RSA: New threats could make traditional anti-virus tools ineffective
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A new breed of malware is raising questions about how long traditional signature-based security apps will be able to fend off viruses and worms, according to experts at this week's RSA Security conference.
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The outsourcing of security Comment It's the end of yet another RSA security conference, and we're tempted to trade our PCs for an abacus and hole up in the basement while the nightmarish robot invasion on mankind plays out. Malware, we were repeatedly told over the past five days, is lurking everywhere - in PCs, phones and online bazaars - and is waiting for the opportune moment to slip into our toasters and refrigerators.â¦
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Sophisticated rootkits can hide from even the most reliable detection method currently available--hardware-based products, security researchers say.
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A critical weakness found in many Microsoft programs looks like it is about to be exploited by virus writers. The bug only came to light last week, but code is now circulating that could be used to attack vulnerable machines.
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Will it become redundant in the face of encryption and protection on endpoints in an open network?
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The security threats against business-technology systems continue to multiply. Not only do malicious worms and viruses such as Blaster and Bagle continue to wreak havoc, but security pros
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Be afraid: There's no such thing as a secure network.
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A new attack against implementations of the popular RSA encryption scheme demonstrates how hard it is to protect information when someone else has control of the computer on which it resides.  Commentary by Bruce Schneier.
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Latest variant poses a risk to home and small office users.
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The security guru for the One Laptop Per Child program unveils his plan to make the rugged machines uniquely resistant to spyware and hack-attacks. Ryan Singel reports from the RSA Conference.
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Virus writers and hackers may be able to sidestep Microsoft's big fix.
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A new version of the Santy worm appeared over Christmas, and according to analysis done by some global security firms, may pose a broader threat than its ancestors.
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A remote attacker could take complete control over computers running many versions of Microsoft software by inserting malicious code in a JPEG image that executes through an unchecked buffer
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The newly discovered vulnerabilities could leave systems open to remote attacks, according to antivirus companies. Microsoft has not yet announced fixes.
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An unpatched flaw in antivirus software compromises student data in Colorado.
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InfoWorld - A new hacking method is causing concern for the lengths it goes to avoid detection by security software and researchers.
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Roots you, sir Increased use of stealth techniques such as rootkits is leading to fewer reports of new viruses, according to a study by net security outfit VeriSign iDefense.â¦