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Open source software security
The security of open source software is a key concern for organisations planning to implement it as part of their
ISPs' plans for behaviour-targeted ads could break law
Plans by three of the UK's top internet service providers to send advertising to users...
Online fraudsters turn to cards as banks toughen up
Online banking fraud is down but online purchases using stolen card details...
Unified Threat Management: Solving the IT Infrastructure Security Solutions Sprawl
Ensuring that your IT infrastructure is protected against the myriad of different threats is a vastly complicated process; requiring the
HSBC website displays security warning
HSBC has reassured business customers that a message on its internet banking site is not a security risk after an

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Businesses must keep back door locked to hackers
Once the focus of IT security was the network and its perimeter: stop hackers and viruses getting onto your network
London Olympics training camp tackles spam surge
London 2012 Olympics training camp Brunel University has put in place a new e-mail security system to tackle an alarming
Telford council adopts Sophos platform to protect schools from spam
Telford and Wrekin Council has deployed the Sophos E-mail Security and Control platform to defend local schools' e-mail from spam.
Ellesmere Port and Neston Council secures online payments with 3D Secure
Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council in Cheshire has deployed Anite's PARIS 3D Secure module to secure online payments to
IBM acquires Encentuate to extend network security offering
IBM has acquired enterprise identity and access management software firm Encentuate to extend its network security offering.

Unified Threat Management: Solving the IT Infrastructure Security Solutions Sprawl
Ensuring that your IT infrastructure is protected against the myriad of different threats is a vastly complicated process; requiring the
John Lewis secures 15,000 staff with mobile phone two factor network security
Retailer John Lewis has secured 15,000 staff with the SecurAccess remote authentication system, which uses mobile phones.
Size does matter when it comes to security
SMBs are outspending their larger counterparts on security technology.
National Identity Scheme benefits doubted by public
Public belief that the government's National Identity Scheme will deliver its claimed benefits is weak, according to a poll conducted
Game: Debug your system with Infosecurity Europe
Coffee break? Play Debug, a great free online game from Infosecurity Europe, and get that virus out of your system.

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