SECURITY NEWS


Seamless to Exhibit S-XGen(TM) at 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)) in Las Vegas, January 8-11

S-XGen to Be Featured at Sands Innovation Plus in Booth IP125 at the 2007 CES

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 12, 2006

Seamless Wi-Fi, Inc. (OTCBB: SLWF) subsidiary Seamless Internet Inc. today announced that the company will be exhibiting the S-XGen™ Mobile Computing and Communications Device at Sands Innovation Pavilion in Booth IP125 at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show.

The S-XGen is the newest contender in the rapidly expanding Ultra Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC) class of minicomputers and takes connectivity to the next level with integrated Cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The S-XGen exhibit is viewable at: https://myces2007.bdmetrics.com/Portal/ViewCompany.aspx?id=1885332 on the CES web site.

Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 2007 Norton Internet Security 2007 Provide State-of-the-Art Security and Performance to Protect Against Tod

Market Wire,-- September 12, 2006

Internet Security Systems, the worldwide leader in preemptive enterprise securitytoday announced the launch of Norton AntiVirus 2007 and Norton Internet Security 2007 industry leading security applications that have been enhanced in technology and performance to protect users from today's evolving online threats. Norton AntiVirus 2007 is a proven and trusted solution that gives consumers advanced protection against viruses spyware and related risks.

Internet Security Systems to Highlight Importance of Cyber Security in Safeguarding the Nation; ISS President and CEO Tom Noonan to Address Business L

Stockhouse.com NASDAQ News -- September 11, 2006

Internet Security Systems, the worldwide leader in preemptive enterprise security today announced that it will highlight the criticality of Internet security in defending our nation when ISS President and CEO Tom Noonan addresses business leaders at The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell ceremony on September 12. Noonan will reinforce the key role that the security industry plays in protecting the United States and other countries from potential attacks on critical infrastructures. New RFID Passport Scare -- Does it Matter?

RFID Update: -- 7 AUG 06

The technology press is awash in articles today proclaiming yet another RFID security vulnerability, this time with respect to electronic passports of the variety the US will begin issuing by the millions in October. With headlines like "Biometric Passports Hacked!" and "E-passports waste of money, says security expert", the news appears, at first blush, to be damning. But as usual, upon even the slightest examination, it is revealed to be typical doomsday sensationalism. Here is what you need to know.

Windows Vista gets hacked

Staff reporter -- 7 AUG 06

Despite being touted as the most secure version of the Windows operating series, Microsoft's upcoming Vista has already been hacked at a hackers' conference last week, reports CNET News.com.

MacBook hit with wireless hack

ICTWorld -- 7 AUG 06

Security researchers David Maynor and Jon Ellch performed a digital drive-by at the Black Hat USA conference. Their target: an Apple Computer MacBook. The two researchers say that they have found ways to seize control of laptop computers by manipulating buggy code in wireless device drivers. In a videotaped demonstration at the conference, Maynor showed how to use sophisticated hacking tools to add and remove files on a Wi-Fi-enabled MacBook, manipulating the system from an adjacent laptop computer.

Symantec: Windows Vista Security Is Flawed

CIO Today -- 7 AUG 06

Matthew Conover, a principal security researcher with Symantec, cautioned about potential security bugs in a key element of Vista's security that is designed to prompt the user for consent if an application requires additional privileges. If flawed, it could allow attackers to circumvent all of the operating system's security features.

RadioShack picks CA as exclusive utility software provider

M2 PressWIRE: Latest Headlines -- 7 AUG 06

FORT WORTH Texas and ISLANDIA N.Y. - RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) and CA (NYSE: CA) today announced an agreement making CA the exclusive consumer utility software offered at the company's more than 6 000 retail outlets and online at www.RadioShac

New Google Warnings Protect Internet Users

NewsFactor Network -- 7 AUG 06

Google is taking a proactive approach to Web surfing security by issuing warnings about potentially harmful sites detected during an Internet search. Through a partnership with StopBadware.org which has a vast database of sites that distribute spyware spam and other potentially harmful Web pages the search giant initially will caution users who attempt to click on such a site. An alert from Google will appear that says 'Warning The website you attempted to visit has been reported to StopBadware.org as a site that hosts or distributes badware.' The advisory page identifies the possible risk and gives you the choice to return to the query results page or proceed to the questionable site. Down the road the general warning will be replaced by the Stop Badware Coalition to include information specific to a site such as a file-sharing network that describes the potential problems. Right Approach Malicious software is wreaking havoc on many Internet users by downloading Internet soft

AsiaMedia :: SINGAPORE: New service offers web-based info on terror operations

Asia Media -- 7 AUG 06

By Goh Chin Lian and T. Rajan The global terror threat has spawned a new business in which security experts mine the Internet for information on how terrorists operate.

Researcher: Security problem with electronic passports

CNEWS -- 6 AUG 2006

A demonstration late Friday by German computer security expert Lukas Grunwald showed how personal information stored on the documents could be copied and transferred to another device. It appeared to contradict assurances by officials in government and private industry that the electronic information stored in passports could not be duplicated.

Microsoft Piracy Checks Anger Users Some Say 'Windows Genuine Advantage' Tool Goes Too Far - CBS News

CBS News -- 6 AUG 2006

When Microsoft Corp. said it planned to begin checking for pirated copies of its Windows operating system using the method it set up to send people security fixes even some of the company's traditional critics could sympathize. After all although Microsoft rakes in billions piracy of its flagship products remains a huge costly problem particularly in developing countries such as China and Russia.

Therapy 'sets off airport alarms'

BBC News -- 6 AUG 2006

Patients having radiation treatments should be warned they may falsely trigger security alarms say experts. Their advice follows the case of a patient who set off a US airport security alarm at check-in....

Tech News: Internet Web apps magnet for hackers

Canoe News Ticker -- 4 AUG 2006

By JOHN MILLAR London Free Press Organizations using intranets or the Internet to interact with employees clients citizens or donors must realize that the software applications enabling these interactions can pose significant security risks. Web-based applications or web apps can be used for any type of online interaction such as banking purchasing or such newer interactions as health-care systems.

Iran cleric says shut down Security Council

Stuff (NZ) Travel -- 4 AUG 2006

The comments by Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati head of the constitutional watchdog the Guardian Council confirmed Tehran's defiance in the face of a UN resolution ordering it to stop making atomic fuel by the end of this month. The West accuses Iran of enriching uranium for use in warheads.

AT&T Secures New Three-Year Data Services Contract With First Financial Bank N.A.

Market Wire -- 4 AUG 2006

today announced a new data services contract with First Financial Bank N.A. an Indiana-based banking and financial services provider with 47 full-service banking centers and 95 FirstPlus ATMs throughout the state. Under the terms of the three-year contract AT&T Indiana will implement a managed data network solution at all branch locations using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Private Network Transport (PNT).

Hijacking a Macbook in 60 Seconds or Less

If you want to grab the attention of a roomful of hackers, one sure fire way to do it is to show them a new method for remotely circumventing the security of an Apple Macbook computer to seize total control over the machine......READ MORE

Firefox update plugs security gaps

Macworld staff -- 26 JUL 2006

The Mozilla Foundation has released a new version of its popular Firefox browser (version 1.5.0.5). It's a security update for the browser that addresses 12 security flaws that have been identified. A detailed list of problems fixed.....READ MORE!

Yahoo & Symantec Combines to Launch Internet Security Service

Vincent Chang -- 26 Jul 2006

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and CUPERTINO, Calif. July 25, 2006 Yahoo and Symantec Corporationare partnering to offer Internet security services to hundreds of millions of Yahoo! and Symantec customers worldwide. Launching today, Norton Internet Security provided by Yahoo! is designed to give consumers the confidence to travel the Internet freely by helping to protect from viruses, hackers, spyware and spam............READ MORE!

Dlink All-In-One Security Device Introduced

Ray Dall - 24 JUL 2006

Dlink has just introduced SECURESPOT DSD-150, a new Internet Security Device which acts as a complete all-in-one Internet security solution. This little baby has a ton of features including network protection, firewall, virus & spyware protection, pop-up & SPAM blocker just to start with -- all for right around $100..... READ MORE!

Internet Explorer Made Secure

23 JUL 2006

Researchers and programmers have finally found a way to make internet explorer more secure. You wouldn't believe how easy it is !! The first step is to simply delete the IE icon from the desktop, then download the following patch, which makes your whole system run faster and more secure......READ MORE!

MySpace Banner Ad Infects Million Users

Walaika K. Haskins - 21 JUL 2006

A banner advertisement posted on the MySpace Web site may have infected more than one million users with adware, according to security firm iDefense. The advertisement was included in user profiles on MySpace and could have been operating for about one week. "MySpace has some problems and this is a real blunder on their part," said Rob Ayoub, an analyst at the research firm Frost & Sullivan. "I can't believe any business would not scan or take more caution with banner ads posted on their sites. Ad network or not, there is no excuse for them not having a checking system." ....READ MORE!

Workable Internet Security Rules

In October, colleges feared the new regulations to make it easier for the government to monitor computer networks could have ended up costing institutions billions of dollars. But after a court ruling, lobbying and lots of lawyering, higher education lobbyists now believe most colleges will not end up being covered by the regulations. The American Council on Education released an analysis of the situation Thursday, offering guidance to campuses, where many officials have been confused and sometimes angered by the way this issue has played out. At issue is the proper interpretation of the....READ MORE! Leading Internet Security Resource, SpywareGuide.com, Expands to Address Next Wave of Threats Spread Through Greynets

SpywareGuide.Com - Thursday July 20

Globally Recognized Researchers Expand Insight, Information and Free Tools to Address Real Time Communications Including IM, Chat Rooms, & P2P File Sharing FSTER CITY, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- SpywareGuide.com, the popular public reference site for security research sponsored by FaceTime Communications, has expanded its tools, added new research blogs and broadened its reference database. The expanded database provides more in-depth information about spyware, adware and malware spread through the use of greynets including instant messaging (IM), chat rooms, P2P file sharing, web browsing and collaboration software. The site is highly ranked by most major search engines for spyware and adware keyword searches, and receives more than 1.5 million user sessions per month.....READ MORE!

Security Honeymoon Over For VoIP
Luc Hatlestad, VARBusiness -- 19 JUL 2006

Last month's FBI arrest of a man in Miami for allegedly hacking into the networks of Internet service providers has ushered in a new era for voice over IP technology (VoIP). Naturally, VoIP inevitably was going to have to deal with the same type of security concerns that other data networks have faced. But the security space moves fast, and in recent months VoIP security has gone from an impending issue to a top-of-mind problem for vendors, VARs and users...... READ MORE!

Zidane & MySpace butt of online security scare
Louisa Hearn -- 18 JUL 2006

The now infamous World Cup head butting incident that inspired a string of internet spoofs and spin-offs has now become the bait for a new security threat being spread online. According to security company, Websense, a fake version of a FIFA World Cup 2006 Soccer website has been created which carries a lead story on the Zinedine Zidane head butt that occurred during the France and Italy final.......READ MORE!

WebLOQ Selects Objectivity to Extend New Paradigm in Internet Security

Tuesday July 18, 8:05 am ET

Objectivity/DB to Deliver High Performance, High Availability and Scalability for Internet-based Virtual Private Communities -- With market demand building for its real-time data management solutions for complex inter-related data, Objectivity, Inc. today announces that WebLOQ of Monterey, CA, has selected Objectivity/DB as the platform for their WebLOQ Virtual Private Communities (VPC) for Internet security. Objectivity/DB will be serving as the real-time data repository for the WebLOQ VPC which brings users, for the first time, a spam-free economical privacy solution for email correspondence, and the easy exchange of regulatory compliant documents of any format or size, with anyone, anywhere on the open Internet. WebLOQ markets VPC to the legal, education healthcare and law enforcement markets........READ MORE!

When Open Source Security Turns on You

Alexander Gostev -- Senior Virus Analyst, Kaspersky Lab - 17 JUL 2006

If you're not careful, open can be a four-letter word for your network security. Exploits that rely on or are generated by open source security tools are on the rise, security experts say, as more and more of these tools become readily available. But this isn't a new phenomenon -- it all started a few years ago when the notorious SATAN tool brought out the dark side of open-source security technology. Open source security tools today are getting more powerful, so they're not only more helpful to enterprises but also to potential attackers. .........READ MORE!

Virus Top Twenty for June 2006

Alexander Gostev -- Senior Virus Analyst, Kaspersky Lab - June 07, 2006

The virus world has suffered a shock. The general public and media may not have noticed, but an analysis of email antivirus logs reveals that the changes are quite stark. We have analyzed these changes in this month's Top 20, and present them below. We are not yet sure of why these changes have occurred, but the Email Top 20 has not changed this much for a long while. Antivirus vendors issued a number of alerts during June, but most of these worms do not appear in the rankings. Take Bagle.fy, for instance, which we also detect as Bagle.mail and Baglel.gen. This variant of Bagle was active in mid-June, although it appeared as a localized outbreak that lasted only a few days. A close look at the Top 20 shows that Bagle.fy did not make it into the rankings at all. One reason for this could be because many contemporary worms reach their peak months after they first appear, which can be seen from the Nyxem.e case described below.........READ MORE!

IBM Releases New Security Software

Jon Erickson -- July 13, 2006

IBM has announced new security software that secures networks by automatically detecting and managing security threats as they happen, rather than after the damage is done......READ MORE!

New Variant of Briz Trojan Reported

Jon Erickson -- June 07, 2006

PandaLabs has detected a data theft scam using the new I variant of the Briz Trojan. According to data obtained by PandaLabs from the page the attackers used to control the network, some 2700 computers spread across more than 120 countries were infected........READ MORE!

Cypherix announces release of new SmartPhone & Pocket PC products

Cypherix is tightly focused on cryptography and data security. We leverage our expertise to deliver state-of-the-art, world-class encryption software packages, not bound by any restrictions. We have developed several products which address a range of security needs from basic issues such as privacy to network security and access control.....READ MORE!

Throwing Cryptography a Curve Ball

Scott Vanstone -- June 9, 2006

A quick look back through the history of cryptography makes one thing perfectly clear: Security is never absolute. A quick look through the history of cryptography makes one thing perfectly clear--security is never absolute. New technologies, new threats, and new practical demands are constantly emerging, reshaping expectationsand sometimes even redefining what "security" means in the first place.......

What's Hot, What's Not: IT Skills You'll Need in 2010 July 17, 2006 (Computerworld) -- The most sought-after corporate IT workers in 2010 may be those with no deep-seated technical skills at all. The nuts-and-bolts programming and easy-to-document support jobs will have all gone to third-party providers in the U.S. or abroad. Instead, IT departments will be populated with "versatilists" -- those with a technology background who also know the business sector inside and out, can architect and carry out IT plans that will add business value, and can cultivate relationships both inside and outside the company....... Read More

Stolen VA laptop recovered; data appears untouched
June 29, 2006 (Computerworld) -- A missing laptop and hard disk containing personal data on over 26.5 million veterans has been recovered, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson announced this morning. "The investigation continues to see whether or not this information has been compromised in any way," or whether copies of the data have been made, Nicholson said just before a scheduled hearing before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He later said that initial FBI forensics tests indicate the data on the laptop and disk has not been improperly accessed........ READ MORE

What you need to know about IPv6
The world is running out of IP addresses. The current version of the Internet Protocol relies on unique addresses for each device that connects to a network. In the case of the Internet, public IP addresses that enable devices to communicate directly with one another over the global network are becoming scarcer each day. As more and more devices come online in the future, IPv4 will run out of capacity to accommodate our communication needs. Read More