| On botnets, encryption and mega-worms: Security predictions for 2009 My predictions for information security in 2009 are just predictions, not recommendations. I am trying to guess what will happen, not suggesting what should. As always, take these with a grain of salt. Data protection: hot technology for '09 In a device-happy world, IT execs need to focus on protecting data wherever it resides. Google on the prowl, Web attacks increase, social networks unravel: All part of bold 2009 prophesies 2008 is nearly spent, but there’s no shortage of forecasts for the coming year -- including the idea that some unemployed IT pros may soon turn to life of crime. With Gaza conflict, cyberattacks come too The conflict raging in Gaza between Israel and Palestine has spilled over to the Internet. Securing DNS should trump budget-cutting for enterprise IT, experts say With economic concerns weighing heavy on enterprise IT executives' minds in 2009, revamping DNS systems might not seem like a top priority. Infoblox offers reasons why DNS should stay top-of-mind in 2009. Researchers devise undetectable phishing attack With the help of about 200 Sony Playstations, an international team of security researchers have devised a way to undermine the algorithms used to protect secure Web sites and launch a nearly undetectable phishing attack. Security vendors ready fix for 'Curse of Silence' SMS attack A single malformed text message can prevent some Nokia smartphones from receiving further messages via SMS (Short Message Service) -- and the offending message can be sent from almost any Nokia phone, even non-smartphone models, a German security researcher demonstrated Tuesday. Hacker demos reliable Cisco IOS exploit Security researcher Felix 'FX' Lindner of Phenoelit on Monday gave the first public demonstration of a reliable technique for exploiting buffer overflows in Cisco IOS routers. Watch out for hidden cookies By now, most of us are aware of the potential privacy risks posed by Web cookies. But according to a new paper published by security consultancy iSec Partners, traditional browser-based cookies aren't the only technology used to store user data anymore. A number of browser plug-ins offer similar capabilities -- and because plug-ins are nonstandard browser components, users are often unaware that these silent conversations are even taking place. Cisco Wireless IPS gets overhaul The new system integrates features into the Cisco Unified Wireless framework that were previously only found in specialized WIPS vendors like AirDefense. Network access control: hot technology for '09 NAC has reached a turning point, with standards battles ended and enterprises ready to deploy to move on to the next step with this security technology. Microsoft downplays Windows Media Player bug Microsoft today dismissed reports of a critical vulnerability in its Windows Media Player, saying that the researcher who claims the bug could be exploited is wrong. Norton 360 expands backup and security capabilities Version 3.0 of Symantec's Norton 360 desktop software, available in beta, includes new backup and security capabilities. Podcast: Top Cyber-Threats for 2009 Our resident security prognosticator, Mike Paquette from Top Layer Networks, joins us again to review his 2008 predictions in the world of cyber-crime (he did pretty well) and gazes into the crystal ball for 2009, including the prediction that we could be seeing the end of the "trusted" Web site. (13:47) Three Global Risks to Business in 2009 Anyone who reads the headlines these days knows the world is an uncertain place. And 2009 will be one that brings even more changes and uncertainty, according Control Risks, an independent, specialist risk consultancy. Microsoft kicks fake security software off 400,000 PCs In the second month of a campaign against fake security software, Microsoft has booted the rogue application "Antivirus 2009" from almost 400,000 PCs, the company recently claimed. Software executive sentenced for hacking The president of a U.S. software company has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to stealing password-protected files from a competitor. Secure Your Vista PC in 10 Easy Steps While Windows Vista may be Microsoft's most secure operating system ever, it's far from completely secure. In its fresh-from-the-box configuration, Vista still leaves a chance for your personal data to leak out to the ... Nokia offloads security business to Check Point Nokia has finally found a buyer for its profitable security appliance business. From the first quarter of 2009, the division will belong to partner Check Point, the companies have announced. RIM's Certicom takeover bid hits a snag With barely two weeks to go before the end of the year, Research in Motion's (RIM) $54 million hostile takeover bid for encryption specialist Certicom Corp. has hit a snag. January giveaways from Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet
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