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Release of MacScan 2.9.2 protecting Mac OS X from malware and privacy threats
posted on 27/01/2012

SecureMac.com launched PrivacyScan, Privacy Protection for Your Mac, is now available on the Mac App Store. PrivacyScan protects online and offline privacy by shredding files that can be used to track your web browsing and computer usage. Going above and beyond United States DoD (Department of Defense) government standards, PrivacyScan's shred feature can overwrite data with up to 35 passes! Every time you surf the web or use your computer, bits of information are left behind -- information that could compromise your privacy. PrivacyScan provides protection against these threats by scanning your Mac for files containing sensitive information and offering multiple levels of shredding to securely erase them from your system. With PrivacyScan, you can safely and securely destroy these hidden threats -- saving space on your system and keeping your personal information from prying eyes. PrivacyScan works by searching for known applications which leave files on your computer that could lead... [more]

CertiVox unveils PrivateSky SIX Platform - Data Encryption Platform
posted on 27/01/2012

World's first and only certificateless secure information exchange revolutionises and simplifies encryption of emails, files and documents for the cloud. CertiVox unveils a revolutionary breakthrough in information security: PrivateSky Secure Information Exchange (SIX)™ platform. The new service provides fast and easy-to-use protection for email, files and other information sent via the cloud, through a unique two-factor authentication process and a sophisticated, certificateless encryption platform. This first-of-its-kind encryption process is easily activated by a click of a button from within Outlook, a web browser or via any browser-based application on a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. It is a one-click solution where both encryption and decryption are securely completed with absolutely no disruption to a user's workflow, setting it apart from other Internet security products. "SIX is a significant leap forward in information security that empowers individuals, businesses and t... [more]

Imperva reports web attacks can peak at nearly 38,000 an hour
posted on 26/01/2012

Imperva, a pioneer and leader of a new category of data security solutions for high-value business data in the data center, today announced the release of the second Imperva Web Application Attack Report (WAAR), which revealed that web applications are subject to business logic attacks. The WAAR, created as a part of Imperva’s ongoing Hacker Intelligence Initiative, offers insight into actual malicious web application attack traffic over a period of six months, June 2011 through November 2011. Imperva monitored and categorized attacks across the internet targeting 40 different applications. The WAAR outlines the frequency, type and geography of origin of each attack to help security professionals better prioritize vulnerability remediation. “Business logic attacks are attractive for hackers since they follow a legitimate flow of interaction of a user with the application,” said Amichai Shulman, Imperva’s CTO. “This interaction is guided by an understanding of how specific sequences o... [more]

Avecto announced as finalist in three categories by Info Security Products Guide’s Global Excellence Awards
posted on 25/01/2012

Avecto recently announced that it is a finalist in three 2012 Global Excellence Awards categories. Info Security Products Guide - the industry's leading information security research and advisory guide, has shortlisted Avecto as Best Overall Security Company, Best New Security Start-Up Company and Innovative Company of the Year (Security). These prestigious global awards recognize security and IT vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of technologies. “Least privilege, as a concept, is not new but is yet to be adopted by most organizations and we do so much more than just that. We educate the security market on its importance and demonstrate how vital an aspect this is of their whole security ethos,” explains Paul Kenyon, Avecto’s COO. “While the threat from within may come from people, we understand that not everyone’s intentions are malicious. We’re constantly looking at ways of improving Privilege Guar... [more]

Stonesoft launches IPS-1302 for demanding Web and encrypted traffic inspection
posted on 23/01/2012

The Stonesoft™ IPS-1302 intrusion prevention system appliance on high-utilised gigabit data centre and modern corporate network environments is now available from the network security company Stonesoft. Designed for demanding Web and encrypted traffic inspection, the appliance provides efficient protection against Advanced Evasion Techniques (AETs) without compromising traffic speed or availability. High-performance modular network interface technology The Stonesoft IPS-1302 modular appliance features interface card slots supporting four bypass gigabit Ethernet interfaces or two 10-gigabit interfaces. The number of available interface module options offers increased flexibility compared to previous appliance models. Different interface modules provide fast and flexible network deployment at data centres and corporate networks. “The Stonesoft IPS-1302 appliance complements our IPS product offering, bringing the cost efficient modular network technology available for gigabit perform... [more]

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