OnLine Security and Safety

Dennis Fisher of Thread Post reports: "The malware writers and criminals who run botnets for years have been using shared hosting platforms and so-called bulletproof hosting providers as bases of operations for their online crimes. But, as law enforcement agencies and security experts have moved to take these providers offline, the criminals have taken the next step and begun setting up their own virtual data centers." Follow CircleID on...  

In a headline that will define 2010, CBS lets us know the intent of hackers. Cash Money. Mark my words. In 2010 Financial Institution's will learn that the browser space is untenable.  . Banks can spend millions on security on "their" IT, but hackers don't need to go after the bank. They can go after the online banking customers. Malware grew exponentially in 2009. Phishing has become more sophisticated. If phishing is words, and...  

Panic button plea for online safetyThe Press AssociationA senior police officer responsible for protecting children online has hit out at some of the world's leading social networking sites. ...Panic button plea for online safety of childrenCIOLNetworking sites fail to protect children from abuse, says CEOP headTimes OnlineJust one click to prevent child abuseguardian.co.ukCBBC Newsround -ITProPortal -IT PROall 195 news articles »  

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Partners with Cyveillance to Increase Customers ...Earthtimes (press release)ADBC has consistently adopted aggressive online security strategies in order to protect customers and through this partnership, threats including phishing, ...and more »  

Schools 'must teach online safety'The Press AssociationSchools should introduce lessons to teach young people about protecting their online privacy and reputation, according to a survey. ...Parents demand school lessons in online safetyTechwatchall 7 news articles »  

Security Life Magazine Launches Online Security DirectoryBigNews.biz (press release)A spokesman for the company says “We are welcoming anyone who has a business to do with the Security Industry to submit their details to our Web Directory. ...  

Bit.ly aims to thwart Twitter scammersStrategyEye (subscription)URL shortening service Bit.ly is forging partnerships with three online security firms in a bid to stop spammers and scammers from targeting Twitter. ...and more »  

Cal Poly Pomona discloses online security breachLos Angeles TimesPersonal information on up to 355 applicants to the school in 2003, including Social Security numbers, was potentially accessible online until recently, ...  

Online Security Tips for Black Friday, Cyber MondayeWeekConsumers and retailers are entering one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. The holidays bring more than shoppers, however—they also bring ...and more »  

ONLINE SAFETY TIPSDallas Morning NewsSpend time with your children online. Have them teach you about their favorite Web sites. Keep the computer in a common room in the house where you can see ...and more »  

State program teaches pupils online safetyTiffin Advertiser TribuneChildren are growing up in a time of text messaging, instant messaging and e-mails. ...