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Flashback Trojan: wake-up call for Mac users

Flashback Trojan: wake-up call for Mac users

...should have evaporated with the arrival of the Flashback Trojan, says Rik Ferguson. The now notorious Flashback Trojan has hopefully, once and for all, exploded... Read more

29 April, 2012 by Rik Ferguson
Cloud security: How to make the switch

Cloud security: How to make the switch

...have to do things differently when moving to the cloud, says Rik Ferguson. Despite the obvious commercial and technological benefits of the cloud, enterprise adoption... Read more

26 February, 2012 by Rik Ferguson
Inside Microsoft's Reading technology centre

Inside Microsoft's Reading technology centre

...Microsoft's process for helping with major buying decisions. Photo credit: Tim Ferguson/silicon.com Read more

15 March, 2011 by Tim Ferguson
Anonymous and DDoS: I predict a riot

Anonymous and DDoS: I predict a riot

...fact, we could soon see the first global digital riot, says Rik Ferguson. Is this is the new revolution? Are online protests happening on a... Read more

2 January, 2011 by Rik Ferguson
Low power extends battery and human life

Low power extends battery and human life

...medical professionals work more effectively and offer enhanced care to patients. Ian Ferguson is director of embedded and enterprise solutions at microprocessor design company ARM... Read more

6 November, 2010 by Ian Ferguson
How botnets' rise foretells malware's future

How botnets' rise foretells malware's future

...are becoming clearer, but then so are the counter-measures, says Rik Ferguson. To my mind, two contenders vie for being the malware that started... Read more

15 October, 2010 by Rik Ferguson
Crooks steal past multi-factor authentication

Crooks steal past multi-factor authentication

...are now working with their international counterparts to pursue the offenders. Rik Ferguson is senior security adviser for Trend Micro. He has over 15 years... Read more

16 July, 2010 by Rik Ferguson
After LulzSec just where is hacking heading?

After LulzSec just where is hacking heading?

...of online crime. Nothing could be further from the truth, says Rik Ferguson. Over the past couple of months, we've seen many instances where... Read more

7 September, 2011 by Rik Ferguson

Photos: London, Paris and New York get 3D Google Maps treatment on Android

...check out this video of 3D Google Maps in action. Photo: Tim Ferguson/silicon.com Read more

4 August, 2011 by Tim Ferguson
LulzSec RIP: But who'll have the last laugh?

LulzSec RIP: But who'll have the last laugh?

...help reinforce the importance of a number of security fundamentals, says Rik Ferguson. In the wake of recent publicity surrounding LulzSec's 50-day hacking... Read more

28 June, 2011 by Rik Ferguson
IPv6 security: Plan now and quiz vendors

IPv6 security: Plan now and quiz vendors

...free of many of the old security problems? Not quite, says Rik Ferguson. Remember the Ping of Death, source routing, stateless firewalling, IP spoofing and... Read more

4 June, 2011 by Rik Ferguson
Malvertisements: Who should kill them off?

Malvertisements: Who should kill them off?

...responsibility lies for stamping them out is not so obvious, says Rik Ferguson. Online advertisements are part of our daily browsing experience and an essential... Read more

7 May, 2011 by Rik Ferguson
Hacked off: Protect your email from a breach

Hacked off: Protect your email from a breach

...High-profile breaches involving consumer data are becoming the norm. Rik Ferguson asks what individuals can do to protect against possible attacks. Late in... Read more

2 April, 2011 by Rik Ferguson
Facebook Pages: If it ain't broke...

Facebook Pages: If it ain't broke...

...door open to those whose motives are less than honourable, says Rik Ferguson. Facebook has made some important changes to the way Facebook Pages — the... Read more

19 February, 2011 by Rik Ferguson
Data leaks: Time to tighten the screw

Data leaks: Time to tighten the screw

...narrow and could leave the door open to bigger threats, says Rik Ferguson. In 2008-9, when the bigger suppliers in the security industry started... Read more

3 December, 2010 by Rik Ferguson

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