Security Industry News

Google Wallet Security Concerns Raised

Thursday, 02/09/2012 12:47 PM

Security firm Zvelo has discovered that the Google Wallet PIN, which is required of users to confirm purchases made with their phones, can be cracked via an exhaustive numerical search.
www.pcworld.com/article/249599/google_wallet_security_concerns_raised.html


Security Bills Bruised by Lingering Fight

Thursday, 02/09/2012 5:11 AM

The ghosts of two doomed antipiracy bills hang over a new and unrelated issue on Capitol Hill: proposed legislation to help secure the nation's nuclear plants, water systems and other essential infrastructure from hackers and terrorists.
www.post-gazette.com/pg/12040/1209095-96-0.stm


Brazilian troops tighten security at police strike

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 9:53 PM

Troops tightened the security ring around a Brazilian state legislature building Wednesday, seeking to step up pressure on the hundreds of striking police barricaded inside as the city's Carnival festivities approach.
news.yahoo.com/brazilian-troops-tighten-security-police-strike-215328007.html


O'Hare frequent fliers to get security perk

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 7:40 PM

Frequent fliers will be able to move more quickly through security checks at Chicago O’Hare International Airport this year, thanks to an expanded government program announced today.
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Internet Security Co Kaspersky Lab Shelves IPO Idea

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 6:03 PM

Russian IT security firm Kaspersky Lab has scrapped its idea to hold an initial public offering, the company?s chief financial officer said. Throughout much of 2011, Russia?s multinational cyber security giant was considering an IPO as part of its financial strategy. But a recent exit of a short-term venture capital partner, and a significant share ...
www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/02/08/internet-security-co-kaspersky-lab-shelves-ipo-idea-2/


Iraq seeks to clamp down on security contractors

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 5:47 PM

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's government intends to impose tough restrictions on private security companies to rein in what amounts to a "giant army" threatening the country's stability, a senior security official said. U.S. troops left Iraq in mid-December, but tens of thousands of private security guards remain, helping to protect mainly foreign workers and facilities in a country where daily ...
news.yahoo.com/iraq-seeks-clamp-down-security-contractors-174713500.html


Internet Security Co Kaspersky Lab Shelves IPO Idea

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 5:29 PM

Russian IT security firm Kaspersky Lab has scrapped its idea to hold an initial public offering, the company's chief financial officer said.
www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2012/02/08/internet-security-co-kaspersky-lab-shelves-ipo-idea-2/


SECURITY EXPO 2012 to Open in South Korea on March 14

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 4:04 PM

SECURITY EXPO 2012 to Open in South Korea on March 14
finance.yahoo.com/news/security-expo-2012-open-south-160400267.html


Splunk Launches Splunk App for Enterprise Security 2.0

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 1:00 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- - Splunk Inc. , a leading provider of software for real-time operational intelligence, today announced the general availability of its Enterprise Security Intelligence Solution, consisting ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/splunk-launches-splunk-app-enterprise-130000695.html


New M86 Security Labs Report Reveals Spread of Malware Growing via Social Media, Targeted Attacks and Exploit Kits

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 12:00 PM

IRVINE, CA-- - M86 Security , the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, today released its latest bi-annual M86 Security Labs Report, which details a significant growth in cybercrime ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/m86-security-labs-report-reveals-120000283.html


Iraq wants to limit private security contractors

Wednesday, 02/08/2012 11:44 AM

Iraq deeply mistrusts private security companies and wants to limit their operations here, officials say, while the contractors themselves have faced bureaucratic delays and detentions.
news.yahoo.com/iraq-wants-limit-private-security-contractors-114139580.html


Security, Weapons Firms Warn of Lost Business

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 8:22 PM

Industry officials say American companies could fall behind as allies find weapons vendors elsewhere.
www.usnews.com/blogs/dotmil/2012/2/7/security-weapons-firms-warn-of-lost-business


IT Security Training Leader to Host EC-Council SUMMIT 2012 Washington DC

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 8:22 PM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It has just been announced that Advanced Security by ACE, one of the leading and most cutting edge IT security training companies in the world, will host this year's ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/security-training-leader-host-ec-202200317.html


Mandatory disclosure for companies selling IT security solutions

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 7:42 PM

It's high time IT security companies selling to consumers utilized both truth and honesty as part of clear and growing need for more transparent security disclosure.
www.zdnet.com/news/mandatory-disclosure-for-companies-selling-it-security-solutions/6343050


Security flaw exposed in home security cameras

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 7:34 PM

Trendnet, a maker of Web-connected home security cameras, has issued an update to fix a vulnerability that allows Internet users to spy on private video feeds.
news.yahoo.com/security-flaw-exposed-home-security-cameras-160945203.html


Computer security firm Symantec extorted by hackers

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 7:30 PM

Computer security firm Symantec on Tuesday confirmed it tried to turn the tables on hackers who threatened to release stolen source code if a demand for $50,000 was not met.
news.yahoo.com/computer-security-firm-symantec-extorted-hackers-193003036.html


Veracode and Security Innovations to Lead Webinar on Building an Application Security Training Program for Software ...

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 6:02 PM

Veracode, Inc., the leader in cloud-based application security testing, today announced details of an upcoming webinar, “How to Build an Application Security Training Program for D
finance.yahoo.com/news/veracode-security-innovations-lead-webinar-180200547.html


Veracode Licenses Security Innovation’s eLearning Suite to Deliver Full-Spectrum Application Security and Security ...

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 6:00 PM

Veracode, Inc. and Security Innovation today jointly announced a partnership to license the Security Innovation eLearning suite to Veracode through its “Powered by SI” program. As
finance.yahoo.com/news/veracode-licenses-security-innovation-elearning-180000806.html


Security flaw exposed in home security cameras

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 4:09 PM

Trendnet, a maker of Web-connected home security cameras, has issued an update to fix a vulnerability that allows Internet users to spy on private video feeds.
news.yahoo.com/security-flaw-exposed-home-security-cameras-160945203.html


Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet Names New President

Tuesday, 02/07/2012 4:01 PM

The Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet , the foremost trade association for coordinated response to multi-product, information technology s
finance.yahoo.com/news/industry-consortium-advancement-security-internet-160100539.html