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A point to point protocol which allows the direct connection of two computers for the purposes of file sharing or messaging. It is a software protocol analogous to a pipe built in software that establishes a constant connection. This is often used in Instant Messaging applications and compromises the security features built into networks based on other protocols. Many IM users within companies are unaware of the security risks involved and if IM’s are not blocked or protected, they form a significant security risk to organisations. |
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Survey from Arbor Networks shows that both the quantity and the level of sophistication of network attacks are continuing to increase |
12 November 2008 |
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Following links to Obama or McCain videos propagated by e-mail leaves users prone to malicious code and the possibility of identity theft. |
30 September 2008 |
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MAB gains the ability to manage and control its web usage policy with the deployment of Tru-View web filtering technology from Bloxx |
26 September 2008 |
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Fake codec downloader occupies three positions in BitDefender’s top ten threats for August |
09 September 2008 |
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High profile hack on file sharing application serves as a warning on the use of this kind of tool according to ISACA |
25 August 2008 |
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R3000 internet content filtering from 8e6 technologies improved to enable the blocking of unwanted streaming video in the run up to a summer of high profile sporting occasions |
19 June 2008 |
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Conviction for malware writing and copyright breaches results in suspended sentence for Japanese student. |
16 May 2008 |
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Mail-I provides regulatory compliance for electronic messages as well as incorporating data loss prevention (DLP) |
12 May 2008 |
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In response to increased levels of social network usage in businesses, FaceTime releases additional functionality that enables IT Managers to control usage of such sites. |
22 April 2008 |
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Visitors to InfoSec offered the opportunity of trying RTDiscover network visibility tool on two week free trial and win an exceptional dining experience with FaceTime’s “Real Time Challenge”. |
16 April 2008 |
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PinaApp offers ISPs a method of stopping Zombies in their tracks with ZombiCop to filter out traffic from Zombie networks. |
11 April 2008 |
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A re-emergence of a form of virus which occupies spaces in existing files has been discovered by Network Box. |
11 April 2008 |
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Greynet Enterprise Manager improvements offer business users the opportunity to take advantage of technologies such as Skype with more confidence in network security. |
25 March 2008 |
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Seattle-based Gregory Kopiloff, who made security history in November 2007 by becoming the first person to be indicted on peer-2-peer (P2P) identify theft charges, is sentenced to 51 months in prison. |
20 March 2008 |
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Increasing trend in underlying criminality for financial gain in the area of cybercrime set to continue throughout 2008. |
19 February 2008 |
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Police in Tokyo have arrested a 25-year old man for propagating junk e-mail in large scale spamming campaign. |
19 February 2008 |
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8e6 Technologies chooses Wick Hill as UK distribution vendor for web filtering and insider threat management products. |
30 January 2008 |
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First Japanese arrest of malware writers comes as three suspects were arrested in connection with virus for deleting MP3 files on peer to peer networks. |
24 January 2008 |
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McAfee offers solution for preventing data loss combined with comprehensive encryption technology for endpoint use. |
21 January 2008 |
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FaceTime Communications reviews 2007 in terms of threats resulting from Web 2.0, social networking and greynets and predicts their growth in 2008. |
11 January 2008 |
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2008 will be a year in which mobile devices are targeted according to BitDefender with WAP pushing and SMS spam on the increase. |
21 December 2007 |
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BitDefender’s round up of 2007 sees BotNets and Trojan downloaders as the most prevalent threats of the year and predict an increase in political spam during 2008. |
18 December 2007 |
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Risk centre from Promisec improves uptake of end point security within organisations to reduce the threat of internal vulnerability. |
12 December 2007 |
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BitDefender confirms botnets as the largest distributor of IT security threats of 2007 with the Storm Worm malware outnumbering other by approximately 10%. |
11 December 2007 |
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Hackers to target iPhone and network spamming to increase in the new year according to predictions by Arbor Networks. |
11 December 2007 |
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Website devoted to greynets defines what they are, why they are a problem and what can be done about them along with free software to discover greynet usage in an organisation. |
05 December 2007 |
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In light of recent research report, Safemedia reminds IT security professionals of the need for protection of file sharing across contaminated peer to peer networks which isn’t catered for with standard web filtering software. |
09 November 2007 |
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FaceTime discovers that despite Security Manager’s supplying corporate internet messaging systems, unauthorised greynet IM systems continue to be a problem. |
17 October 2007 |
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FaceTime Communications survey reveals extent of exposure to security risks and compliance issues as a result of unauthorised greynet deployment in the workplace. |
17 October 2007 |
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Clouseau 500 deployed as anti-piracy research tool at Florida Atlantic University. |
04 October 2007 |
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Facetime issues report on 3rd quarter findings of P2P and IM threats along with gloomy forecast for 4th quarter |
28 September 2007 |
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Hollywood workshop tackles the collaboration opportunities between the entertainment industry and companies tackling piracy and counterfeiting. |
18 September 2007 |
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Tier-3 warns of the risk of identity theft using peer to peer networks in the wake of Seattle arrest. |
11 September 2007 |
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P2PD solutions from SafeMedia protect against identity theft across P2P networks |
11 September 2007 |
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Unified Gateway offers a single control for the security of web communications including instant messaging and skype. |
10 September 2007 |
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Web monitoring product available in three versions to suit all business web control requirements |
23 August 2007 |
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AN4 offers FaceTime security products as part of its range to counter the threats associated with Instant Messaging and peer to peer networks. |
21 August 2007 |
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Australian government develops package of measures to improve internet safety and improve security. |
20 August 2007 |
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Clouseau product reduces the threat of contaminated enterprise P2P networks |
14 August 2007 |
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SafeMedia presents detailed information concerning the threats associated with P2P networking to the US House of Representatives. |
26 July 2007 |
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Leaked confidential information over a peer to peer network about a police investigation cost Tokyo police officer his job. |
20 July 2007 |
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SurfControl releases web filtering for Citrix terminals and improves enterprise application control with Threat Shield. |
10 July 2007 |
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Real time communications pose an increasing threat to IT security with increased incidents observed over IM and P2P channels. |
09 July 2007 |
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Wide scope of active malware emphasises the need to have comprehensive protection that is kept up to date according to BitDefender. |
02 July 2007 |
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Hardware Internet security gateways from eSoft reduce web based threat risk with IM management, content filtering and anti-virus protection. |
28 June 2007 |
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ESET research shows increase in new malicious software during April after a stable period. |
11 May 2007 |
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