The G8 summit is a forum for these countries to discuss issues of a worldwide concern and negotiation of topics such as climate change, intellectual property rights, political issues, world economy and food shortages. The 34th G8 summit which took place in Toyako on the northern Island of Hokkaido, Japan, in July brought together heads of the w - [Read more]

ScanSafe has issued data on the top three countries hosting Web-based malware including viruses, Trojans, root kits, password stealers and other malicious programs. The USA were first, China ranked second on the list and Germany ranked third: Top 5 Malware Hosts (based on Web malware blocked in the last month by ScanSafe): 1. US: 42 per cent - [Read more]

Secure Computing Corporation has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securify, a provider of identity-based monitoring solutions, for approximately $15 million plus an earn-out of up to $5 million. The purchase price is payable in cash or, at Secure Computing's election, partially in shares of Secure Computing common stock. - [Read more]

SafeNet has launched a new white paper aimed at helping software developers protect their work against piracy. Called "Common Hacks and Counter Attacks," this white paper details the seven greatest threats to hardware-based software protection. Software pirates are renowned for their methods of hacking into software. SafeNet identifies the - [Read more]

SALTO Systems has installed an electronic access control system to provide site wide security at the National Police Forensic Training College at Harperley Hall in Co Durham. Home to the UK's largest forensic teaching centre, the former Georgian stately home has recently undergone a GBP13.4 million refurbishment and redevelopment program. It hos - [Read more]

Osborne Clarke is one of Europe's most respected and dynamic law firms. Supporting their clientele and business operations, which includes over 700 people active in 18 locations across Europe and an office in the US, requires considerable investment in technology. Email has become the hub for all of Osborne Clarke's business activity and is the mai - [Read more]

Vivocity, Singapore's largest retail and lifestyle destination, it's an iconic retail which features wide, open space for waterfront relaxation and entertainment. The first issue that management team faced was how to manage the interior and exterior space at one time, especially during rush hours, special events and festivals, the high rate of - [Read more]

A typical burglar will not risk prison by breaking into an occupied house. So when he sees that flickering glow that means that someone is home watching television, he knows to move on to an easier target. But now you can outsmart him with a FakeTV light, which simulates the light output of a real television. When you are away, this conveys the - [Read more]

CEM Systems has announced the release of its S610f fingerprint card reader. Used with the CEM AC2000 range of security management systems, the S610f fingerprint reader controls access to restricted areas where an additional biometric layer of security is required. Featuring a controller, advanced IP card reader and single biometric solution al - [Read more]

David and Victoria Beckham have invested in the latest CCTV technology to protect their Hertfordshire home and enjoy a normal family life without unwanted photographers intruding on their privacy. Rowneybury House, often referred to as "Beckingham Palace", was bought by David and Victoria Beckham in 1999. Previously an orphanage, they have devel - [Read more]

BitWise Controls has introduced the BC4, a standards-based control system network interface, which allows IP-based software and control systems to control and monitor virtually any hardware device available today. The BC4 system's modular design gives the integrator the flexibility to match base units and expansion modules to fit any applicatio - [Read more]

UniKey is an advanced software protection HID hardware USB Key that attaches to the USB port of a computer. UniKey is a driverless copy protection dongle meaning you need not install a driver. The operating system will install the driver automatically. UniKey dongle has a Versatile Memory, the size of basic memory is up to 1k-4K. All the memory - [Read more]

According to the findings of a study by the Information Security Forum (ISF) looking at the Role of Information Security in the Enterprise (RISE), information security professionals believe they are moving towards a more pro-active, risk-based approach to securing their organisations and away from just IT and technology-related activities. "Wit - [Read more]

Vista has released a new range of vandal resistant dome cameras providing 540TVL resolution, on-screen display and a range of enhanced features. The range offers multiple switching point levels between day and night time modes allowing the installer to match the capabilities of the camera with the requirements of the site and the expectations of th - [Read more]

Electronics Line 3000 Ltd. has launches iConnect, a wireless solution offering security, safety, connectivity and control with interactive remote management applications - for end-users and providers - utilizing PSTN, GSM and Ethernet communications, and a newly implemented GPRS platform. Designed as a complete lifestyle accessory, iConnect has - [Read more]

Fluensee has announced the acquisition of TrenStar Tracking Solutions and its North American operations, assets, customers and intellectual property. The combination of Fluensee and TrenStar Tracking Solutions brings together two RFID-enabled asset tracking solutions. The move extends Fluensee's capabilities in the beverage, brewery and syntheti - [Read more]

Meru Networks has introduced RF Barrier , the first IEEE 802.11-based technology for proactively defending wireless networks against eavesdroppers and "parking lot" attackers, who attempt to record and observe network traffic from outside a building's perimeter in order to steal sensitive and valuable information. RF Barrier uses wireless LAN te - [Read more]

Sophos has announced that construction and property consultancy, calfordseaden, has selected Sophos Enterprise Security and Control to protect entry points, end user machines and servers on the organization's network. Sophos's ES1000 email appliance will protect calfordseaden's gateway from email-borne threats, spam, phishing and data leakage, - [Read more]

Clugston Construction Ltd has installed a new health & safety and time & attendance system which claims to offer enhanced worker protection coupled with substantial operating savings. The biometric Site Access Turnstile supplied by Newcastle upon Tyne based UKB International Ltd has been installed at the GBP50m Derwenthaugh EcoPark site in Gateshead, - [Read more]

According to a recent survey conducted by LSI, 41% of organisations see employee misuse of the corporate network as their biggest security threat. The survey of 250 IT Directors and board-level decision makers, found that after employee misuse, 21% of organisations saw traditional hacking attacks as the biggest security threat to their organisat - [Read more]