The SC Magazine Newswire

September 2, 2008 — Click here to view this newsletter online

Digital Download - Deflecting data theft, sponsored by netForensics

Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST

A huge issue for all organizations today is the threat of data theft or exposure. In the January issue, the SC Magazine Data Breach Survey revealed just some of the issues surrounding the growing problem of data exposure. We talk to experts about this problem and find out what areas of their information security programs the C-level suite can improve upon to help deflect data thieves.

Featured speakers
Howard A. Schmidt, president and CEO, R & H Security Consulting LLC
Rich Baich, principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP

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Latest News

Drive-by pharming attacks seen in the wild

Frank Washkuch Jr. January 23, 2008

The first drive-by pharming attacks have been spotted in the wild, researchers said this week.

U.S.-based site offers new encryption software for al Qaeda

Frank Washkuch Jr. January 23, 2008

An al Qaeda-linked website is distributing formidable encryption software -- a sign that the group could be improving other technological capabilities, researchers have warned.

Visa: Most merchants in compliance with PCI security standard

Jim Carr January 23, 2008

More than three-quarters of large U.S. merchants, and nearly two-thirds of medium-sized retailers, are in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), according to Visa.

Plug-and-play interface can be used to modify router settings

Jack Rogers January 22, 2008

The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) interface is highly vulnerable to use by hackers seeking to modify home router settings -- such as choice of DNS server -- from an external location, researchers warned.

For-profit Mac attacks could increase this year: Sophos

Frank Washkuch Jr. January 22, 2008

For-profit attacks on Apple's Mac operating system could become more common in 2008 because of the platform's increasing market share, according to Sophos.

CIA analyst reports hacker attack on foreign power grid

Dan Kaplan January 22, 2008

Hackers were able to infiltrate an overseas power grid to knock out the lights for several international cities, a CIA analyst told attendees at a SANS Institute conference in New Orleans.

Survey: majority of online shoppers highly concerned about security

Jim Carr January 18, 2008

A new survey reveals that the sharp increase in the percentage of consumers shopping online has been matched by growing concern about protection of personal information.

Data of 650,000 customers of JCPenney, retailers at risk

Frank Washkuch Jr. January 18, 2008

The personally identifiable information of about 650,000 customers of JCPenney and other retailers is at risk after a data tape went missing from storage vendor Iron Mountain.

Featured White Paper - PCI Compliance: Are You Onboard?

This paper covers the basic requirements of PCI, with a focus on the administrative and technical elements of the program. It also reviews the validation requirements of the standard and potential sanctions for failure to comply.

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