Clearswift adding antispyware to security products
Clearswift on Tuesday announced plans to add antispyware capabilities to its Web and e-mail security software, appliances and managed services.
Stories by Cara Garretson
Phishing leverages VoIP in new scam model
Small businesses and consumers aren't the only ones enjoying the cost savings of switching to VoIP; according to messaging security company Cloudmark, phishers have begun using the technology to help them steal personal and financial information over the phone.
Investments in wireless startups fell in first quarter
Even though the largest venture capital deal for the first quarter of 2006 went to a wireless entertainment company, the overall wireless industry saw an 11 percent dip in investments for the quarter, after enjoying most of last year in investors' good graces.
Symantec broadens e-mail security
Symantec this week plans to announce an integrated e-mail gateway product that represents the beginning of the company's multiyear strategy for competing in the enterprise messaging security market.
MIT spam conference focuses on phishing
At the fourth annual MIT Spam Conference held in Boston Tuesday, speakers said that while the volume of spam ebbs and flows, the nature of unwanted e-mail is steadily becoming more dangerous.
Spam volumes grew slightly in February
The most recent e-mail report from security vendor Postini shows the amount of spam on the Internet increased slightly in February.
RSA - Messaging security vendors upgrade products
A number of messaging security vendors took advantage of last week's RSA Conference 2006 in San Jose to announce new products and upgrades.
Sophos unveils e-mail security appliance
Sophos, which has long offered its anti-virus and anti-spam software for resale with a number of e-mail security appliance makers' wares, is now getting into the business itself.
RSA - NetIQ launches VoIP security tool
At the RSA Conference in San Jose this week, NetIQ unveiled a VoIP security product and an upgrade to its security management software that features faster updates and simplified agent management.
Sophos enters e-mail security appliance market
Sophos, which has long offered its antivirus and antispam software for resale with a number of e-mail security appliance makers' wares, is now getting into the business itself.
IronPort enters Web security space
IronPort Monday announced a new appliance designed to keep Web-based threats, including spyware, viruses, keyloggers, and phishing, from entering an organization.
ID theft, the sequel
Harrison Ford is ticked off again. But not because the bad guys have hijacked Air Force One or kidnapped his wife from a Paris hotel room; this time they've swiped his identity to break into the bank where he works and steal millions of dollars.
Postini report: IM new threat vector in messaging
Worm attacks over instant-messaging networks increased 1700 percent in 2005, while e-mail spam remained constant at about 75 percent to 80 percent of all messages sent, according to an annual report issued by messaging security service provider Postini on Monday.
Clearswift upgrades MIMEsweeper for e-mail security
Clearswift on Tuesday announced an upgrade to its MIMEsweeper for SMTP gateway software that includes new message tracking features and protects against e-mail address spoofing and directory harvest attacks.
Stats show phishing attacks doubled year-over-year
In November alone, the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) received 16,882 unique reports of phishing attacks that attempted to fool consumers with 93 different hijacked brands, according to a report the group released this week.