Security Industry News
Google Wallet Security Concerns Raised
Thursday, 02/09/2012 12:47 PMSecurity 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 AMThe 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 PMTroops 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 PMFrequent 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 PMRussian 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 PMBAGHDAD (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 PMRussian 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 PMSECURITY 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 PMSAN 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 PMIRVINE, 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 AMIraq 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 PMIndustry 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 PMWASHINGTON, 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 PMIt'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 PMTrendnet, 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 PMComputer 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 PMVeracode, 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 PMVeracode, 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 PMTrendnet, 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 PMThe 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