suite from Check Point addresses key themes
• Mformation Technologies works with Intel anti-theft technology to secure mobile devices
• GrIDsure introduces authentication platform to drive more secure login
• CryptoCard managed authentication service adopted by Balfour Beatty Capital
• Principles and code of conduct on handling of customer mobile data detailed by the GSMA
• Compound attacks identified as the next mobile threat
• New version of StealthWatch from Lancope
• Cloud service aimed at SMBs set to be rolled out by Blue Coat
• Cloud encryption service introduced by ThinkGrid
• The path to an infosecurity career
• Small businesses turn away from the channel
• Symantec revamps compliance suite with new connectors to collect multiple data results
• Sharing of passwords at Vodafone in Australia shows how authentication is not valued or embraced
• Microsoft will patch critical flaws in Internet Explorer and Windows next week
• Absolute Software ready for Android mobile solution
• CryptoCard offers managed service for end-user authentication
• Meeting Spamina and talking filtering for the future
• Websense announces new version of Triton security solution to incorporate data protection and cloud computing
• Stolen unencrypted hospital laptop causes discussions on data encryption
• Barracuda Networks offers hybrid hosted and appliance-based security with Flex
• Panda Security releases corporate edition of Apple Mac anti-virus
• A change at the top for Google but what really needs to be altered within?
• DDoS attacks were at their strongest in history in 2010
• Web application scanner introduced by Outpost24
• Cost of non-compliance is £4 million more than remaining compliant
• Stock exchanges in the UK and US come under advanced and persistent attack
• Dating website hack leads to blame stand-off between blogger and site owner
• Veracode launches free cross-site scripting detection service