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Report: 30,000 websites infected daily

BlackHole exploit kit to blame.
 

PcAnywhere code stolen, Symantec warns of exploits

Company recommends to stop using its product pending fixes.
 

Anonymous targets Ireland over SOPA plans

Attacks direct media from scrutinising SOPA, critics say.
 

EU biz to report big breaches same day

Businesses across the European Union (EU) will have to report 'major' data breaches within 24 hours.
 

Twitter buys anti-malware firm

Makes second play in infosec market in as many months.
 

Hacker with most scalps to win Pwn2Own 2012

Fresh 0days awarded 32 points, working exploits score 10 points.
 

US Court forces user to decrypt device

Requirement can already be imposed on Australian citizens.
 

Locking down Linux.conf.au

Conference organisers zero in on rogue wireless access points.
 

Microsoft Points dumped, hackers thwarted?

Would the abolition of Microsoft Points sound a death knell for thriving grey markets?
 

Sourcefire launches malware analytics tool

Contains forensics capabilities.
In the spotlight
Open source Malwr analysis launched

Open source Malwr analysis launched

Project backed by Shadowserver.
 
Data breach priorities in the US

Data breach priorities in the US

If the breach is bad enough, US organisations must report it to authorities.
 
The new wave of teaching infosec

The new wave of teaching infosec

Cyber security can be a sport.
 
Analysis: HTML5 security holes detailed

Analysis: HTML5 security holes detailed

Security shortfalls in burgeoning standard.
Reviews

ActivIdentity 4TRESS Authentication Appliance FT2011

Multitenant, fraud detection support but it is pricey and a bit hard to use.

Deepnet Security DualShield v5.2

Biometric token support that is easy to deploy and use, but support is a bit pricey.

Cryptocard Blackshield Server v3.1

Set up and deployed easily and alerting was well done.

Trustwave DLP

Comes preconfigured and ready to drop into the network.

Astaro Security Gateway

Solid functionality with easy-to-manage policy controls, but it needs an easier way to change the default IP address.

PGP Universal Gateway Email

Typical PGP/Symantec reliability and support, but it needs to be a bit easier to use and deploy. It also can be pricey.
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