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George Washington University needed to boost its vulnerability scanning in a mixed system environment.
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How visa made a safer internet
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is making online payments safer for everyone. Marcia Savage talks to Visa’s risk guru
Safe as houses
Listings systems are great for realtors. But the move to web-based apps has brought a greater need for security, reports Marcia Savage
Case Study – Safe as houses
Bob Baucom, director of operations and technology at Consolidated Multiple Listing Service in Columbia, S.C., heard lots of horror stories from others in the real estate industry.
Malware targeting confidential data on the rise
The internet saw an increase in malicious code that exposed confidential information as online criminals sought to make a profit, according to Symantec.
Citadel offers software warranty
Citadel Security Software has teamed with an insurance company to offer a performance warranty for its Hercules vulnerability management product.
FBI investigating Hurricane Katrina online scams
The FBI is investigating several reports of fraudulent sites pretending to be charitable organizations collecting money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Users likely to take more online risks at work than home
Corporate users are more apt to click on suspicious links or visit suspicious web sites at work than home, according to a survey conducted by anti-virus supplier Trend Micro.
Microsoft pulls September patch for more testing
Microsoft has pulled its plan to release one security bulletin this month to fix a critical flaw in Windows, saying more testing is needed.
CardSystems submits PCI compliance report
Credit card processing company CardSystems is banking on an independent assessment validating its compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standard to convince former clients to take it back, but so far none are biting.
