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Changes lie ahead at the San Francisco conference this week, as tech giants such as Microsoft and Oracle start making their weight felt in the security arena. There's a "slight whiff of blood in the air," one analyst says, with consolidation, mergers and takeovers ahead. Can the small guys survive?
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Security Bites Podcast: Snoozing at RSA
podcast Symantec's Thompson beat Microsoft's Gates in the keynote ratings, but the real show high points are a leggy model and Patch Tuesday shirts. February 9, 2007Another threat: Mobphishing
blog Mobile phishing, aka "mobphishing," centers on a smart mobile device, as opposed to a laptop. February 9, 2007When will mobile malicious software hit?
blog Gartner analyst Joe Pescatore's predictions on how long you've got until cell phone viruses are a real threat. February 9, 2007Price of cybercrime tools shrinks
Trojan tools are swapping hands online for just $600, RSA manager says, with bulk discounts available on compromised log-in details.February 9, 2007Corporate computer threats 'moving to Adobe'
Security improvements in Office 2007 mean cyberattackers will focus on flaws in other desktop applications, security experts warn.February 9, 2007Larry Ellison's absence hurts Oracle
blog Everything was going so well for Oracle at the conference, and then Ellison didn't show up for his keynote speech. February 9, 2007Homeland Security sees cyberthreats on the rise
Globalization and increased reliance on the Internet continue to raise the risk of cyberattacks, a U.S. security official warns. February 8, 2007RSA panel addresses Net threats to children
Panel discusses the depth of the problem and roots of sexual predation in online communities and ways to protect children.February 7, 2007Ray Kurzweil and the fast future
blog Technological progress will grow at an exponential rate, the futurist tells RSA attendees. Really?February 8, 2007Struck by virus, Ellison a no-show at RSA
blog Oracle CEO fails to make his first-ever keynote speech at the security confab after being hit by flu.February 7, 2007RSA: Standalone security firms are doomed
Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello.February 7, 2007Antivirus expert: 'Ransomware' on the rise
Kaspersky warns 2007 will bring increase in extortion schemes to encrypt your data and hold it hostage.February 7, 2007The buzz from RSA
blog Jon Oltsik on the hot topics at the San Francisco confab.February 7, 2007The phuture of phishing
blog Download.com's Jessica Dolcourt hears two security experts on how scams are getting more numerous, more targeted, less technical and more effective. February 6, 2007Portable threats: Securing USB devices
blog CNET Reviews' Robert Vamosi takes in a discussion on the pros and cons of allowing USB devices into the workplace. February 6, 2007Hacking Intranet Web sites from the outside
blog Several live demos showed how to attack a network inside a home or business, CNET Reviews' Robert Vamosi says. February 6, 2007Businesses told to step up on defenses
Businesses must provide a secure environment for their customers and partners, Symantec CEO John Thompson says.February 6, 2007Microsoft: Still more to do on security
Company has made headway on protecting PCs, but more Net use means more challenges, Gates and Mundie tell RSA crowd.February 6, 2007Gates: Now's the time to stop using passwords--really
blog Another RSA show, another chance for the Microsoft chairman to pronounce passwords dead. February 6, 2007On-demand protection heads for mainstream
Tom Noonan, top exec at hosted security provider ISS, says more companies are considering letting outsiders handle their defenses.February 6, 2007Gates bids RSA farewell
blog Craig Mundie is taking over as the voice of Microsoft. February 6, 2007Securing the data, not the perimeter
newsmaker RSA President Art Coviello's words may have fallen on deaf ears before, but this year he believes people are finally listening.February 6, 2007Security gets mainstream attention at RSA
This week's conference is expected to reflect the growing influence and interest of big-name companies in the security market.February 5, 2007McAfee makes debut in safeguarding business data
Data Loss Prevention Host helps security administrators prevent physical and electronic loss of company data.February 5, 2007Previous Coverage
IE 7 gives secure Web sites the green light
Microsoft has flipped the switch on an IE7 feature that displays Web sites with new security certification in a green address bar. February 2, 2007Anticipating RSA 2007
blog So what will people talk about at RSA? Jon Oltsik believes the event will focus on four areas.February 5, 2007Skype to partner for security in the workplace
Partnership with instant-messaging security specialist is meant to help organizations gain control over usage of the Net telephony tool at work. January 31, 2007SanDisk to make USB security push
Flash memory maker will announce a product to help businesses manage and control the use of USB drives, which security experts call risky. January 31, 2007Open-source identity projects connect with Microsoft
The Higgins and Bandit projects claim a milestone with technology that links their open-source identity technology with Microsoft's new Windows CardSpace system. January 28, 2007Video
RSA wrap-up: Facing security dangers
Conference attendees share views on cyberthreats. February 12, 2007
More than geeks on RSA show floor
From a leggy model to "Hackistan," the booths had a lot more than security to offer. February 9, 2007
How cybercrooks hack Web sites
Want to see what cybercriminals are up to and what the latest trends are in malicious software? February 7, 2007
What's next in Windows security?
Top exec Ben Fathi on Microsoft's development plans. February 6, 2007
Security rights and wrongs
Is security boring? RSA President Art Coviello gives an artful answer. February 5, 2007
Where are all the tokens?
RSA's Coviello believes one-time passwords can still go mainstream. February 5, 2007
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Scenes from the show floor
A unicyclist, a portrait artist and a Don King lookalike all enlivened the booth landscape.February 8, 2007
Ellison's stand-in
Hasan Rizvi takes the stage after CEO Larry Ellison is struck by flu.February 7, 2007
Bill Gates' last RSA
Top Microsoft execs say new wired world means more security work to do for the company.February 6, 2007
Symantec CEO on security
John Thompson says companies need to take responsibility for maintaining customer confidence.February 6, 2007
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