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Umbra Data Partners With Fidelis Security Systems

paul — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:36:58 +0000

We’re pleased to join Fidelis Security Systems in announcing that they are leveraging our Dark Side Intelligence™ in their latest offerings. Bottom line: Fidelis is teaming up with us to help their customer base detect and disrupt communications with botnet command and control (C&C) systems.

This is one of several cases where Umbra Data can [...]

The Botnets are Coming! The Botnets are Coming!

laura — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:44:50 +0000

Botnet threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, which is a large part of why there needs to be broader protection and a set of global standards for cyber security. Most public utilities have laws regarding user’s safety and Internet connectivity should be treated with the same level of concern. Government participation and global cooperation are necessary [...]

Homeland Security Initiates Cyber Security Campaign

laura — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:18:15 +0000

A cyber security campaign has been launched by the Department of Homeland Security. Malware is becoming a serious enough threat that the US government is taking precautions by educating end users on Internet safety. The campaign is called Stop, Think, Connect, and offers support forums and education on cyber security strategies. While Stop, Think, Connect [...]

Microsoft Lays the Foundation for Cyber Security

laura — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:46:31 +0000

There have been a lot of negative responses to Microsoft’s recent call to action proposing global Internet health. Their concept has been criticized for looking good on paper but having little effect when implemented. While the critics are not 100% wrong it’s important to realize that what Microsoft is suggesting is a small piece to [...]

Comcast Doing the Right Thing

laura — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:57:05 +0000

Comcast recently announced its Constant Guard Bot Detection service that emails customers if they have been infected with malware and directs them to central support to remediate the infection. Other service providers, such as Qwest, have taken similar measures to protect their customers and now Comcast’s tremendous first step deserves a big round of applause.

It [...]

Multiple Vendor vs. McIntel

laura — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:08:26 +0000

The Internet security industry has always been a multi-vendor playing field. ISPs look to a number of resources to address their various liabilities and concerns. In turn, customers have a number of products to choose from and the ability to create a custom security system that is tailored to their specifications.

So what if “Mc-Intel” were [...]

ISPs Step Up to the Plate, Time to Play Ball

laura — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:10:58 +0000

The Internet has become a place you never walk alone. Between users concern for the safety of their identities and with the United States being the number one malware producing country, the time has come for major policing. Cybercriminals are becoming more organized, threats are becoming more advanced, and it’s clear that the average end [...]

New Whitepaper! A Call to Action: ISPs and Botnets

laura — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:09:21 +0000

This paper is a call to action to service providers to step up and take the reins of the botnet threat pandemic. Too much time has passed, too much damage has been done, yet the threats continue to escalate in severity. Service providers are the best positioned to combat the threat, have a moral obligation [...]

New Whitepaper! Dark Side Intelligence

laura — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:00:59 +0000

Over the past several years, a new type of threat has emerged on the Internet – the botnet. Using command and control servers deployed in the dark corners of cyberspace, criminal enterprises have evolved into serious threats to businesses and consumers alike. These threats have emerged despite the ubiquitous presence of traditional antivirus and endpoint [...]

Highlights of Verizon’s 2010 Annual Report

laura — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:15:13 +0000

This month, Verizon and the United States Secret Service teamed up to put together Verizon’s annual top-notch security report, “2010 Data Breach Investigations.” This document is regarded by professionals in the industry as the single most important IS report that comes out all year, and this year’s did not disappoint. The report highlights a number [...]